Inside ASIS&T, October 2020
In my last “Message from the President,” I take note that it is an exciting as well as challenging time for our community as we will soon be connecting virtually for our inaugural virtual conference but continue to face the uncertainties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and systemic racism and other inequities. This past…
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Greetings colleagues! It is hard to believe that it is already October and another Annual Meeting looms before us. It seems not that long ago that we were in Melbourne celebrating the 82nd meeting. This year’s meeting will be nothing like last year’s meeting, and nothing like anything we’ve done before. But we are confident…
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The following meetings are open to all members of ASIS&T who wish to attend: ASIS&T Annual Business Meeting 29 October, 11 am – 12:30 pm EDT (find your time) Via Zoom: https://zoom.us/join Zoom Meeting ID: 826 6763 7357 Passcode: asistam20 unCommons: Where are we Going? Information Science Research in Europe: Planning for 2030 26 October,…
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September, 2020 The Board of Directors met on July 15, 2020 via video conference. In attendance were Clara Chu (President); Brian Detlor (President-Elect); Ina Fourie (Treasurer); Emily Knox; Agnes Mainka; Soo Young Rieh; Ana Maria Tammaro; James Andrews (SIG Cabinet Chair); Michael Olsson (Chapter Cabinet Director); Lydia Middleton (Executive Director); and Steve Hardin (Parliamentarian). Michael…
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ASIS&T is a Supporting Organization of IMLS Grant to Develop the IDEA Institute on Artificial Intelligence, and its Future Host. ASIS&T Board members have received a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Director-at-Large Dania Bilal (2016-19) from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville is principal…
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Charles H. Davis, 82 Charles Hargis Davis (“Charlie,” “Chuck,” “Dave”) died peacefully at home in Bloomington on September 24, 2020. Born in Tell City, Indiana, and raised in Indianapolis, he was the son of Charles Alban Davis and Ruth Hargis Davis. Charles was a graduate of Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, where he was Captain…
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We are extremely excited that we are just a couple of weeks away from the 2020 Virtual ASIS&T Annual Meeting. This is new territory for everyone, so there has been a lot of work behind the scenes to ensure the same excellent quality you’ve come to expect from an ASIS&T meeting. The virtual meeting has…
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A Recognition of ASIS&T work on “Information for a Sustainable World: Addressing Society’s Grand Challenges” – Call for Submission of Actions to Advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals To recognize ASIS&T work on “Information for a Sustainable World: Addressing Society’s Grand Challenges,” the theme of the 83rd ASIS&T Annual Meeting, ASIS&T is acknowledging our members…
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What skills does one need to understand and study Information Science? Organization, Customer relations, multi-disciplinary science (social & natural sciences) so flexibility What skills and knowledge are over emphasized and are not necessary while working within the discipline? High level mathematics, detailed computer knowledge especially coding In your eyes, what are the major hurdles that…
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There are still a few chapters that have yet to complete their Chapter Officer elections for the upcoming year. If you haven’t gotten started with nominations process please reach out to Terrence Curtiss so he can assist you in getting started. Chapter Awards We are pleased to announce the 2020 ASIS&T Chapter Award Winners: Chapter…
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There are still a few SIGs that have yet to complete SIG Officer elections for the upcoming year. If you haven’t gotten started with nominations process please reach out to Terrence Curtiss so he can assist you in getting started. SIG Awards We are pleased to announce the 2020 ASIS&T SIG Award Winners: SIG of…
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Please join the Board and your fellow members of of ASIS&T to share your thoughts. We will hold these meet-ups monthly, alternating times so that those in all time zones can participate. Mark your calendars for these calls, and please join us on the first one if your schedule allows. Wednesday, 14 October 2020 – ASIS&T Hour: Launching…
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Check out some of the amazing events we have coming up here at ASIS&T! Upcoming Events Calendar Return to Inside ASIS&T, October 2020
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iConference Student Symposium The iConference Student Symposium, a forum for research conducted by Bachelor or Master’s students. The deadline is 2nd November 2020. Call for submissions for iConference Student Symposium The Student Symposium is an opportunity for undergraduate and master’s students to present their research in a friendly setting of peers and invited senior researchers. Students…
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