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The German Institute for International Educational Research offers 4 PhD (full time, 3 years) positions in two funded research projects: Digital Infrastructures for Education – 3 PhD positions (different focus) The German Institute for International Educational Research offers 3 full-time PhD positions in a national funded research project to establish and support digital educational infrastructures. The project aims at…
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Some time ago we launched our Scientivity contest for students. The task was to submit a piece of research in a creative way. We presented the great submissions in our last newsletter and announced the winners on our website. Tjaša Jug from Slovenia and Joanna Mazur from Poland finally made it and got financial support…
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Our miniBARcamp is meant to be an open space for interesting discussions and relaxed conversations before the ASIS&T Annual Meeting starts. It is also a place to meet and get in touch with other students, researchers and practitioners from all over the world, to have a snack and enjoy yourself! This year the motto is:…
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Registration is now open for the third event in the 2018 edition of our award-winning Summer of Tours! For this tour, we will be visiting CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service), a division of the American Chemical Society. Our speakers, Dr. Matthew Toussant (Sr. VP, Product Content Operations) and Dr. Michael W. Dennis, Esq. (VP, Legal, PMO, Innovation) will talk with us about the…
Read MoreNot long ago, we have asked our community about social media topics they are interested in. We were looking for a Panel topic for the upcoming ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Thank you all for the great turnout! We have summarized the survey outcomes in few pictures:
Read MoreASIS&T 2018 SIG SI, IEP, SM Workshop: The 14th Annual Social Informatics Research Symposium: Sociotechnical perspective on ethics and governance of emerging information technologies ASIST Annual Meeting, Hyatt Regency Vancouver Vancouver, Canada, November 10, 2018 The emergence and fast-paced development of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, virtual and augmented reality, and…
Read MoreA special Issue of “Education for Information : https://www.iospress.nl/journal/education-for-information/ Technology has impacted almost all aspects of our lives today, and education is no exception. Technology enhanced learning and teaching (TELT) has changed the way universities, in general, and learning and teaching specifically, operate today. The increasing adoption of TELT coupled with emerging philosophies of openness have…
Read MoreThe 14th Annual Social Informatics Research Symposium: Sociotechnical perspective on ethics and governance of emerging information technologies ASIST Annual Meeting, Hyatt Regency Vancouver Vancouver, Canada, November 10, 2018 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…
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We are pleased to announce open registration for the second installment in the 2018 edition of our award-winning Summer of Tours! Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, the world’s largest collection of cartoon and comic art! The Billy Ireland is one of the special collections libraries at The Ohio State…
Read MorePosted on June 4, 2018 by Stephan Addo The June 2018 JASIST (Vol. 69, Iss. 6) is now available online for reading by members and subscribers! With 8 research articles – topics ranging from defining textual entailment to domains for open access journals – there’s something for everyone! Be sure to check out Information Technology and…
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Visit the NEASIST table at the Information Science Summit / Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) – Exploring the Frontiers in Information Science and Librarianship – in Albuquerque this weekend! You’ll find us by the coffee station on Sunday, June 7, during the break and lunch periods. Stop by to meet a member of our leadership team, learn more about…
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Call for Proposals: ASIS&T SIG-AI Workshop “Building AI and Navigating AI Regulatory and Policy Landscapes” Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 from 9 am-5 pm Location: Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, Proposal Submission Form: https://forms.gle/FWoGkS1nbQCtNMhh9 SIG-AI is seeking proposals for the ASIS&T SIG-AI Workshop, Building AI and Navigating AI Regulatory and Policy Landscapes.…
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Professor Jia Tina Du of Charles Sturt University has been selected to be the Interim Editor-in-Chief of the Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST). Tina will be serving the remaining term made vacant with the appointment of Lisa Given who was just appointed JASIST Editor-in-Chief. Professor Jia Tina Du is Head of the School of…
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Hello Information Science citizens! In my North American part of the academic world, most of us have turned in our final grades or are at least getting close, watched our graduates receive their diplomas, hooded our doctoral students, and are feeling the summer glow. We may also be awaiting funding decisions or finally turning attention…
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Greetings colleagues, ASIS&T is buzzing with activity this season, and I’m excited to share several important updates. Our call for Board of Directors nominations (due June 1) has generated more responses than ever before. This record‑setting level of engagement speaks volumes about the passion and dedication of our members. The Nominating Committee will be reviewing…
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The Board of Directors met on April 28, 2026 in person in Chicago, IL with some members participating via Zoom. In attendance were Maria Bonn (President); Marlene Holmner (President-Elect) Ian Ruthven (Immediate Past-President) (zoom); Chris Cunningham, PhD, (Treasurer); Lu An, Anne Barker (SLA Appointee), Timothy Dickey, Bhakti Gala; Isto Huvila; Heather Kotula (SLA Appointee), Luanne…
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At its April 2026 meeting, the ASIS&T Board of Directors approved an increase in membership dues. The increase is necessary in order to maintain ASIS&T’s commitment to increasing the number and quality of programs, services, and benefits to members while responsibly managing increasing costs. New dues rates are noted below and go into effect on…
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It’s ASIS&T membership renewal time! Most of our ASIS&T members received their membership renewal invoice via email last week, for terms ending on June 30, 2026. The new membership term will begin on July 1. If you received an invoice, please remit payment by June 30 to enjoy uninterrupted membership benefits! If you have not…
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The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) invites nominations for the ASIS&T Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the information science community, contribute to the strategic direction of the Association, and work alongside a diverse and dedicated group of leaders committed to advancing the field. The…
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ASIS&T would like to spotlight the ongoing ASIS&T Pioneers of Information Science project. The objective of the project is to locate and document the oral histories, archives, and personal papers of individuals and organizations considered significant to the history of Information Science and Technology in the 20th century. The prior ASIS&T History Committee and SIG-HFIS…
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