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Isto Huvila

By lydmiddleton1 | June 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Isto Huvila

Candidate for President-Elect Biography Expand Professor Isto Huvila holds the chair in information studies at the Department of ALM (Archival Studies, Library and Information Studies and Museums and Cultural Heritage Studies) at Uppsala University in Sweden. His primary areas of research include information and knowledge management, information work, knowledge organisation, documentation, research data, and social…

Thanks for Visiting us at ISS/SLC!

By NEASIST Webmaster | June 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Thanks for Visiting us at ISS/SLC!

NEASIS&T enjoyed connecting with attendees and sharing information about our chapter at ISS/SLC26 in Albuquerque this past weekend. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table during the breaks to learn more about us and to get candy. And thank you to our chair-elect, Michele Costello, for organizing our presence at the conference. We had…

ISO/DIS 233-1, Transliteration of Perso-Arabic characters into Latin characters — Part 1: Arabic language

By SC Webmaster | June 16, 2026 | Comments Off on ISO/DIS 233-1, Transliteration of Perso-Arabic characters into Latin characters — Part 1: Arabic language

The standards committee has voted APPROVE on ISO/DIS 233-1, Transliteration of Perso-Arabic characters into Latin characters — Part 1: Arabic language This document establishes a system for the transliteration of Arabic characters into Latin characters used to write the Arabic language. This modification of the stringent rules established by ISO 233:1984 is especially intended to facilitate…

TC 46 /SC 4 Ballot – ISO/NP 26730-1

By SC Webmaster | June 16, 2026 | Comments Off on TC 46 /SC 4 Ballot – ISO/NP 26730-1

The standards committee has voted to APPROVE TC 46 /SC 4 Ballot – ISO/NP 26730-1 as a working draft This document describes the components of a data paper, as well as the presentation requirements for its writing and arrangement. This document is applicable to data papers in all forms of dissemination, including print, microform, and…

TC 46 /SC 9 Ballot – ISO/NP 26727-1-2

By SC Webmaster | June 16, 2026 | Comments Off on TC 46 /SC 9 Ballot – ISO/NP 26727-1-2

Part 1 This document describes the components of a data paper, as well as the presentation requirements for its writing and arrangement. This document is applicable to data papers in all forms of dissemination, including print, microform, and electronic versions. Part 2 This document describes the metadata for data papers, focusing on format and elements.…

IST26 — Finalised Conference programme (Barcelona, June 25-26)

By Europe Webmaster | June 16, 2026 | Comments Off on IST26 — Finalised Conference programme (Barcelona, June 25-26)

The ASIS&T European Chapter is delighted to share the conference programme for Information Science Trends 2026, to be held at the Facultat d’Informació i Mitjans Audiovisuals (Universitat de Barcelona) in Barcelona on June 25-26, 2026. The exciting on-site programme includes a keynote from Carlos Aguilar (UB), presentation sessions, a conference dinner, and various opportunities to…

Shannon Oltmann

By Lydia Middleton | June 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Shannon Oltmann

Candidate for Director-at-Large Biography Expand Shannon M. Oltmann is the Associate Dean and Director of the School of Information Sciences at Wayne State University, where she is also a full professor. She obtained her Ph.D. from Indiana University. Oltmann’s research interests include intellectual freedom, censorship, information precarity, and qualitative research methods. She wrote the book…

Anne Barker

By Lydia Middleton | June 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Anne Barker

Candidate for Director-at-Large Biography Expand Anne N. Barker is a Senior Information Specialist in the Legal Department at Genentech, a biotechnology company in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she specializes in patent, litigation, and pharmaceutical pipeline research and analysis. Anne completed her MLIS from San Jose State University in 2005 and received her B.A. from Illinois…

2026 Board Elections

By Lydia Middleton | June 15, 2026 | Comments Off on 2026 Board Elections

In accordance with the ASIS&T Bylaws, all Professional, Retired, Student, Lifetime, and Institutional Members in good standing on May 1 of the election year shall be entitled to one vote on the Board of Directors Ballot. Should you prefer to vote by mail, please send an email to lmiddleton@asist.org to request a paper ballot. Paper…

NISO Ballot

By SC Webmaster | June 14, 2026 | Comments Off on NISO Ballot

VIce Chair/Chair Elect Emily Singley (Vice President, North American Library Relations, Elsevier) (only candidate on ballot Board of Directors Matthew Sheehy (University Librarian, Brandeis University, Representing Boston Library Consortium) Robert Wheeler (Director, Publishing Technologies, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Wendy Queen (Chief Transformation Officer, Johns Hopkins University Press)

Isto Huvila

By lydmiddleton1 | June 17, 2026

Candidate for President-Elect Biography Expand Professor Isto Huvila holds the chair in information studies at the Department of ALM (Archival Studies, Library and Information Studies and Museums and Cultural Heritage Studies) at Uppsala University in Sweden. His primary areas of research include information and knowledge management, information work, knowledge organisation, documentation, research data, and social…

Thanks for Visiting us at ISS/SLC!

By NEASIST Webmaster | June 17, 2026

NEASIS&T enjoyed connecting with attendees and sharing information about our chapter at ISS/SLC26 in Albuquerque this past weekend. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table during the breaks to learn more about us and to get candy. And thank you to our chair-elect, Michele Costello, for organizing our presence at the conference. We had…

ISO/DIS 233-1, Transliteration of Perso-Arabic characters into Latin characters — Part 1: Arabic language

By SC Webmaster | June 16, 2026

The standards committee has voted APPROVE on ISO/DIS 233-1, Transliteration of Perso-Arabic characters into Latin characters — Part 1: Arabic language This document establishes a system for the transliteration of Arabic characters into Latin characters used to write the Arabic language. This modification of the stringent rules established by ISO 233:1984 is especially intended to facilitate…

TC 46 /SC 4 Ballot – ISO/NP 26730-1

By SC Webmaster | June 16, 2026

The standards committee has voted to APPROVE TC 46 /SC 4 Ballot – ISO/NP 26730-1 as a working draft This document describes the components of a data paper, as well as the presentation requirements for its writing and arrangement. This document is applicable to data papers in all forms of dissemination, including print, microform, and…

TC 46 /SC 9 Ballot – ISO/NP 26727-1-2

By SC Webmaster | June 16, 2026

Part 1 This document describes the components of a data paper, as well as the presentation requirements for its writing and arrangement. This document is applicable to data papers in all forms of dissemination, including print, microform, and electronic versions. Part 2 This document describes the metadata for data papers, focusing on format and elements.…

IST26 — Finalised Conference programme (Barcelona, June 25-26)

By Europe Webmaster | June 16, 2026

The ASIS&T European Chapter is delighted to share the conference programme for Information Science Trends 2026, to be held at the Facultat d’Informació i Mitjans Audiovisuals (Universitat de Barcelona) in Barcelona on June 25-26, 2026. The exciting on-site programme includes a keynote from Carlos Aguilar (UB), presentation sessions, a conference dinner, and various opportunities to…

Shannon Oltmann

By Lydia Middleton | June 15, 2026

Candidate for Director-at-Large Biography Expand Shannon M. Oltmann is the Associate Dean and Director of the School of Information Sciences at Wayne State University, where she is also a full professor. She obtained her Ph.D. from Indiana University. Oltmann’s research interests include intellectual freedom, censorship, information precarity, and qualitative research methods. She wrote the book…

Anne Barker

By Lydia Middleton | June 15, 2026

Candidate for Director-at-Large Biography Expand Anne N. Barker is a Senior Information Specialist in the Legal Department at Genentech, a biotechnology company in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she specializes in patent, litigation, and pharmaceutical pipeline research and analysis. Anne completed her MLIS from San Jose State University in 2005 and received her B.A. from Illinois…

2026 Board Elections

By Lydia Middleton | June 15, 2026

In accordance with the ASIS&T Bylaws, all Professional, Retired, Student, Lifetime, and Institutional Members in good standing on May 1 of the election year shall be entitled to one vote on the Board of Directors Ballot. Should you prefer to vote by mail, please send an email to lmiddleton@asist.org to request a paper ballot. Paper…

NISO Ballot

By SC Webmaster | June 14, 2026

VIce Chair/Chair Elect Emily Singley (Vice President, North American Library Relations, Elsevier) (only candidate on ballot Board of Directors Matthew Sheehy (University Librarian, Brandeis University, Representing Boston Library Consortium) Robert Wheeler (Director, Publishing Technologies, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Wendy Queen (Chief Transformation Officer, Johns Hopkins University Press)

ASIS&T President’s Vlog

By Terrence Curtiss | April 22, 2020

ASIS&T President’s Vlog Dear ASIS&T colleagues, Greetings from my home to yours where most of us find ourselves at these uncertain times during the COVID-19 pandemic. I decided to send a video message to use high touch communication to bridge the gap between us.  I am Clara Chu, and in my third Message from the…

From your Executive Director

By Lydia Middleton | April 22, 2020

Return to Inside ASIS&T, April 2020

Call for Board Nominations – Deadline April 27

By Lydia Middleton | April 22, 2020

Call for Nominations ASIS&T Board of Directors Nomination Deadline: 27 April, 2020 The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the positions of President-Elect and Director-at-Large on its Board of Directors. The Nominations Committee of ASIS&T is seeking candidates for the open positions of President-Elect and…

April 2020 Governance Update

By Lydia Middleton | April 22, 2020

FEBRUARY, 2020 The Board of Directors met on February 19, 2020 via video conference. In attendance were Clara Chu (President-Elect); Brian Detlor (President-Elect); Elaine Toms (Past President); Ina Fourie (Treasurer); Emily Knox; Agnes Mainka; Soo Young Rieh; Ana Maria Tammaro; Jim Andrews (SIG Cabinet Director); Michael Olsson (Chapter Cabinet Director); Lydia Middleton (Executive Director); and…

Call for Award Nominations – Deadline April 27

By Terrence Curtiss | April 22, 2020

ASIS&T is now accepting nominations for the following awards, please note all award deadlines have been extended to April 27th, 2020 Award of Merit This award is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes sustained contributions to and/or achievements in the field of information science and/or the professions in which it is practiced. Best Information Science…

New Membership Options

By Lydia Middleton | April 22, 2020

In response to your requests for more flexible ways to pay your member dues, ASIS&T is pleased to announce three new options for member dues payment. Pay Your Dues Each Month We know that in these challenging times, it may be difficult for you to pay the full amount of annual dues all at once.…

Annual Meeting News

By Lydia Middleton | April 20, 2020

Paper / Panel / Alternative Event Submission Deadline: April 27 The submission deadline for Workshops, Tutorials, Papers, Panels, and Alternative Events is April 27 .  We hope this extension will allow all of you to have more time to prepare and submit a session for consideration for the 2020 Annual Meeting which will be held…

SIG News

By Terrence Curtiss | April 20, 2020

SIG-HFIS SIG-HFIS is now accepting applications for the 2020 Student Travel Award from ASIS&T SIG-HFIS. The winner will receive a check for $500 to defray travel expenses to the Annual Meeting this year in Pittsburgh. Details below. Please share with the students you know and work with! The purpose of the award is to assist…

Chapter Updates

By Terrence Curtiss | April 20, 2020

Africa Chapter (Proposed) More than 40 members current and future members in Africa gathered in April to discuss the possibility of creating a new ASIS&T chapter. More details coming soon! Asia Pacific Chapter The Asia Pacific Regional Meeting originally scheduled for late June in Wuhan will now take place virtually in December. The Call for…

Member Spotlight

By Terrence Curtiss | April 20, 2020

What attracted you to information science as a profession and field of study? My background is in science but after my first degree I realized I loved working with people more. I like to think of it as the profession choose me, as I went on to study postgraduate diploma in LIS that’s when I…

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