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We have a wonderful new group of folks on the NEASIS&T board and they are all looking forward to working with you, our members, to create great programming, explore new topics in information science, and learn from each other in this vibrant network of curious information technology enthusiasts. They introduce themselves below! Don’t forget, if…
Read MoreCALL FOR PAPER dg.o 2018: 19th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research Theme: Governance in the data age Delft University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlands 30 May – 1 June, 2018 (Wednesday – Friday) http://dgo2018.dgsociety.org/ Email: dgo2018(at)easychair.org Twitter handle: #dgo2018 *TRACK*: Maturity and Sustainability of Open Governmental Data Track Chairs: Dr. Tobias Siebenlist  and  Dr. Agnes Mainka Department of…
Read MoreCheck out the amazing paper and poster abstracts for the 2017 SIGUSE Symposium! Papers Making for Graphicacy and Media and Information Literacy with People Who are Blind and Visually Impaired (Abigale Stangl & Tom Yeh) More than Accessibility: Social and Critical Frameworks for Exploring Marginalization of People with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Amelia N. Gibson & Dana Hanson-Baldauf) Technology…
Read MoreTake control of SIG-DL! We’re seeking nominations for officers, including: Chair-elect Secretary/Treasurer Communications Officer Membership Officer Webmaster Details about each officer position can be found here. Committee Conveners We are also looking for Committee Conveners: Digital Liaisons Committee Webinars Committee Newsletter Committee Nominations If you’d like to push forward the Digital Library agenda, it’s time to…
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Metadata is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when the conversation turns to Readers’ Advisory. But the landscape of RA is changing – readers are increasingly becoming more self-sufficient, the publishing world is exploding and traditional publishing categories are dissolving, and librarians face a world in which there is stiff competition for…
Read MoreYou are invited to our next Digital Liaisons Twitter chat hosted by the ASIS&T Special Interest Group for Digital Libraries! Coming up on October 17th 1:00pm ET/ 12:00pm CT/ 10:00am PT The theme is:  Lifecycle of Data in Digital Libraries
Read Moren autumn 2016, the Special Interest Group Information Seeking and Use (SIGUSE) developed and administered a member survey. We wish to thank everyone who responded on a range of issues, including the SIGUSE Symposium held annually at the ASIS&T Annual Meeting, awards, prospects for continuing education, and communication channels. Download the report:Â SIGUSE Member Survey Report…
Read More10-11 September 2018, Pisa, Italy The International Symposium on the Future of Education in Information Science (FEIS 2018) is organized in the frame of the activities of the Erasmus+ EINFOSEÙ project. The ultimate goal of EINFOSE is to define common entry requirements and learning outcomes that will mitigate or even eliminate the present-day differences in enrolment…
Read MoreLibraries in the Digital Age (LIDA) University of Zadar, Croatia June 13-15, 2018 Photo by: Boehringer Friedrich Conference Theme: Social Justice, Community Engagement & Information Institutions: Access, Diversity, & Inclusion Libraries in the Digital Age (LIDA) addresses the changing and challenging environment for libraries and other information institutions in the digital world. LIDA is an…
Read MoreHi SIG SI members, we are now seeking nominations for three officer positions with the SIG. The first of these is for the position of Chair or Co-Chair of the SIG for 2017-18. The responsibilities of the SIG’s Chair or Co-Chair include organizing and running SIG SI’s annual symposium / workshop, with assistance from invited symposium committee members (if…
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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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