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New from Information Matters, July 2022 Check out the newest articles from Information Matters (IM), ASIS&T’s digital-only communication translational forum for information science, bringing relevant and current research evidence and industry developments, news, and opinion to a global public audience free of charge. Sign up for our weekly newsletters from IM from here. Towards Responsible AI: Leveraging Multi-partner…

Chapter News, July 2022 Africa Chapter The Africa chapter celebrated its second anniversary on June 17, 2022, during its third general meeting of this year. In two years, the chapter was able to grow from 2 members to more than 200. During the anniversary, the current projects were presented as well as the promotional video…

SIG News, July 2022 SIG-AH The latest issue of the SIG-AH newsletter can be found here. In this issue, meet SIG-AH member Timothy Dickey and read “Research in Progress: A decade of bibliometrics research in the humanities” by Jeremy L. McLaughlin, University of Wisconsin-Madison SIG-AH Chair Ann Graff has been invited to give the keynote…

Upcoming Webinars and Events Meet the Author Series: The Evolutionary Dynamics of Discursive Knowledge: Communication-Theoretical Perspectives on an Empirical Philosophy of Science July 28 | 11:00 AM –  12:00 PM EDT    The Fog of War: Examining the Spread of Dis- & Misinformation in the Russia-Ukraine War on Social Media (SIG-SM) August 4 | 10:00…

Affiliated Organization News, July 2022 Call for Applications- Dr. George N. Atiyeh Prize 2022 Students who are enrolled in library and information science in ALA Accredited Universities, as well as Middle Eastern universities, are eligible to apply for this award.   Criteria for the application: 1. Applications should be submitted through email to the George Atiyeh…

President’s Column May 2022 Hi everyone, As I was writing this message, I was horrified and deeply saddened by the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and the loss of innocent lives. My heart goes out to the parents, families, teachers, and friends who are left to process this grief for years to…

From Your Executive Director, May 2022 Greetings Colleagues: It is hard to believe that May is almost over and we’re nearly half-way through 2022 already. Time is certainly flying. At this time of year it feels like everything we’re doing at ASIS&T is leading up to the Annual Meeting in one way or another. And…

Board Seeks Input on Proposed Bylaws Amendments The ASIS&T Board of Directors invites member feedback on two proposed amendments to the ASIS&T Bylaws. These changes relate to the nominations and elections process. Please see the ASIS&T Website for more information on these proposed amendments and the invitation to make comments or ask questions. The public comment period…

2022 Class of ASIS&T Distinguished Members ASIS&T’s signature designation, the ASIS&T Distinguished Member, is an elite status attained by those with a demonstrated commitment to mastering their profession through sustained educational pursuits and a proven track record of service to both their community and the information science and technology field. The ASIS&T Distinguished Member program…