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Call for nominations for the 2017 annual Social Informatics Best Paper Awards

June 1, 2018

Nominations due July 13, 2018. • Self-nominations are common and encouraged. • The nomination process is quite short. The ASIS&T Special Interest Group for Social Informatics (SIG-SI) is seeking nominations for the following annual awards: Best paper published in a peer reviewed journal on a topic informed by social informatics during the 2017 calendar year:…

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2018 ASIS&T SIG-USE Symposium

May 29, 2018

2018 ASIS&T SIG-USE Symposium: Moving Toward the Future of Information Behavior Research and Practice Update: View the paper presentations given at the 2018 symposium Date: November 10, 2018 (Saturday) Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: Hyatt Regency Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada About the 2018 SIG-USE Symposium The 18th Annual SIG-USE Research Symposium focuses on the future…

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The 14th Annual Social Informatics Research Symposium Workshop

May 22, 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 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 disseminating…

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2017 ASIS&T Annual Travel Award Recipients Recount Their Experiences — Sylmari Burgos Ramirez

May 19, 2018

Last year we sent four New Englanders to the ASIS&T Annual Conference in Washington, DC (October 27 – November 1) with travel awards paid for out of the proceeds from our regional winter conference. We had awards for one practitioner, one student, and two awards for services to the local chapter awarded to the program…

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Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Library

May 15, 2018

Summer of Tours 2018: Library at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium with Sheila Campbell Join us for the 2018 edition of our award-winning Summer of Tours (2017 ASIS&T Chapter Event of the Year)!!! Our first tour will be of the Library at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, hosted by Librarian Sheila Campbell. Sheila has been at the Columbus Zoo and…

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RDAP Summary: Renee Walsh

May 14, 2018

This year we were able to use the proceeds from our annual conference to help three professionals attend the Research Data Access & Preservation (RDAP) Summit. Held in conjunction with the Information Architecture (IA) Summit, RDAP explores themes such as open data, data infrastructure, metadata, and data preservation. The RDAP community brings together a variety of…

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Video: Webinar on Survey Methods

May 11, 2018

In this webinar, we invited Lynn Silipigni Connaway and Marie L. Radford to talk about the different steps when conducting a survey. Several questions are discussed: What types of questionnaires exist? What is sampling? What are the advantages and disadvantages of surveys? How should surveys be designed? Our experts also talk about data analysis tools…

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Summer of Tours 2018

May 8, 2018

Announcing the return of the award-winning CO-ASIS&T Summer of Tours! The lineup will be updated with final dates as they are confirmed, so stay tuned for more information. This year we are revisiting some of our more popular tours from years past. Columbus Zoo Library Saturday, May 19, 10:00am [FULL] Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum…

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RDAP Summary: Allison Gofman

May 7, 2018

This year we were able to use the proceeds from our annual conference to help three professionals attend the Research Data Access & Preservation (RDAP) Summit. Held in conjunction with the Information Architecture (IA) Summit, RDAP explores themes such as open data, data infrastructure, metadata, and data preservation. The RDAP community brings together a variety of…

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MAY 2018 JASIST Now Available Online

May 1, 2018

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Stephan Addo The May 2018 JASIST (Vol. 69, Iss. 5) is now available online for reading by members and subscribers! With 9 research articles – topics ranging from video game visual styles to referencing practices and citation impact – there’s something for everyone! Be sure to check out the…

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SIG-Infolearn Events

Find us at ISS/SLC26!

June 5, 2026

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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SIG-AI Call for Proposals for 2026 ASIS&T Annual Meeting

June 1, 2026

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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Du Named ARIST Interim Editor-in-Chief

May 28, 2026

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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President’s Message, May 2026

May 22, 2026

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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From Your Executive Director, May 2026

May 22, 2026

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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Governance Update, May 2026

May 22, 2026

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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Board Approves Dues Increase for FY27

May 22, 2026

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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Renew Your Membership Today and Save

May 22, 2026

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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Board of Directors Nominations Due Monday

May 22, 2026

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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Pioneers / Oral Histories Site Relaunched

May 22, 2026

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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