SIG-Infolearn Events
Voted APPROVE onISO/DTS 23078-1, Specification of DRM technology Question: Do you approve the draft for publication? Description: This document describes three types of copyright protection technologies in use in the publishing industry.
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SIG-HFIS The Special Interest Group on the History and Foundations of Information Science (SIG-HFIS) of ASIS&T seeks submissions and nominations for the 2020 Bob Williams History Awards. There are two awards: the Bob Williams Research Grant and the Bob Williams Research Paper Award. Please find more information about eligibility, submission, and selection criteria below. Note…
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Asia-Pacific Chapter The South Asia Chapter of ASIS&T partly sponsored a seminar on “Libraries, Archives and Museums: Hubs of Cultural Heritage Preservation” on 13th December 2019 at the State Library, Kohima, Nagaland, a north eastern mountain state in India. The seminar was organized and conducted in collaboration with the Department of Art & Culture, Government…
Read MoreVoted APPROVE on ISO/DTR 22038, Description and presentation of rights information Question: Do you approve the draft for publication? Description: This document provides a guideline for digital collections to effectively present rights information to their end-users. Digital collection in this document is mainly focused on digital collections in libraries, museums, archives or other organizations that offer…
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What attracted you to information science as a profession and field of study? I was attracted to information science as it gives me a lifetime opportunity to connect with people through the information and to study on the information phenomena that changes today’s world so fast. My professional interest as a faculty is that I…
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Join Us for ASIS&T Hour – A Monthly Virtual Meet-Up! Have a question for the Board? Want to give feedback on the Annual Meeting? Want to learn what is planned for the next year? Well this is your chance to meet up with the ASIS&T Board and share your thoughts about how things are going…
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We are pleased to announce the recent hiring of two new employees Naonnda Scoggins and Aminta Dawson in the positions of Accounting and Office Manager and Administrative Assistant to the ASIS&T Central team! For a list of all ASIS&T staff and their roles please visit our website. Return to Inside ASIS&T February 2020
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iConference 2020 Preview The iSchools’ next event will be iConference 2020, to be held March 23-26, 2020, in Borås, Sweden. iConference 2020 is co-hosted by the University of Borås: Swedish School of Library and Information Science, and Oslo Metropolitan University: Department of Archivistics, Library and Information Science. It is the 15th conference in our annual series.…
Read MoreVoted YES on ISO/WD 639-4, Codes for the representation of language Question: Do you approve the circulation of the draft as a CD? Description: This document gives the terminology and general principles of language coding for the code elements specified by the other parts of the ISO 639 series and their combination with other standards…
Read MoreThe board of the European Student Chapter welcomes you into the new year 2020. ✨As there have been some changes in the board, we want to (re-)introduce ourselves to you. We are especially happy to see some new faces from different countries. 🌎We are excited for the things to come and wish you all a…
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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…
Read MoreWe 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…
Read MoreWith 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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