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Open Practices In Education – Symposium

July 10, 2019

November 14-15, 2019 Frankfurt, Germany The symposium is directed at researchers who work on Open Research Practices or Open Research Resources, or any related questions. Participants are invited to present ongoing and future projects, and identify potential collaborators. The focus of the symposium will be networking and sharing of ideas. Please find the full Call…

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ISIC 2020

July 10, 2019

September 28 – October 02, 2020 Pretoria, South Africa The ISIC conferences focus on people’s contextualised interactions with information. They welcome interdisciplinary information research, taking influence from fields such as information science, information studies, library studies, communication studies, computer science, education, information management, information systems, management science, psychology, social psychology, sociology, and other disciplines. A…

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Willson to Receive James M. Cretsos Leadership Award

July 3, 2019

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Lydia Middleton The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Dr. Rebekah Willson is a 2019 recipient of the ASIS&T James M. Cretsos Leadership Award. The award’s purpose is to recognize a new ASIS&T member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in professional ASIS&T activities.…

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Ameen to Receive James M. Cretsos Leadership Award

July 3, 2019

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Lydia Middleton The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Dr. Kanwal Ameen is a 2019 recipient of the ASIS&T James M. Cretsos Leadership Award. The award’s purpose is to recognize a new ASIS&T member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in professional ASIS&T activities.…

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America’s Information Wars to Receive Book of the Year Award

July 3, 2019

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Lydia Middleton The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that America’s Information Wars: The Untold Story of Information Systems in America’s Conflicts and Politics from World War II to the Internet Age, written by Professor Colin Burke of the University of Maryland and published by…

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Borgman to Receive Award of Merit

July 3, 2019

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Lydia Middleton The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Professor Christine L. Borgman, Distinguished Research Professor and Presidential Chair in Information Studies Emerita at the University of California, Los Angeles is the 2019 recipient of the ASIS&T Award of Merit, the highest honor presented…

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Connaway to Receive Watson Davis Award for Service

July 3, 2019

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Lydia Middleton The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Lynn Silipigni Connaway, PhD is the 2019 recipient of the Watson Davis Award for Service. The award’s purpose is to recognize an individual member of the Association who has shown continuous dedicated leadership in and service…

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SIG-AH Student Paper Contest Winner

July 2, 2019

The winner of the $500 SIG AH Student Paper Contest is Sherry Yi, for “Playful Learning in the 21st Century: Motivational Variables, Interest Assessment, and Games.” Congratulations Sherry!

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2019 Social Informatics Best Paper Awards – Call for Nominations

June 28, 2019

The ASIS&T Special Interest Group for Social Informatics (SIG SI) is issuing a call for nominations for the 2019 Annual Social Informatics Best Paper Awards, with nominations due by July 10. Self-nominations are welcome and the nomination process is quite short, as detailed below. Winners are also invited to present their work during SIG SI’s Research Symposium at ASIS&T 2019 in Melbourne. SIG SI seeks nominations for…

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Call for Papers: Showcasing Doctoral Research in Information Science [Special Issue] Aslib Journal of Information Management

June 25, 2019

The European Chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) calls out for doctoral students to collaborate and work together with their doctoral advisers on a contribution for this special issue. If you would like to submit you can find more information on the scope and submission format here. Deadline: October 30th, 2019

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SIG-Infolearn Events

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

October 17, 2025

ASIS&T is delighted to announce the 2nd Annual ASIS&T President’s Lecture. The Lecture will be 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 December…

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2025 NEASIS&T Conference Support Awardees

September 18, 2025

The US Northeast Chapter (NEASIS&T) is thrilled to announce the 2025 recipients of our Conference Support Award, which supports participation in the ASIS&T 2025 Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held in Washington D.C. from November 14-18, 2025. The award aims to support scholarship and connect research and practice by bringing new voices to the…

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President’s Message, September 2025

September 12, 2025

Hello all, Do you prefer beginnings or endings? The start of something new and exciting or the closure of something satisfying and absorbing? A blank page or final edits? Cracking open a new bottle of sauce or tapping the bottom to release the final few drops? My colleague Nigel Fabb recently gave a valedictory lecture…

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From Your Executive Director, September 2025

September 12, 2025

ASIS&T Executive Director, Lydia Middleton has recorded a video sharing updates about the organization. Captions are available by clicking “cc”. Please note that these captions are auto-generated so may not be 100% accurate. Back to Inside ASIS&T, September 2025

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Governance Update, September 2025

September 12, 2025

The Board of Directors met on July 29, 2025 via Zoom. In attendance were; Ian Ruthven (President); Maria Bonn (President-Elect); Chris Cunningham, PhD, (Treasurer); Lu An, Timothy Dickey, Bhakti Gala; Lisa Hussey; Aylin Imeri; Luanne Sinnamon, PhD; and Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE (Executive Director). Attending as a guest was Megan Pfefferle, Associate ED. 1. Strategic…

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Welcome New ASIS&T Members, September 2025

September 12, 2025

ASIS&T welcomes the following Individuals who have joined ASIS&T since July of 2025: Lindsay Abaziou | USA | Student Sophie Abbott | Canada | Student Lisa Abbott | USA | Professional Jeremy Abbott | USA | Student Jillian Aberdale | USA | Professional Jessie Abraham | USA | Professional Latifah Abubakr | USA | Student…

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#ASIST25 Update, September 2025

September 12, 2025

JOIN US AT THE 2025 ASIS&T ANNUAL MEETING! We are just two months away from the 88th ASIS&T Annual Meeting, happening November 14-18, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA. With almost 500 registrants already confirmed, this is shaping up to be a record-breaking event! This year’s theme, “Difficult Conversations: The Role…

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New ASIS&T Marketing Opportunities!

September 12, 2025

ASIS&T has reimaigined our marketing and advertising opportunities! If you know a company or organization that is looking for a smart way to boost visibility and connect with a targeted audience, we’d love to help-feel free to send them our way! ASIS&T offers opportunities for your organization to highlight its products and services to a…

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IDEA Institute 2025 – Asynchronous Certificate Course

September 12, 2025

It’s not too late to obtain an AI Certificate from the IDEA Institute. You can still register for IDEA Institute and take the course asynchronously at your own pace. Once completed successfully, you will receive your ASIS&T Certificate in AI. More Information Available Here Register Here Back to Inside ASIS&T, September 2025

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NEASIS&T Fall Meet and Greet

September 11, 2025

Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 (5:30 PM – 6:30 PM) (EDT) Cost: Free! Location: Virtual Register The Northeast chapter of the Association for Information Science & Technology (NEASIS&T) is hosting a virtual Fall Meet and Greet on Thursday, Sep. 25 from 5:30-6:30pm! It’s a low-key, informal social event. It’s free and open to everyone (public,…

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