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CFP: 2013 Social Media and Society conference

By SIG-SI Webmaster | March 5, 2013 | Comments Off on CFP: 2013 Social Media and Society conference

A call for papers, panels, and posters has been posted for the 2013 Social Media and Society international conference, to be held at Dalhousie University (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada) Sept 14-15. Topics include big data, social media data, online communities, social networks, social media’s impact and effects on society, and theories and methods in social media studies. Papers and…

ASIS&T name change now official

By SIG-SI Webmaster | March 1, 2013 | Comments Off on ASIS&T name change now official

News from Dick Hill, ASIS&T’s Executive Director, on the Association’s name change… ASIS&T Changes Its Name, Enhances Its Global Mission With nearly 90% of all ballots cast voting in favor of a name change, the American Society for Information Science and Technology has become the Association for Information Science and Technology. While the ASIS&T acronym stays…

Activities at SIG SI’s 8th Annual Research Symposium reported in Bulletin

By SIG-SI Webmaster | February 25, 2013 | Comments Off on Activities at SIG SI’s 8th Annual Research Symposium reported in Bulletin

SIG SI co-chairs Pnina Fichman and Howard Rosenbaum report on the successful symposium held at ASIS&T 2012 in Baltimore as part of the latest issue of the Bulletin of ASIS&T. A couple of excerpts: The 8th Annual SIG/Social Informatics (SIG/SI) Research Symposium, held on October 27, 2012, at the 75th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the American Society for…

David Batty Passes

By ASIS&T Webmaster | February 25, 2013 | Comments Off on David Batty Passes

On February 11, 2013, at home in Silver Spring, MD, after an 8-year long battle with cancer. Beloved husband for 38 years of Gayle Batty; father of Philip (Lina), Miles, and Sarah. Also survived by three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 818 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD…

Spring Event: So You Want to Publish an Ebook? Tools, Standards, & Metadata for Creation and Innovation!

By NEASIST Webmaster | February 15, 2013 | Comments Off on Spring Event: So You Want to Publish an Ebook? Tools, Standards, & Metadata for Creation and Innovation!

Thanks for attending! Slides from the event are available via the links below: Open-Source Online Textbooks Shifting Forward in Digital Publishing: EPUB 3 Creating EBooks Using Open-Source Tools When: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 8:15am to 1:00pm Where: Simmons College, School of Management, Room M501, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA Registration: http://neasist-ebooks.eventbrite.com/ Digitally publishing your own work is powerful and…

Copyright in the Contemporary World: How It Affects the Library and Other Institutions

By COASIST Webmaster | February 14, 2013 | Comments Off on Copyright in the Contemporary World: How It Affects the Library and Other Institutions

Sandra A. Enimil, JD, head of the newly established Copyright Resources Center at the Ohio State University Libraries will discuss copyright in the contemporary world and how it affects the library and other institutions. WHEN:  Wednesday February 27, 2013 (Snow Contingency Date: Thursday March 7, 2013) 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.  Refreshments, Sign-In & Networking 7:00…

CFP: “Newcomer Participation in Online Communities” special issue of Computers in Human Behavior

By SIG-SI Webmaster | February 9, 2013 | Comments Off on CFP: “Newcomer Participation in Online Communities” special issue of Computers in Human Behavior

Call for papers for a special issue of Computers in Human Behavior on “Newcomer Participation in Online Communities,” of potential interest to social informatics researchers. Optional abstracts are due April 30th, full papers due September 30th. Click through / see below for more details; contact CHB.newcomer@gmail.com with any questions. Special Issue of Computers in Human Behavior: “Newcomer Participation in Online Communities”…

Welcome to the new SIG STI website!

By SIG-STI Webmaster | February 8, 2013 | Comments Off on Welcome to the new SIG STI website!

As part of the SIG-STI Realignment Plan of 2012/2013, we are happy to inaugurate our new website. The content from the previous instance has been transferred and updated when necessary. We would like to express our appreciation to all SIG-STI members that worked in the past to create and maintain our online presence. The new…

Postdoc position available at Northwestern’s Social Media Laboratory

By SIG-SI Webmaster | January 26, 2013 | Comments Off on Postdoc position available at Northwestern’s Social Media Laboratory

Postdoc position available at Northwestern University’s Social Media Laboratory in the areas of computer-mediated communication, collaboration technology, and social interaction online. Review of applications begins immediately. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, three references, and a sample of published or submitted work, and should be sent to Professor Jeremy Birnholtz with the subject line “SML Postdoc application”. More details follow… The Social Media…

CFP: TRUST 2013 – International Conference on Trust and Trustworthy Computing

By SIG-SI Webmaster | January 26, 2013 | Comments Off on CFP: TRUST 2013 – International Conference on Trust and Trustworthy Computing

Call for paper and poster submissions to TRUST 2013, the 6th International Conference on Trust and Trustworthy Computing, to take place in London, UK June 17th-19th, 2013. Full and short paper submissions are due February 15th, posters are due March 1st. The conference is an international conference on the technical and socio-economic aspects of trustworthy infrastructures. It provides an excellent interdisciplinary forum for…

TC 46 /SC 9 Ballot – Re-appointment – Convenor ISO/TC 46/SC 9/WG 12

By SC Webmaster | April 2, 2026

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

By jcoronis | March 11, 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

By jcoronis | March 11, 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.…

Nominations Open for Global Awards 

By jcoronis | March 11, 2026

ASIS&T awards represent the greatest recognition and respect professionals may afford their colleagues. All ASIS&T members and non-members are invited and encouraged to submit nominations for the awards. Selections of award recipients are made after thoughtful and thorough consideration by appropriate jury or official body of the Association. The 2026 awards will be presented at…

ASIS&T Seeks JASIST Editor-in-Chief

By jcoronis | March 11, 2026

The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) Board is looking for a new Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of the Association of Information Science & Technology, the official journal of the ASIS&T, who has the expertise to drive the journal forward.The Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology (JASIST) is a leading international forum for peer-reviewed research in…

2026 IDEA Institute

By jcoronis | March 11, 2026

20-23 APRIL, 2026 Online/On-Demand Certificate Course Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a disruptive but transformative technology that can bring value to libraries by enabling increased library use, optimizing collection analysis, and enhancing the user experience. Library and information professionals must keep abreast of advances in AI technologies in order to provide innovative and value-added services, access,…

Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference ’26 Updates

By jcoronis | March 11, 2026

ISS/SLC26 Early Bird Registration Rates End April 6, 2026 Take advantage of Early Bird rates for the Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) before the deadline on April 6, 2026. Join colleagues this June in Albuquerque for valuable learning, idea-sharing, and professional connections across the information science and special libraries community. Beyond the…

#ASIST26 Updates

By jcoronis | March 11, 2026

#ASIST26 Call for Proposals is Still Open The call for proposals for the upcoming 2026 ASIS&T Annual Meeting (#ASIST26), the premier international conference in the field of information science is still open! Under the theme “Crossing Boundaries: Advancing Global Dialogue and Well-being through Information Research and Practice,” we are looking for ideas that spark conversation…

ASIS&T Member Survey: Preferred Destination For 2028 Annual Meeting

By jcoronis | March 11, 2026

Your Voice Matters! Please take 2 minutes to complete this short survey and help us identify the preferred location for the ASIS&T 2028 Annual Meeting. Your response will guide our planning. Please complete the survey by March 30th, 2026. Complete the Survey Back to Inside ASIS&T, March 2026

Members News, March 2026

By jcoronis | March 11, 2026

ASIS&T would like to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of members. Please share with us news of your tenure, promotion, doctoral defense, job change, publication and/or grant receipt. We will recognize these accomplishments in each issue of Inside ASIS&T. Please complete this form to let us know what you’ve done! Laureen Cantwell-Jurkovic started as the Humanities &…

TC 46 /SC 9 Ballot – Re-appointment – Convenor ISO/TC 46/SC 9/WG 12

By SC Webmaster | April 2, 2026

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

By jcoronis | March 11, 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

By jcoronis | March 11, 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.…

Nominations Open for Global Awards 

By jcoronis | March 11, 2026

ASIS&T awards represent the greatest recognition and respect professionals may afford their colleagues. All ASIS&T members and non-members are invited and encouraged to submit nominations for the awards. Selections of award recipients are made after thoughtful and thorough consideration by appropriate jury or official body of the Association. The 2026 awards will be presented at…

ASIS&T Seeks JASIST Editor-in-Chief

By jcoronis | March 11, 2026

The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) Board is looking for a new Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of the Association of Information Science & Technology, the official journal of the ASIS&T, who has the expertise to drive the journal forward.The Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology (JASIST) is a leading international forum for peer-reviewed research in…

2026 IDEA Institute

By jcoronis | March 11, 2026

20-23 APRIL, 2026 Online/On-Demand Certificate Course Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a disruptive but transformative technology that can bring value to libraries by enabling increased library use, optimizing collection analysis, and enhancing the user experience. Library and information professionals must keep abreast of advances in AI technologies in order to provide innovative and value-added services, access,…

Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference ’26 Updates

By jcoronis | March 11, 2026

ISS/SLC26 Early Bird Registration Rates End April 6, 2026 Take advantage of Early Bird rates for the Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) before the deadline on April 6, 2026. Join colleagues this June in Albuquerque for valuable learning, idea-sharing, and professional connections across the information science and special libraries community. Beyond the…

#ASIST26 Updates

By jcoronis | March 11, 2026

#ASIST26 Call for Proposals is Still Open The call for proposals for the upcoming 2026 ASIS&T Annual Meeting (#ASIST26), the premier international conference in the field of information science is still open! Under the theme “Crossing Boundaries: Advancing Global Dialogue and Well-being through Information Research and Practice,” we are looking for ideas that spark conversation…

ASIS&T Member Survey: Preferred Destination For 2028 Annual Meeting

By jcoronis | March 11, 2026

Your Voice Matters! Please take 2 minutes to complete this short survey and help us identify the preferred location for the ASIS&T 2028 Annual Meeting. Your response will guide our planning. Please complete the survey by March 30th, 2026. Complete the Survey Back to Inside ASIS&T, March 2026

Members News, March 2026

By jcoronis | March 11, 2026

ASIS&T would like to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of members. Please share with us news of your tenure, promotion, doctoral defense, job change, publication and/or grant receipt. We will recognize these accomplishments in each issue of Inside ASIS&T. Please complete this form to let us know what you’ve done! Laureen Cantwell-Jurkovic started as the Humanities &…

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