SIG-Infolearn Events
CO-ASIS&T will hold our annual business meeting on September 25 to share a brief overview of our programs, membership, finances, and administration information from the 2017-2018 year, as well as discuss some of our plans for the upcoming year. The meeting tends to last 10-15 minutes, and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Prior to…
Read MoreThe following message was published in the Inside ASIS&T newsletter. ———————————————————————————— ASIS&T is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2018 ASIS&T Student Chapter of the Year Award is the University of North Texas (UNT) Student Chapter. In selecting UNT ASIS&T student chapter for the award, the jury considered the chapter’s membership, activities, communications,…
Read MoreNational Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region will award travel stipends to one person from each of the 6 New England states (6 total stipends) to attend Library Carpentry on October 22-23. This workshop is organized by the New England Chapter of the Association for Information Science and hosted by Brown University. Library…
Read MoreThe Special Interest Group-Digital Libraries (SIG-DL) is delighted to announce the winner of the SIG-DL 2018 Student Engagement Award: Alessandra Seiter. Alessandra Seiter is a MLIS candidate at Simmons University School of Library and Information Science, concentrating in Cultural Heritage Informatics. Her LIS praxis is informed by an undergrad education in human geography and a…
Read MoreAs an ASIS&T SIG, SIG HFIS organizes and sponsors sessions for the annual meeting of the society. If you are interested in taking part in such a session or organizing one please contact the SIG chair. The meetings are held in the fall, but deadlines are around January so it is necessary to plan well…
Read MoreCFP: easychair.org/cfp/sigsiiepsm2018 The emergence and fast-paced development of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, virtual and augmented reality, and embedded and ubiquitous computing present myriad forms of opportunities and challenges. For example, the increasing role of AI in autonomous systems (e.g., self-driving cars or production robots) and the role of social media in…
Read More21st International Conference on Discovery Science (DS 2018) St. Raphael Resort, Limassol, Cyprus, 30-31 October, 2018 http://www.cyprusconferences.org/ds2018 (*** In conjunction with ISMIS 2018 ***) WELCOME The 21st International Conference on Discovery Science (DS 2018) provides an open forum for intensive discussions and exchange of new ideas among researchers working in the area of Discovery Science.…
Read MorePosted on August 17, 2018 by Lydia Middleton Dr. Michael J. Kurtz The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that “Measuring Metrics – A 40-Year Longitudinal Cross-Validation of Citations, Downloads, and Peer Review in Astrophysics,” written by Michael J. Kurtz and Edwin A. Henneken and published in Volume 68 of…
Read MorePosted on August 16, 2018 by Lydia Middleton The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Information and Society, written by Professor Michael Buckland and published by MIT Press is the recipient of the ASIS&T Best Information Science Book Award for 2018. The award’s purpose is to recognize the outstanding book in…
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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…
Read MoreThe 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Read MoreDate: 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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