SIG-Infolearn Events
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…
Read MoreSeptember 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…
Read MorePosted 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.…
Read MorePosted 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.…
Read MorePosted 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…
Read MorePosted 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…
Read MorePosted 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…
Read MoreThe 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!
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe 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-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…
Read MoreDear 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…
Read MoreGreetings 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…
Read MoreAs 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…
Read MoreASIS&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…
Read MoreGET 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…
Read MoreWe 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…
Read MoreNow 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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