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Submission Deadlines Extended

March 20, 2020

In our ongoing effort to be responsive to the many demands on your time in this era of uncertainty, ASIS&T will be extending submission deadlines for the Annual Meeting Call for Proposals as follows: Papers Paper proposals due: April 27, 2020 Paper decision notification: June 1, 2020 Layout-ready accepted papers due: June 15, 2020 Workshops & Tutorials Workshop…

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ASIS&T Authors Examine the Role of Information During a Global Health Crisis

March 16, 2020

Contact:  Lydia Middleton, Executive Director +1-301-495-0900 x1100 lmiddleton@asist.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2020 Silver Spring, Maryland   ASIS&T AUTHORS EXAMINE THE ROLE OF INFORMATION DURING A GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS The Association for Information Science and Technology announces the publication of “Global health crises are also information crises: A call to action” in its Journal…

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Call for Panelists at the Upcoming ASIS&T Annual Meeting

March 15, 2020

Dear Colleagues, The ASIS&T SIG-STI (Special Interest Group on Scientific & Technical Information) is planning to propose panels at the ASIS&T Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh this fall. We’d really like to provide a venue in which presenters and audiences could have thorough discussions on topics related to scientific and technical information. Two proposed themes for the…

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A Welcome Message from the SIG-SI Chair, Rachel Simons

March 6, 2020

Dear SIG-SI members, Welcome to 2020, the year of the rat and the beginning of a new decade! Your leadership team is looking forward to planning engaging events and facilitating exciting opportunities for SIG-SI in this new year.  As the current SIG-SI chair, I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and the rest…

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UPCOMING SIG-STI WEBINAR ON APRIL 16

March 3, 2020

Research Context and Research Chemistry: Information Literacy, Scholarly Publishing, and Data Management in the Chemistry CurriculumSponsored by SIG-STIPresenter: Joshua BoryczApril 16 11:00 AM EDT – 12:00 PM EDTFor registration:https://www.asist.org/meetings-events/webinars/research-context-and-research-chemistry-information-literacy-scholarly-publishing-and-data-management-in-the-chemistry-curriculum/

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JASIS&T Special Issue on Information Behaviour & Information Practices Theory: Call for Papers

February 25, 2020

Background There are several challenges to the development and application of theory in the field(s) of information behaviour and information practices. While there is a long and rich tradition of creating models and frameworks in information behaviour (e.g., Case & Given, 2016a; Ellis, 1993; Godbold, 2006; McKenzie, 2003; Wilson, 1999), this has not been the…

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NEWSLETTER February 2020 – Issue 15

February 24, 2020

In this brand new joint winter edition of the European Student Chapter & European Chapter (ESC & EC) newsletter we will present you a variety of topics. We introduce you to our new officer boards. You can read about our new established interview series – this time with Anna Maria Tammaro, University of Parma and…

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Work on Social Media? Want feedback on your ASIS&T submissions?

February 20, 2020

ASIS&T SIG-SM (Special Interest Group on Social Media) will provide quick feedback on your ASIS&T submissions to help improve them before submission to the ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Reviews will be provided within 10 days of the submission deadline. All papers will get two reviews. Reviews will focus on structure, writing and research contributions and adopt…

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!! SUSPENDED !! ASIS&T European Student Chapter Scientivity Contest 2020

February 17, 2020

!! SUSPENDED !! Due to the circumstances of COVID-19, the ESC Scientivity Contest will be suspended. We are all sorry about this decision, but will reactivate and restart our event as soon as possible. Stay healthy and safe! Are you studying in Europe?Is your research focused on topics or methods related to information science? The…

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Systematic Review – ISO 10161-2, Interlibrary Loan Application Protocol – Protocol Conformance Statement

February 16, 2020

Voted CONFIRM on Systematic Review – ISO 10161-2, Interlibrary Loan Application Protocol – Protocol Conformance Statement Question: Systematic Review – ISO 10161-2, Interlibrary Loan Application Protocol – Protocol Conformance Statement Description: his part of ISO 10161 defines the protocol implementation conformance statement (PICS) proforma for the ILL protocol as specified in ISO 10161-1, in compliance…

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SIG-Infolearn Events

SIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2025 Annual Meeting Paper and Poster Award Winners

November 12, 2025

SIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2025 Annual Meeting Paper and Poster Award Winners SIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2025 Annual Meeting Long Paper Award Title: When Chatman Meets Chinese Rural Older People with Health Anxiety: From Life in the Round to Concentric Life Circles Authors: Lin Wang, Xinyi Wu, and Huajian Zhu, Chinese Academy of Science and Education Evaluation, Hangzhou Dianzi…

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NEASIS&T Chapter Member Business Meeting (2025-11-04) Recording, Slides, & Minutes Now Available

November 10, 2025

We had a great Chapter Member Business Meeting reviewing the past year’s accomplishments, member survey results, and goals for the year ahead. We’re especially excited about members of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) joining us and were thrilled to see so many SLA colleagues participate in the meeting. The recording, slides, and minutes from our…

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Announcing the Presenter Stipend Recipients

November 7, 2025

With the 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting taking place nearby in Crystal City, VA., NEASIS&T has offered several Presenter Stipends to help offset travel and registration costs for current NEASIS&T Chapter members presenting in person.  Recipients were selected for how strongly their submissions aligned with our rubric criteria, demonstrating meaningful contributions to the field, clear professional…

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President’s Message, November 2025

November 6, 2025

Dear friends We’re almost there! It’s nearly time for the 88th Annual Meeting. When I began my term as President I said that I wished for a year of conversations. The theme of this year’s Annual Meeting is Difficult Conversations: The Role of Information Science in the Age of Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and there are so…

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From Your Executive Director, November 2025

November 6, 2025

Greetings friends and colleagues, As we wrap up another remarkable year for ASIS&T, I’m delighted to share several exciting updates that speak to the incredible momentum and growth of our community. A Record-Breaking Annual Meeting Our 2025 Annual Meeting in Crystal City promises to be one for the books-with record attendance nearing 600 participants! I…

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Final ASIS&T Strategic Plan, 2025-28

November 6, 2025

As ASIS&T continues to grow and evolve, it is essential that our direction reflects both the needs of our members and the rapidly changing landscape of the information sciences. ASIS&T pleased to share that the 2025-2028 ASIS&T Strategic Plan has been finalized and is now available for download HERE. This plan represents many months of…

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Fourie to Present 2nd Annual ASIS&T President’s Lecture

November 6, 2025

ASIS&T is delighted to announce the 2nd Annual ASIS&T President’s Lecture. The Lecture will be freely open to the public and delivered via Zoom to ensure that all who wish to may attend. It will also serve as the kickoff plenary of the 2025 ASIS&T Virtual Annual Meeting. The ASIS&T President’s Lecture will take place…

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#ASIST25 Update, November 2025

November 6, 2025

GET READY! THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! The ASIS&T community is coming together, are you joining us? This November 14-18, we will be in Crystal City for a high-energy meeting of discovery, innovation, and collaboration across the field of information science and technology. With record-breaking attendance already locked in, this is one of the most anticipated…

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Livestreaming Opportunities for the ASIS&T Annual Meeting

November 6, 2025

We will offer live Zoom streaming of both the keynote session and the Business Meeting, ensuring that members who can’t attend in person are still able to participate in these cornerstone events. This hybrid approach will continue to enhance accessibility and inclusivity across our global membership. Click the links below to access the session at…

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New Communities in iConnect

November 6, 2025

Now that ASIS&T has merged with the Special Libraries Association (SLA), we have created several new iConnect communities that are open for ASIS&T members to join. Click the links below to check out and join the following communities: Military Libraries Community Physicians-Astronomy-Mathematics (PAM) Engineering Community Legal Community Community Informatics Local Chapter – DMV (D.C., Maryland,…

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