SIG-IEP Webinar
Posted on June 30, 2016 by ASIS&T Staff The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) Board and staff would like your input on future Annual Meeting locations. We ask that you please complete and submit this short questionnaire. It should not take you more than 5 minutes to complete. Your opinions are important to…
Are you a doctoral student in the writing stage or close to defending? ASIS&T would like to showcase your research! ASIS&T invites you to submit a short video (5 mins or less) that introduces the world to the exciting and engaging research you are doing. We are extending an invitation to those doctoral students who have: a) completed their coursework, qualifying examinations (or equivalent) and defended their proposals, and b) are in the process of analyzing/writing, or ready to defend their dissertations. In addition to the great visibility that your research receives, the best 20 submissions will win a free one-year ASIS&T membership (or free renewal). All vetted submissions will be featured on the ASIS&T website . ########################### SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 1, 2016 ########################### TOPIC: Produce a short video (5 mins or less) that is the equivalent of an elevator speech about your dissertation research (related to the information field broadly construed). Please include the following elements in your video: Your Name and affiliation Your dissertation title, and the name of your advisor(s) What your research is about? How you went about it? What your findings indicate; and why it matters… (or any variant of these questions). While we encourage the elevator speech format (concise and well articulated), feel free to be as creative as you want to be! Please consult with your advisor(s) when preparing for the video. And remember to practice, practice, practice. FORMAT: Format the video using PowerPoint, Prezi, Camtasia, Jing, Screencast-O-Matic, VoiceThread, or Brainshark. Include a statement that your video is created for “Doctoral Research @ ASIS&T”. If an updated video file is needed, we will contact you with additional instructions. Length: 5 minutes or less. Any videos longer than 5:59 mins will be automatically disqualified. Video Language: We are an international society, so we welcome a variety of languages. SUBMISSION: Upload the video to your YouTube account and submit the information below to: social@asist.org Subject line: “Doctoral Research @ ASIS&T” your full name and affiliation Email address Video Title URL to your video file You grant ASIS&T the right to feature your video on the ASIST website. PRIZES: All submitted videos will be reviewed by a committee. All approved videos will be featured on the ASIS&T website for a determined period of time. 20 videos featured on the website will receive a free one-year ASIS&T membership (for…
You wasn´t able to join our latest webinar on How to Write Successful Journal Manuscripts and Convince the Reviewer? No worries, you can watch the full webinar here. If you like the video you can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Asist European Student Chapter
Results of the 2016 ASIS&T Board of Directors Election Congratulations to the new board members and thank you to all the candidates! President-elect Lisa Given ASIS&T offers scholars, professionals, and students, worldwide, a home for sharing ideas, insights and innovations in information science research and practice. If elected President I will focus on the following…
Dear friends, the European Student Chapter (ESC) invites you to its next webinar on: How to write successful journal manuscripts and convince the reviewer ==================================================== Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CEST (UTC 3:00 p.m.) ==================================================== Experienced reviewers and editors from information science and related fields will answer your questions and give you…
Revitalizing the Battelle Library: Planning & Implementing Change Battelle is the world’s largest nonprofit research and development organization, with over 22,000 employees at more than 60 locations globally. Every day, the people of Battelle apply science and technology to solving what matters most. Battelle’s own mission includes a strong charitable commitment to community development and education, including STEM…
For the department WTS at our location in Cologne, we are looking for a Research Associate (Doctoral candidate) (f/m) in Information Extraction/ Information Filtering (salary group TV-L EG 13, 100%, limited to 24 month) starting on September 1, 2016. GESIS – Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences is the largest infrastructure institution for the Social Sciences…
Jennifer Ferguson’s workshop on using faculty material to build collections was a big success! We paired up and worked in teams to look over faculty CVs and syllabi that we brought with us. An important take away was that faculty members interweave their own research interest into their courses. So, don’t worry that the material…
Elfreda A. Chatman Research Proposal Award ($1000) Recipients: Debbie Rabina & Emily Drabinsky Affiliation: Pratt Institute Title: A Blueprint for Information Intervention for Incarcerated People Student Travel Award ($500) Recipient #1: Leslie Thomson Affiliation: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Recipient #2: Sarah Chizari Affiliation: University of South Carolina Recipient #3: Danielle Pollock Affiliation: University of Tennessee Interdisciplinary…
It is our great pleasure to announce that Dr. Sanda Erdelez has been chosen as the 2015 ASIS&T SIG USE Award Winner for Outstanding Contribution to Information Behavior Research. Dr. Erdelez’s work on opportunistic discovery of information has had an ongoing and significant impact in the field of information behaviour research. Her Information Encountering Model…
Given Named JASIST Editor-in-Chief
Lisa M. Given, PhD (FASSA, FASIS&T), of RMIT University has been selected to be the new Editor of the Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (JASIST). Dr. Given succeeds Dr. Steven Sawyer of Syracuse University, who has been editor since 2020. Dr. Given is Director of the Social Change Enabling Impact…
ISO/FDIS 233-3 (Ed 3), Transliteration of Perso-Arabic characters into Latin characters — Part 3: Persian language
The standards committee voted APPROVE on ISO/FDIS 233-3 (Ed 3), Transliteration of Perso-Arabic characters into Latin characters — Part 3: Persian language This document establishes a system for the transliteration of the Persian characters (often called Perso-Arabic script) into Latin characters. This modification of the stringent rules established by ISO 233 is specifically intended to facilitate…
TC46/SC8 ISO/CD 25279 International Statistics for School Libraries
ISO/CD 25279 International statistics for school libraries is out for committee comment. This document specifies rules for the school library community on the collection, interpretation and reporting of statistics. The aim of this document is to provide a selection of statistical data that cover the current services and activities of all types of school libraries. …
Approval of Proposed New Work Item: Trust Markers (ITEM)
Approval of Proposed New Work Item: Trust Markers (ITEM) The standards co. itbee has voted YES This ballot is to approve a proposed new work item to create aNISO Recommended Practice for identification of trust markers for increasing credibility and trust in research. Ethics and integrity cases in submitted manuscripts are becoming an increasingly common problem, whilst…
Information Science Trends (IST) 2026: Celebrating Theory and Practice (Barcelona, Spain, June 25-26)
Call for Participation Universitat de Barcelona, Spain and viewable on Zoom The Europe Chapter (EC) of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) seeks participation in this year’s IST conference on Celebrating Theory and Practice. The conference will be held in Barcelona, Spain, and presentations will also be viewable on Zoom. We invite researchers,…
SHORT TURN AROUND: TC 46 /SC 11 Ballot – Appointment of Co-Project Leader for ISO/TC 46/ SC 11/JWG1
The standards committee voted YES on Appointment of Co-Project Leader for ISO/TC 46/ SC 11/ JWG1 Steffan Schwalm has been appointed as Project Leader for ISO/NP 26277, Requirements for the use of blockchain and DLT with authoritative records, records systems, and records management ISO TC 307 has nominated Victoria Lemieux as co-project Leader. Note: Please note…
Committee Resolution to Form New Working Group – GMId
The standards committee has voted YES on this New Work Item and the appointment of the convener SO/TC 46/SC 9 resolves to create a new working group, ISO TC 46/SC 9/WG 21, titled “Global Media Identifier (GMId) for distribution channels and brands”, to develop work item ISO/AWI 25975, Global Media Identifier (GMId) and appoints Mr.…
TC 46 /SC 9 Ballot – Re-appointment – Convenor ISO/TC 46/SC 9/WG 12
The standards committee has voted NO on TC 46 /SC 9 Ballot – Re-appointment – Convenor ISO/TC 46/SC 9/WG 12 The standards committee has vote NO on Call for experts – ISO/TC 46/SC 11/AHG11 – ISO/PWI 26396 Archives and records management – Managing Records in Cloud Computing Environments Question: Do you wish to nominate an expert…
President’s Message, March 2026
Hello information people! In my part of the northern hemisphere the clocks changed overnight, and although that means that I am missing an hour of much-needed sleep, I am experiencing the annual seasonal glee of looking out the window at almost 7 PM and realizing it’s still light! Another hour of light means I’ll be…
From Your Executive Director, March 2026
Greetings colleagues, As we move deeper into the year, I’m struck by the incredible momentum building across our community. The energy within ASIS&T has always been strong, but this year feels different-bigger, more connected, and full of possibility. Much of that is thanks to the exciting initiatives ahead and the remarkable progress we’re making together.…
Given Named JASIST Editor-in-Chief
Lisa M. Given, PhD (FASSA, FASIS&T), of RMIT University has been selected to be the new Editor of the Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (JASIST). Dr. Given succeeds Dr. Steven Sawyer of Syracuse University, who has been editor since 2020. Dr. Given is Director of the Social Change Enabling Impact…
ISO/FDIS 233-3 (Ed 3), Transliteration of Perso-Arabic characters into Latin characters — Part 3: Persian language
The standards committee voted APPROVE on ISO/FDIS 233-3 (Ed 3), Transliteration of Perso-Arabic characters into Latin characters — Part 3: Persian language This document establishes a system for the transliteration of the Persian characters (often called Perso-Arabic script) into Latin characters. This modification of the stringent rules established by ISO 233 is specifically intended to facilitate…
TC46/SC8 ISO/CD 25279 International Statistics for School Libraries
ISO/CD 25279 International statistics for school libraries is out for committee comment. This document specifies rules for the school library community on the collection, interpretation and reporting of statistics. The aim of this document is to provide a selection of statistical data that cover the current services and activities of all types of school libraries. …
Approval of Proposed New Work Item: Trust Markers (ITEM)
Approval of Proposed New Work Item: Trust Markers (ITEM) The standards co. itbee has voted YES This ballot is to approve a proposed new work item to create aNISO Recommended Practice for identification of trust markers for increasing credibility and trust in research. Ethics and integrity cases in submitted manuscripts are becoming an increasingly common problem, whilst…
Information Science Trends (IST) 2026: Celebrating Theory and Practice (Barcelona, Spain, June 25-26)
Call for Participation Universitat de Barcelona, Spain and viewable on Zoom The Europe Chapter (EC) of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) seeks participation in this year’s IST conference on Celebrating Theory and Practice. The conference will be held in Barcelona, Spain, and presentations will also be viewable on Zoom. We invite researchers,…
SHORT TURN AROUND: TC 46 /SC 11 Ballot – Appointment of Co-Project Leader for ISO/TC 46/ SC 11/JWG1
The standards committee voted YES on Appointment of Co-Project Leader for ISO/TC 46/ SC 11/ JWG1 Steffan Schwalm has been appointed as Project Leader for ISO/NP 26277, Requirements for the use of blockchain and DLT with authoritative records, records systems, and records management ISO TC 307 has nominated Victoria Lemieux as co-project Leader. Note: Please note…
Committee Resolution to Form New Working Group – GMId
The standards committee has voted YES on this New Work Item and the appointment of the convener SO/TC 46/SC 9 resolves to create a new working group, ISO TC 46/SC 9/WG 21, titled “Global Media Identifier (GMId) for distribution channels and brands”, to develop work item ISO/AWI 25975, Global Media Identifier (GMId) and appoints Mr.…
TC 46 /SC 9 Ballot – Re-appointment – Convenor ISO/TC 46/SC 9/WG 12
The standards committee has voted NO on TC 46 /SC 9 Ballot – Re-appointment – Convenor ISO/TC 46/SC 9/WG 12 The standards committee has vote NO on Call for experts – ISO/TC 46/SC 11/AHG11 – ISO/PWI 26396 Archives and records management – Managing Records in Cloud Computing Environments Question: Do you wish to nominate an expert…
President’s Message, March 2026
Hello information people! In my part of the northern hemisphere the clocks changed overnight, and although that means that I am missing an hour of much-needed sleep, I am experiencing the annual seasonal glee of looking out the window at almost 7 PM and realizing it’s still light! Another hour of light means I’ll be…
From Your Executive Director, March 2026
Greetings colleagues, As we move deeper into the year, I’m struck by the incredible momentum building across our community. The energy within ASIS&T has always been strong, but this year feels different-bigger, more connected, and full of possibility. Much of that is thanks to the exciting initiatives ahead and the remarkable progress we’re making together.…
SIG-IEP Webinar
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