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ASIS&T and SLA Announce Merger Negotiations to Explore Unified Future for Information Professionals

By jcoronis | May 23, 2025 | Comments Off on ASIS&T and SLA Announce Merger Negotiations to Explore Unified Future for Information Professionals

23 May 2025 – The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) and the Special Libraries Association (SLA) today announced that they have entered into formal negotiations to pursue a merger of the two organizations. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the future of the information professions and delivering expanded value to members…

IST ‘2025 Conference Programme (Manchester, UK, June 11-12)

By Europe Webmaster | May 20, 2025 | Comments Off on IST ‘2025 Conference Programme (Manchester, UK, June 11-12)

The ASIS&T European Chapter is delighted to share the conference programme for Information Science Trends 2025, to be held at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School on June 11-12, 2025. The exciting on-site programme includes a keynote from Professor Crystal Fulton (UC Dublin), two presentation sessions, an open workshop on research methods, and various opportunities to…

Systematic Review—ISO 8459:2009, Bibliographic data element directory for use in data exchange and Inquiry

By SC Webmaster | May 15, 2025 | Comments Off on Systematic Review—ISO 8459:2009, Bibliographic data element directory for use in data exchange and Inquiry

This International Standard describes, in the form of a directory, data elements used to support the processes of acquisition, resource description and cataloguing, searching and requesting loan or copy by an end user or an institution. Voted ‘Yes’ with comments.

Position Statement on the Termination of Dr. Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress

By lydmiddleton1 | May 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Position Statement on the Termination of Dr. Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress

The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) expresses its profound shock, dismay, and concern at the abrupt termination of Dr. Carla Hayden from her position as the 14th Librarian of Congress. Dr. Hayden’s tenure marked a historic chapter not only for the Library of Congress but also for the global library and information science…

ISO 4: 1997, Information and documentation – Rules for the abbreviation of title words and titles of publications

By SC Webmaster | May 13, 2025 | Comments Off on ISO 4: 1997, Information and documentation – Rules for the abbreviation of title words and titles of publications

Description: This International Standard gives rules for abbreviating titles of serials and, if appropriate, non-serial documents in languages using the Latin, Cyrillic and Greek alphabets. This International Standard also serves as the basis for the establishment of title word abbreviations by the ISSN Network. Vote: Approve with comments. Comments: When applying ISO 4:1997(E) abbreviation rules…

In Memoriam – Clifford Lynch

By lydmiddleton1 | April 14, 2025 | Comments Off on In Memoriam – Clifford Lynch

The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) mourns the passing of Clifford Lynch, who died in April 2025. A visionary leader, scholar, and mentor, Clifford’s profound influence on the field of information science spanned decades and left an indelible mark on our community. Clifford served as ASIS&T President in 1996 and was honored with…

NEASIS&T Executive Committee Recap – April 2025

By NEASIST Webmaster | April 8, 2025 | Comments Off on NEASIS&T Executive Committee Recap – April 2025

NEASIS&T 2025 Annual Conference – Thank You! On behalf of the NEASIS&T Executive Committee and Programming Committees, thank you so much to everyone who attended, presented at, and helped organize our 2025 NEASIS&T Annual Conference. It was a wonderful event! We will share a link to the recordings on iConnect once they are available. NEASIS&T…

Urgent Message from your Executive Director – Annual Meeting 2025

By jcoronis | April 4, 2025 | Comments Off on Urgent Message from your Executive Director – Annual Meeting 2025

Hello everyone, I am recording this message from Okinawa, Japan where I am visiting my family for a few days. I did not want to let more time go by without letting you all know that ASIS&T stands ready to support you in presenting at the Annual Meeting in every way possible. We recognize that…

Information Science Trends (IST) 2025: Creativity, Transformation, Empowerment

By Europe Webmaster | March 22, 2025 | Comments Off on Information Science Trends (IST) 2025: Creativity, Transformation, Empowerment

Call for participation for IST 2025,
June 11-12, Manchester, UK. Organised by ASIS&T Europe Chapter.

Voices Through Data: Integrating Information Science, Storytelling, and Digital Literacy – Abstracts and Speaker Bios

By NEASIST Webmaster | March 20, 2025 | Comments Off on Voices Through Data: Integrating Information Science, Storytelling, and Digital Literacy – Abstracts and Speaker Bios

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 –…

ISO/NP 24086, Digital Legacies

By SC Webmaster | November 9, 2023

Voted YES on ISO/NP (New Proposal) 24086, Digital Legacies Description: This standard will provide guidance on how to manage a person’s digital accounts and assets after death and provide clarity as to what consumers’ rights are in relation to their digital media.

SIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2023 Annual Meeting Paper and Poster Award Winners

By SIG-HLTH Webmaster | November 3, 2023

SIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2023 Annual Meeting Paper and Poster Award Winners Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural SIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2023 Annual Meeting Paper and Poster Awards!   SIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2023 Annual Meeting Paper Award   “What Is a Wave But 1000 Drops Working Together?”: The Role of Public Libraries…

METSTI 2023: Workshop on Informetric, Scientometric, and Scientific and Technical Information Research

By SIG-STI Webmaster | October 24, 2023

At the ASIS&T 2023 Annual Meeting, Novotel London West, London, UK Friday, October 27, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (BST), London, UK Organized by SIG MET and SIG STI WORKSHOP PROGRAM  Session Time Authors Title Opening 9:00 – 9:10 Hongshu Chen, Qianqian Jin and Xuefeng Wang How Embeddedness Affects the Evolution of Collaboration:The Role…

iFederation@ASIST 2023

By Lydia Middleton | October 23, 2023

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2023 Annual Meeting of ASIS&T Asia Pacific Chapter Call for Papers (Second round)

By Asia Chapter Webmaster | October 17, 2023

The conference theme is “The Inheritance, Integration, and Innovation of Information Science in the Context of Artificial Intelligence Development”, which means that in the era of artificial intelligence, information research needs to discuss what is the core knowledge or foundation and how should we integrate with related disciplines and further develop the discipline to make…

Election Results for 2024 ASIS&T AP Officers

By Asia Chapter Webmaster | October 17, 2023

Dear ASIS&T AP Chapter members, On behalf of the ASIS&T Asia-Pacific Chapter, I would like to announce the following officer positions for 2024: Chair: Yuxiang (Chris) Zhao, Nanjing University Chair-Elect: Zhenjia Fan, Nankai University Secretary: Shaobo Liang, Wuhan University Treasurer: Safirotu Khoir, Universitas Gadjah Mada Communications: Yuehua Zhao, Nanjing University Webmaster: Huichuan Xia, Peking University We thank you and look forward to…

Proposed New Work Item to Create a NISO Recommended Practice for ILS/LSP Ecosystem Interconnectivity Encompassing Technical Needs, Definition of Trerms, and Community Transparency (Open ILS)

By SC Webmaster | October 15, 2023

Voted YES To approve a proposed new work item to create a NISO Recommended Practice for ILS/LSP ecosystem interconnectivity encompassing technical needs, definitions of terms, and community transparency (Open ILS). Description: Libraries each have unique needs to uphold and sustain their mission. As a result, the potential combinations of software/systems evident across the library community…

Winter School for Enhancing Research Skills: A SIG-III Initiative

By SIG-III Webmaster | October 10, 2023

Biography Template Scope The Winter School presents a combination of workshops and sponsored ASIS&T webinars to train information science professionals in developing their research skills through various tools and techniques for understanding social behavior, analyzing large datasets using tools and techniques such as Machine Learning, R, Word Vectors, Embeddings, Language, and Graphic Generative AI, Digital…

METSTI 2023: Workshop on Informetric, Scientometric, and Scientific and Technical Information Research

By SIG-MET Webmaster | October 7, 2023

At the ASIS&T 2023 Annual Meeting, Novotel London West, London, UK Friday, October 27, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (BST), London, UK Organized by SIG MET and SIG STI   WORKSHOP PROGRAM    Session Time Authors Title Opening 9:00 – 9:10 Paper Session 1 9:10 – 10:10 Hongshu Chen, Qianqian Jin and Xuefeng Wang…

NEASIS&T Fall Meet & Greet

By NEASIST Webmaster | September 28, 2023

Event: Fall Meet & Greet, Northeast chapter of the Association for Information Science & Technology (NEASIS&T)  Where: Online When: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm EDT Register: https://www2.asist.org/ap/Events/Register/Dr629E0r Cost: Free for everyone! You do not have to be an ASIS&T member. Please register to get the zoom link, which will be sent…

ASIS&T and SLA Announce Merger Negotiations to Explore Unified Future for Information Professionals

By jcoronis | May 23, 2025

23 May 2025 – The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) and the Special Libraries Association (SLA) today announced that they have entered into formal negotiations to pursue a merger of the two organizations. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the future of the information professions and delivering expanded value to members…

IST ‘2025 Conference Programme (Manchester, UK, June 11-12)

By Europe Webmaster | May 20, 2025

The ASIS&T European Chapter is delighted to share the conference programme for Information Science Trends 2025, to be held at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School on June 11-12, 2025. The exciting on-site programme includes a keynote from Professor Crystal Fulton (UC Dublin), two presentation sessions, an open workshop on research methods, and various opportunities to…

Systematic Review—ISO 8459:2009, Bibliographic data element directory for use in data exchange and Inquiry

By SC Webmaster | May 15, 2025

This International Standard describes, in the form of a directory, data elements used to support the processes of acquisition, resource description and cataloguing, searching and requesting loan or copy by an end user or an institution. Voted ‘Yes’ with comments.

Position Statement on the Termination of Dr. Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress

By lydmiddleton1 | May 14, 2025

The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) expresses its profound shock, dismay, and concern at the abrupt termination of Dr. Carla Hayden from her position as the 14th Librarian of Congress. Dr. Hayden’s tenure marked a historic chapter not only for the Library of Congress but also for the global library and information science…

ISO 4: 1997, Information and documentation – Rules for the abbreviation of title words and titles of publications

By SC Webmaster | May 13, 2025

Description: This International Standard gives rules for abbreviating titles of serials and, if appropriate, non-serial documents in languages using the Latin, Cyrillic and Greek alphabets. This International Standard also serves as the basis for the establishment of title word abbreviations by the ISSN Network. Vote: Approve with comments. Comments: When applying ISO 4:1997(E) abbreviation rules…

In Memoriam – Clifford Lynch

By lydmiddleton1 | April 14, 2025

The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) mourns the passing of Clifford Lynch, who died in April 2025. A visionary leader, scholar, and mentor, Clifford’s profound influence on the field of information science spanned decades and left an indelible mark on our community. Clifford served as ASIS&T President in 1996 and was honored with…

NEASIS&T Executive Committee Recap – April 2025

By NEASIST Webmaster | April 8, 2025

NEASIS&T 2025 Annual Conference – Thank You! On behalf of the NEASIS&T Executive Committee and Programming Committees, thank you so much to everyone who attended, presented at, and helped organize our 2025 NEASIS&T Annual Conference. It was a wonderful event! We will share a link to the recordings on iConnect once they are available. NEASIS&T…

Urgent Message from your Executive Director – Annual Meeting 2025

By jcoronis | April 4, 2025

Hello everyone, I am recording this message from Okinawa, Japan where I am visiting my family for a few days. I did not want to let more time go by without letting you all know that ASIS&T stands ready to support you in presenting at the Annual Meeting in every way possible. We recognize that…

Information Science Trends (IST) 2025: Creativity, Transformation, Empowerment

By Europe Webmaster | March 22, 2025

Call for participation for IST 2025,
June 11-12, Manchester, UK. Organised by ASIS&T Europe Chapter.

Voices Through Data: Integrating Information Science, Storytelling, and Digital Literacy – Abstracts and Speaker Bios

By NEASIST Webmaster | March 20, 2025

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 –…

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