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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…
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. Why…
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 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…
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…
Call for participation for IST 2025,
June 11-12, Manchester, UK. Organised by ASIS&T Europe Chapter.
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 –…
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.…
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…
2025 Call for Board Nominations
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. Why…
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
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
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
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
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 –…
President’s Message, March 2025
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…
From Your Executive Director, March 2025
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,…
Statement on the Threat to the Institute of Museum and Library Services
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.…
2018 ASIS&T SIG-SI Business Meeting and Social Event
Please come out and join your fellow SIG-SI members at this year’s ASIS&T Annual Meeting in lovely Vancouver! SIG-SI will be holding our 2018 business meeting on Monday, November 12th, from 2-3:30 PM in Room 2 Plaza C. This year’s SIG-SI social event will be at 7 pm on Sunday, November 11th; details on the exact…
Serving Forgotten Patrons: Libraries in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Dementia – with Timothy Dickey
Alzheimer’s dementia already affects more than 5 million Americans and is the 6th-leading cause of death in the United States; all predictions are for even more rapid spread as the Baby Boomers age. Libraries in many cases have been slow to consider how specifically to serve this growing population among our users, and how to serve…
Bowker Wins Bob Williams History Fund Research Grant Award
Posted on October 10, 2018 by Lydia Middleton The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Lynne Bowker has been awarded a 2018 Bob Williams History Fund Research Grant Award for her work titled, “Revealing One of Information Science and Technology’s “Hidden Figures”: How Helmut Felber brought information science principles…
Ella Milliken Detro Wins Pratt Severn Award
Posted on October 10, 2018 by Lydia Middleton The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce Ella Milliken Detro has been selected as the 2018 recipient of the Pratt Severn Best Student Research Paper Award. The purpose of the award is to encourage student research and writing in the field of…
Call for Nomination for SIG-DL 2018-19 Election
SIG-DL is seeking nominations for the below 2018-2019 positions by Monday, October 22nd. Chair-elect Secretary /Treasurer Communications Officer Webmaster Webinars Committee Convener Additional details about the roles and responsibilities of each position can be viewed here. Current SIG-DL members in good standing are eligible to nominate, vote for, or serve office. Current officers are eligible…
Winners of the 2018 Social Informatics Best Papers Awards by the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) Special Interest Group on Social Informatics
Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 Social Informatics Best Papers Awards by the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) Special Interest Group on Social Informatics These awards recognizes outstanding social informatics scholarship published in the 2017 calendar year. Ken Fleischmann (University of Texas at Austin), Cindy Hui (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) and William Wallace…
Dobreski and Kwaśnik Win Bob Williams History Fund Research Paper Award
Posted on October 3, 2018 by Lydia Middleton The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Brian Dobreski and Barbara Kwaśnik have been awarded a 2018 Bob Williams History Fund Award for their research paper titled “Changing Depictions of Persons in Library Practice: Spirits, Pseudonyms, and Human Books.” The Bob…
Poole Wins Bob Williams History Fund Best Research Paper Award
Posted on October 3, 2018 by Lydia Middleton The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Alex Poole has been awarded a 2018 Bob Williams History Fund Award for his research paper titled “Harold T. Pinkett and the Lonely Crusade of African American Archivists in the Twentieth Century.” The Bob…
Call for student posters for “Digital Liaisons” panel and student poster competition at ASIS&T 2018
The Association for Information Science and Technology Special Interest Group in Digital Libraries (ASIS&T SIG DL) is inviting submissions for a student poster competition at this year’s ASIS&T Annual Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia. Posters proposals should be 500 words in length and include Presenter name(s), a title, a short abstract describing the topic of the poster.…
Get the Early Bird Rates for ASIS&T 2018 SIG SI, IEP, SM Workshop: The 14th Annual Social Informatics Research Symposium!
Register by 10/1/2018!!! ASIST Annual Meeting, Hyatt Regency Vancouver Vancouver, Canada, November 10, 2018 The emergence and fast-paced development of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, virtual and augmented reality, and embedded and ubiquitous computing present myriad forms of opportunities and challenges. For example, the increasing role of AI in autonomous systems…
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