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Posted on September 2, 2019 by Lydia Middleton Ian Ruthven Steven Buchanan Cara Jardine The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that “Isolated, overwhelmed and worried: young first-time mothers asking for information and support online” written by Drs. Ian Ruthven, Steven…
Read MoreThe ASIS&T Special Interest Group for International Information Issues (SIG-III) is pleased to announce the winners of the InforShare Award for 2019: Allistair Mbele, Librarian, Aga Khan University-Institute for Educational Development, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Muhammad Tariq, Incharge, Library Information Services, COMSATS University, Lahore, Pakistan. Muhammad Yousuf Ali, Associate Librarian, Aga Khan University-Faculty of Health Sciences,…
Read MoreIt is my pleasure, as the Awards Coordinator for the ASIS&T Special Interest Group for Social Informatics (SIG SI), to be able to announce the winners of the 2019 ASIS&T SIG SI Social Informatics Best Paper Award. Out of eight nominated papers, each received two reviews from social informatics scholars, with those reviews then evaluated by our…
Read MoreSIG-STI is calling for nominations/self-nominations for officers for the 2019-2020 term period. Deadline: August 23, 2019. – Chair-elect – Secretary /Treasurer – Communications Officer – Webmaster Chair-elect (2 year commitment) The Chair-elect, who automatically becomes Chair in the following year, works closely with the Chair in planning and executing SIG programs and serves as the Alternate SIG Cabinet Representative. The…
Read MorePosted on August 2, 2019 by Lydia Middleton ASIS&T wishes to congratulate the three individuals that were elected to the Board of Directors in the recently-concluded election. They are: President-Elect: Brian Detlor, PhD McMaster University Treasurer: Ina Fourie, PhD University of Pretoria …
Read MoreNominations for the SIG Digital Libraries 2019-2020 Executive Committee are now open. Positions on the Committee eligible for nomination include: Chair-Elect Secretary Treasurer (may be combined as Secretary/Treasurer) Communications Officer Webmaster Full description of roles and responsibilities of each position can be viewed at: https://www.asist.org/sig/sigdl/sig-dl-officer-positions/ Submit nominations and self-nominations here: https://forms.gle/A36yqh1G9LDL3ziFA Nominations to include the following information:…
Read MoreDear SIG/OIM members: In my June newsletter, I called for nominations for the following offices: Chair-Elect Treasurer SIG Cabinet Representative. Here are the criteria [1] for nominations of officers: individuals willing to commit their time to providing the necessary leadership for the SIG. Individuals must be members of ASIS&T and the SIG at the time of their…
Read MoreDear Colleagues, The ASIS&T Special Interest Group Social Media (SIG-SM) is pleased to announce ‘Social Media Membership Award’ to sponsor the information professionals and students who are interested or working in the domain of Social Media. This award is specifically developed/designed to encourage diversity in ASIS&T and facilitate information professionals and students from developing economies…
Read MorePosted on July 18, 2019 by Lydia Middleton Professor Bar-Ilan Receiving 2018 Research in Information Science Award It is with great sadness that the ASIS&T community learned of the passing of Professor Judit Bar-Ilan on July 16th. Professor Bar-Ilan has been a highly engaged member of the ASIS&T community, having served on the Annual Meeting…
Read More(Seeking Candidates) We are seeking candidates for the SIG SM Board of 2020. The open positions are: Chair-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Webmaster, Communications and Social Media officer, Archivist, Recruitment Membership, and Designer. The board is open to suggestions for additional (special responsibility) positions. The main responsibility as a board member is to work and cooperate with…
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Hello information people! In my part of the northern hemisphere the clocks changed overnight, and although that means that I am missing an hour of much-needed sleep, I am experiencing the annual seasonal glee of looking out the window at almost 7 PM and realizing it’s still light! Another hour of light means I’ll be…
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Greetings colleagues, As we move deeper into the year, I’m struck by the incredible momentum building across our community. The energy within ASIS&T has always been strong, but this year feels different-bigger, more connected, and full of possibility. Much of that is thanks to the exciting initiatives ahead and the remarkable progress we’re making together.…
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ASIS&T awards represent the greatest recognition and respect professionals may afford their colleagues. All ASIS&T members and non-members are invited and encouraged to submit nominations for the awards. Selections of award recipients are made after thoughtful and thorough consideration by appropriate jury or official body of the Association. The 2026 awards will be presented at…
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The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) Board is looking for a new Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of the Association of Information Science & Technology, the official journal of the ASIS&T, who has the expertise to drive the journal forward.The Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology (JASIST) is a leading international forum for peer-reviewed research in…
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20-23 APRIL, 2026 Online/On-Demand Certificate Course Artificial 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,…
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ISS/SLC26 Early Bird Registration Rates End April 6, 2026 Take advantage of Early Bird rates for the Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) before the deadline on April 6, 2026. Join colleagues this June in Albuquerque for valuable learning, idea-sharing, and professional connections across the information science and special libraries community. Beyond the…
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#ASIST26 Call for Proposals is Still Open The call for proposals for the upcoming 2026 ASIS&T Annual Meeting (#ASIST26), the premier international conference in the field of information science is still open! Under the theme “Crossing Boundaries: Advancing Global Dialogue and Well-being through Information Research and Practice,” we are looking for ideas that spark conversation…
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Your Voice Matters! Please take 2 minutes to complete this short survey and help us identify the preferred location for the ASIS&T 2028 Annual Meeting. Your response will guide our planning. Please complete the survey by March 30th, 2026. Complete the Survey Back to Inside ASIS&T, March 2026
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ASIS&T would like to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of members. Please share with us news of your tenure, promotion, doctoral defense, job change, publication and/or grant receipt. We will recognize these accomplishments in each issue of Inside ASIS&T. Please complete this form to let us know what you’ve done! Laureen Cantwell-Jurkovic started as the Humanities &…
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