SIG-Infolearn Events
Post Engaging in International Research Collaborations Via Zoom Thursday, May 15, 2024 9:00 am EDT Zoom Meeting link available via iConnect SIG-III has organized its informal meeting “International Café Meeting” to provide the opportunities to all ASIS&T members. We invite scholars, at all levels in their career, including students to exchange ideas. In…
Read MoreDear all, Would you like to meet and talk to “Human Books”? Are you interested in listening to the stories of your ASIS&T Past Presidents? Then join us the Second Humans of the Library Friday, 7th June 2024, at 10:00 AM EST(Time zone Converter: dateful.com/time-zone-converter ). Please register here. Every human has stories of their struggles, successes, leadership,…
Read MoreInformation Science Trends (IST) 2024: Living online and offline, in darkness and light July 8-10, 2024 15.00pm-18.00pm CEST (July 8-9) & 11.00am-14.00pm CEST (July 10) Online (Zoom) The European Chapter (EC) and European Student Chapter (ESC) of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) seek your contributions to an online conference on Living online…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the positions of President-Elect and Directors-at-Large on its Board of Directors. The Nominations Committee of ASIS&T is seeking candidates for the open positions of President-Elect and two Directors-at-Large on the ASIS&T Board of Directors. Service on the Board of…
Read MoreJoin us at the First Ever ASIS&T Midwest Chapter Spring Symposium on April 26, 2024! Unlike many conferences and events these days, this event has NO set theme. Proposals were encouraged and speakers will present on any topic in library and information science – ranging from librarianship, archival studies, digital humanities, informatics, data science, and…
Read MoreVoted NO COMMENT on ISO/CD 16687, Impact assessment for museums Question: Question: Do you have any comments related to the Committee Draft, ISO/CD 16687? Description: This document defines and describes methods for measuring and assessing the impact of museums on individuals and on society. The methods described can be used for identifying areas of influence…
Read MoreIn Ireland and the United Kingdom, spring is in full swing. The snowdrops have bloomed, daffodils have put on their annual display, and magnolia blooms and cherry blossoms are everywhere. This is one of my favourite moments in the calendar year. For me, spring is a promise for what is to come. Harriet Ann Jacobs…
Read MoreA video message from Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE, Executive Director
Read MoreThe Board of Directors met on January 29, 2024. In attendance were; Crystal Fulton, PhD (President); Ian Ruthven, PhD (President-Elect); Abebe Rorissa, PhD (Past-President); Chris Cunningham, PhD, (Treasurer); Joan Bartlett, PhD; Maria Bonn, PhD; Tina Du, PhD; Bhakti Gala, Ph.D; Lisa Hussey, PhD; Aylen Imeri, PhD; Luanne Sinnamon, PhD; and Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE (Executive…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a disruptive but transformative technology that can bring value to libraries by enabling increased library use, optimizing collection analysis, and enhancing the user experience. Library and information professionals must keep abreast of advances in AI technologies in order to provide innovative and value-added services, access, and collection development. Issues about inequality, discrimination, data privacy, and bias, combined with the costs and evolving nature of AI, influence the adoption of AI in academic, research, and other libraries and information environments.
Read MoreSIG-Infolearn Events
Post Engaging in International Research Collaborations Via Zoom Thursday, May 15, 2024 9:00 am EDT Zoom Meeting link available via iConnect SIG-III has organized its informal meeting “International Café Meeting” to provide the opportunities to all ASIS&T members. We invite scholars, at all levels in their career, including students to exchange ideas. In…
Read MoreDear all, Would you like to meet and talk to “Human Books”? Are you interested in listening to the stories of your ASIS&T Past Presidents? Then join us the Second Humans of the Library Friday, 7th June 2024, at 10:00 AM EST(Time zone Converter: dateful.com/time-zone-converter ). Please register here. Every human has stories of their struggles, successes, leadership,…
Read MoreInformation Science Trends (IST) 2024: Living online and offline, in darkness and light July 8-10, 2024 15.00pm-18.00pm CEST (July 8-9) & 11.00am-14.00pm CEST (July 10) Online (Zoom) The European Chapter (EC) and European Student Chapter (ESC) of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) seek your contributions to an online conference on Living online…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the positions of President-Elect and Directors-at-Large on its Board of Directors. The Nominations Committee of ASIS&T is seeking candidates for the open positions of President-Elect and two Directors-at-Large on the ASIS&T Board of Directors. Service on the Board of…
Read MoreJoin us at the First Ever ASIS&T Midwest Chapter Spring Symposium on April 26, 2024! Unlike many conferences and events these days, this event has NO set theme. Proposals were encouraged and speakers will present on any topic in library and information science – ranging from librarianship, archival studies, digital humanities, informatics, data science, and…
Read MoreVoted NO COMMENT on ISO/CD 16687, Impact assessment for museums Question: Question: Do you have any comments related to the Committee Draft, ISO/CD 16687? Description: This document defines and describes methods for measuring and assessing the impact of museums on individuals and on society. The methods described can be used for identifying areas of influence…
Read MoreIn Ireland and the United Kingdom, spring is in full swing. The snowdrops have bloomed, daffodils have put on their annual display, and magnolia blooms and cherry blossoms are everywhere. This is one of my favourite moments in the calendar year. For me, spring is a promise for what is to come. Harriet Ann Jacobs…
Read MoreA video message from Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE, Executive Director
Read MoreThe Board of Directors met on January 29, 2024. In attendance were; Crystal Fulton, PhD (President); Ian Ruthven, PhD (President-Elect); Abebe Rorissa, PhD (Past-President); Chris Cunningham, PhD, (Treasurer); Joan Bartlett, PhD; Maria Bonn, PhD; Tina Du, PhD; Bhakti Gala, Ph.D; Lisa Hussey, PhD; Aylen Imeri, PhD; Luanne Sinnamon, PhD; and Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE (Executive…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a disruptive but transformative technology that can bring value to libraries by enabling increased library use, optimizing collection analysis, and enhancing the user experience. Library and information professionals must keep abreast of advances in AI technologies in order to provide innovative and value-added services, access, and collection development. Issues about inequality, discrimination, data privacy, and bias, combined with the costs and evolving nature of AI, influence the adoption of AI in academic, research, and other libraries and information environments.
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