SIG-IEP Webinar
Registration is still open for our April 1, 2025 virtual conference: Voices Through Data: Integrating Information Science, Storytelling, and Digital Literacy Check out the program with abstracts and speaker bios below. You can also check out the brief, at-a-glance flyer version here. 9:00 am – 9:15 amWelcome, NEASIS&T Chapter Update, and Conference Overview 9:15 am –…
Description ISO/TC 46/SC 9 and ISO/TC 171/SC 2 are liaisons and as such this document is being shared. This document is in the ISO Fast-Track process which means with a positive vote, it goes to publication. ‘ISO/DIS 22144, Authenticity of information – Content Credentials‘ describes the technical aspects of the C2PA architecture known as Content…
Halò (hello in Scots Gaelic) Hello friends, This week I have been rewatching HBO’s drama Chernobyl about the terrible nuclear disaster in present day Ukraine. The leading character Valery Legasov says in the opening scene: “What is the cost of lies? It’s not that we’ll mistake them for the truth. The real danger is that…
Greetings Colleagues: As we step into a new season, I find myself reflecting on the recent events in Washington, DC, and the profound ripple effects they are having not only within the United States but across the globe. In times of uncertainty and change, it is more important than ever that we, as information professionals,…
The iFederation is deeply concerned about the recent executive order issued by the Trump administration, which calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This decision poses a significant threat to the global community of information professionals, researchers, and the public who rely on the vital services provided by IMLS.…
The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) recognizes the critical importance of conducting ethical research and publishing practices to safeguard honesty, trust, integrity, and transparency in scholarly communications. Predatory journals and publishing organizations pose a serious threat to researchers publishing their work, research integrity, and publishing ethics in all fields of study and particularly…
The deadline for responding to the Proposed Bylaws Changes has been extended to Monday, March 24 at 12 pm ET. If you have not done so already, please review the proposed changes and, particularly, the FAQ section and send any comments you might wish to share. Review and Comment on Bylaws Changes Back to Inside…
The strategic planning process for ASIS&T is well underway. As president-elect, I am leading the process to plan for three years ahead. Our goal is to launch the plan at the annual meeting in 2025. The plan will determine priorities and guide the association through 2028. In the past, strategic plans have covered five years.…
At ASIS&T, our members are at the heart of everything we do. We recently conducted a comprehensive member survey to better understand your needs, priorities, and aspirations for our association. The insights gathered are invaluable, and we are excited to share how we intend to leverage this data to enhance your experience and strengthen ASIS&T’s…
Did You Know is a new column in ASIS&T publications designed to remind you of opportunities and benefits from your ASIS&T membership of which you may not be aware. Virtual Annual Meeting Opportunity Did you know that if you are unable to attend the ASIS&T Annual Meeting in person due to one of several factors,…
2026 Call for Nominations — ASIS&T Board of Directors
The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) invites nominations for the ASIS&T Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the information science community, contribute to the strategic direction of the Association, and work alongside a diverse and dedicated group of leaders committed to advancing the field. The…
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…
2026 Call for Nominations — ASIS&T Board of Directors
The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) invites nominations for the ASIS&T Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the information science community, contribute to the strategic direction of the Association, and work alongside a diverse and dedicated group of leaders committed to advancing the field. The…
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…
SIG-IEP Webinar
Partim orba seductaque. Porrexerat mutatas ita campos caelum viseret locoque rudis. Homini tollere aer caeli acervo. Occiduo onus origo zonae iapeto inminet nulli elementaque. Deducite usu montibus igni tegit dixere campoque quem nulli. Porrexerat mutatas ita campos caelum viseret locoque rudis. Homini tollere aer caeli acervo. Occiduo onus origo zonae iapeto inminet nulli elementaque.
Porrexerat mutatas ita campos caelum viseret locoque rudis. Homini tollere aer caeli acervo. Occiduo onus origo zonae iapeto inminet nulli elementaque. Deducite usu montibus igni tegit dixere campoque quem nulli. Porrexerat mutatas ita campos caelum viseret locoque rudis. Homini tollere aer caeli acervo. Occiduo onus origo zonae iapeto inminet nulli elementaque.
Porrexerat mutatas ita campos caelum viseret locoque rudis. Homini tollere aer caeli acervo. Occiduo onus origo zonae iapeto inminet nulli elementaque.Porrexerat mutatas ita campos caelum viseret locoque rudis. Homini tollere aer caeli acervo. Occiduo onus origo zonae iapeto inminet nulli elementaque.Porrexerat mutatas ita campos caelum viseret locoque rudis. Homini tollere aer caeli acervo. Occiduo onus origo zonae iapeto inminet nulli elementaque. Deducite usu montibus igni tegit dixere campoque quem nulli. Porrexerat mutatas ita campos caelum viseret locoque rudis. Homini tollere aer caeli acervo. Occiduo onus origo zonae iapeto inminet nulli elementaque.
Porrexerat mutatas ita campos caelum viseret locoque rudis. Homini tollere aer caeli acervo. Occiduo onus origo zonae iapeto inminet nulli elementaque.Deducite usu montibus igni tegit dixere campoque quem nulli.
Porrexerat mutatas ita campos caelum viseret locoque rudis. Homini tollere aer caeli acervo. Occiduo onus origo zonae iapeto inminet nulli elementaque.Deducite usu montibus igni tegit dixere campoque quem nulli.