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Chris Cunningham

By lydmiddleton1 | June 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Chris Cunningham

Candidate for Treasurer Biography Expand Dr. Chris Cunningham finished his Doctoral studies at the University of South Carolina. He received his Master in Library and Information Studies from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, focusing on technology and his Bachelor in Art in History from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, with minors in Mathematics…

Rebekah Willson

By lydmiddleton1 | June 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Rebekah Willson

Candidate for Director-at-Large Biography Expand Dr. Rebekah (Becky) Willson is an associate professor at the School of Information Studies at McGill University (Montréal, Canada). Dr. Willson’s research is in the field of information behaviour and practices – particularly focusing on individuals and groups who are undergoing transitions and living with uncertainty, including academics working on…

Isto Huvila

By lydmiddleton1 | June 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Isto Huvila

Candidate for Director-at-Large 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…

Marlene Holmner

By lydmiddleton1 | June 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Marlene Holmner

Candidate for President-Elect Biography Expand Dr. Marlene Holmner holds a DPhil in Information Science from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and is an Associate Professor and the current Head of the Department of the Department of Information Science at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Her research interests lie in the fields of Information Ethics,…

2025 Board Elections

By lydmiddleton1 | June 12, 2025 | Comments Off on 2025 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…

SLA Merger Information

By lydmiddleton1 | June 10, 2025 | Comments Off on SLA Merger Information

ASIS&T will use this space to share information with our current and future members about the plans for and process of merger with the Special Libraries Association. A working group consisting of Heather Kotula, 2025 SLA President-Elect; John DiGilio, 2025 SLA Past President; Christine Pelosi, SLA Director; Julie Smith Maekask, SLA Director; James Manasco, SLA Director; Ian…

ASIS&T/SLA Merger Comments & FAQ

By lydmiddleton1 | June 10, 2025 | Comments Off on ASIS&T/SLA Merger Comments & FAQ

The following comments have been received from ASIS&T and joint members in response to the ASIS&T/SLA merger framework: Some personal historical notes from Linda Smith: SLA/ASIS(T) merger discussions were active but failed in the summer of 1971 when I began studying for my MS in Library Science. Subsequently I joined SLA and helped found an…

SIG-HLTH Webinar: Cripping Conferences – Rethinking Accessibility and Participation in Academic Spaces

By SIG-HLTH Webmaster | June 6, 2025 | Comments Off on SIG-HLTH Webinar: Cripping Conferences – Rethinking Accessibility and Participation in Academic Spaces

Webinar Description This webinar, Cripping Conferences – Rethinking Accessibility and Participation in Academic Spaces, will feature Rhys Dreeszen Bowman and Leah Dudak, co-authors of Cripping Conferences: An Autoethnographic Exploration of Disability in Academia. Drawing from their personal and scholarly insights as disabled scholars, they will critically examine how academic conferences often fail to meet accessibility…

Julien to Receive the 2025 Award of Merit

By lydmiddleton1 | May 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Julien to Receive the 2025 Award of Merit

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Heidi Julien is the recipient of the 2025 ASIS&T Award of Merit, the highest honor presented by the Association. The award’s purpose is to recognize an individual who has made particularly noteworthy and sustained contributions to the information science field. The award…

Agarwal to Receive 2025 Bob Williams History Fund Research Grant

By lydmiddleton1 | May 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Agarwal to Receive 2025 Bob Williams History Fund Research Grant

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Dr. Naresh Agarwal is the recipient of the 2025 Bob Williams Research Grant. The Grant is awarded to an outstanding research proposal exploring the history of information science and technology. Agarwal’s grant proposal is titled, “Weaving the history of the information science field…

Chris Cunningham

By lydmiddleton1 | June 12, 2025

Candidate for Treasurer Biography Expand Dr. Chris Cunningham finished his Doctoral studies at the University of South Carolina. He received his Master in Library and Information Studies from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, focusing on technology and his Bachelor in Art in History from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, with minors in Mathematics…

Rebekah Willson

By lydmiddleton1 | June 12, 2025

Candidate for Director-at-Large Biography Expand Dr. Rebekah (Becky) Willson is an associate professor at the School of Information Studies at McGill University (Montréal, Canada). Dr. Willson’s research is in the field of information behaviour and practices – particularly focusing on individuals and groups who are undergoing transitions and living with uncertainty, including academics working on…

Isto Huvila

By lydmiddleton1 | June 12, 2025

Candidate for Director-at-Large 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…

Marlene Holmner

By lydmiddleton1 | June 12, 2025

Candidate for President-Elect Biography Expand Dr. Marlene Holmner holds a DPhil in Information Science from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and is an Associate Professor and the current Head of the Department of the Department of Information Science at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Her research interests lie in the fields of Information Ethics,…

2025 Board Elections

By lydmiddleton1 | June 12, 2025

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…

SLA Merger Information

By lydmiddleton1 | June 10, 2025

ASIS&T will use this space to share information with our current and future members about the plans for and process of merger with the Special Libraries Association. A working group consisting of Heather Kotula, 2025 SLA President-Elect; John DiGilio, 2025 SLA Past President; Christine Pelosi, SLA Director; Julie Smith Maekask, SLA Director; James Manasco, SLA Director; Ian…

ASIS&T/SLA Merger Comments & FAQ

By lydmiddleton1 | June 10, 2025

The following comments have been received from ASIS&T and joint members in response to the ASIS&T/SLA merger framework: Some personal historical notes from Linda Smith: SLA/ASIS(T) merger discussions were active but failed in the summer of 1971 when I began studying for my MS in Library Science. Subsequently I joined SLA and helped found an…

SIG-HLTH Webinar: Cripping Conferences – Rethinking Accessibility and Participation in Academic Spaces

By SIG-HLTH Webmaster | June 6, 2025

Webinar Description This webinar, Cripping Conferences – Rethinking Accessibility and Participation in Academic Spaces, will feature Rhys Dreeszen Bowman and Leah Dudak, co-authors of Cripping Conferences: An Autoethnographic Exploration of Disability in Academia. Drawing from their personal and scholarly insights as disabled scholars, they will critically examine how academic conferences often fail to meet accessibility…

Julien to Receive the 2025 Award of Merit

By lydmiddleton1 | May 29, 2025

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Heidi Julien is the recipient of the 2025 ASIS&T Award of Merit, the highest honor presented by the Association. The award’s purpose is to recognize an individual who has made particularly noteworthy and sustained contributions to the information science field. The award…

Agarwal to Receive 2025 Bob Williams History Fund Research Grant

By lydmiddleton1 | May 29, 2025

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Dr. Naresh Agarwal is the recipient of the 2025 Bob Williams Research Grant. The Grant is awarded to an outstanding research proposal exploring the history of information science and technology. Agarwal’s grant proposal is titled, “Weaving the history of the information science field…

Board Seeks Input on Proposed Bylaws Amendments

By Lydia Middleton | May 22, 2022

The ASIS&T Board of Directors invites member feedback on two proposed amendments to the ASIS&T Bylaws. These changes relate to the nominations and elections process. Please see the ASIS&T Website for more information on these proposed amendments and the invitation to make comments or ask questions. The public comment period will be open through June 3, 2022.…

2022 Class of ASIS&T Distinguished Members

By Lydia Middleton | May 22, 2022

ASIS&T’s signature designation, the ASIS&T Distinguished Member, is an elite status attained by those with a demonstrated commitment to mastering their profession through sustained educational pursuits and a proven track record of service to both their community and the information science and technology field. The ASIS&T Distinguished Member program recognizes members of ASIS&T’s global membership…

Want to Present at Annual Meeting But Can’t Come to Pittsburgh?

By pyonker@asist.org | May 22, 2022

In addition to the traditional poster session held during the 2022 ASIS&T Annual Meeting, individuals who are unable to attend the meeting in person are invited to submit a proposal for the virtual poster session to be held on October 3, 2022 via Zoom. When submitting, authors will have the option to submit to the…

What do Rutgers, San Jose State, Simmons and Syracuse Universities All Have In Common?

By Lydia Middleton | May 22, 2022

They are all Gold Sponsors of the 2022 ASIS&T Annual Meeting! As Gold Sponsors these schools receive: One (1) complimentary full meeting registration valued at $850 One (1) half-page ad in the meeting program ($400 value) One (1) table-top exhibit ($1,600 value) Their logo on the ASIS&T Annual Meeting website Thier logo and 25-word description…

ASIS&T Consulting Service Needs You!

By Lydia Middleton | May 22, 2022

In August of 2021, the ASIS&T Board approved moving forward with the development of a consulting service to provide advice and consultation to the private and public sectors on information challenges. Under this new program, ASIS&T will serve as as the contracting entity in the provision of consulting services provided by ASIS&T members to a…

24-Hour Global Conference Recap

By Lydia Middleton | May 22, 2022

The ASIS&T 24-Hour Conference entitled “Theme: Networking, Sharing, and Learning: Challenges and Opportunities” was held on April 26-27, 2022. This was the first international virtual conference of its type. For conference purposes, the world has divided into three regions i.e. America, Asia/Pacific and Europe/Africa zones. North America Region Summary The ASIS&T 24-Hour Conference took place…

May 2022 Annual Meeting News

By pyonker@asist.org | May 22, 2022

We are excited to hold our 85th Annual Meeting totally in person in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. The last time we all gathered for a 100% in-person meeting was in 2019. We will have 4 workshops held virtually on October 8-9, and you can find details about how to attend these workshops on our website. We…

Governance Update, May 2022

By Lydia Middleton | May 22, 2022

The Board of Directors met on April 4, 2022 via video conference. In attendance were Naresh Agarwal, PhD (President);  Abebe Rorissa, PhD (President-Elect); Brian Detlor, PhD (Past President); Ina Fourie, PhD (Treasurer); Joan Bartlett, PhD; Maria Bonn, PhD; Tina Du, PhD, Anna Maria Tammaro, PhD; Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE (Executive Director); and Chris Cunningham, PhD…

New from JASIST- May 2022

By pyonker@asist.org | May 22, 2022

JASIST Volume 73, Issue 5, May 2022 Full Issue   OPINION PAPER Whose relevance? Web search engines as multisided relevance machines Olof Sundin, Dirk Lewandowski, Jutta Haider   RESEARCH ARTICLES Relating information seeking and use to intellectual humility Tim Gorichanaz Classification and analysis of PubPeer comments: How a web journal club is used José Luis…

What’s New in Information Matters- May 2022

By pyonker@asist.org | May 22, 2022

Check out the newest articles from Information Matters (IM), ASIS&T’s digital-only communication translational forum for information science, bringing relevant and current research evidence and industry developments, news, and opinion to a global public audience free of charge. Sign up for our weekly newsletters from IM from here. A Stakeholder Perspective: How Do Hot Papers Spread on Twitter? by…

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