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Posted 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…
Read MoreNominations 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:…
Read More2018 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreLast 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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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…
Read MoreThis 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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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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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…
Read MoreThis 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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The Standards committee voted Confirm on ISO 18461:2016 (vers 2), International museum statistics This International Standard specifies rules for the museum community on the collection and reporting of statistics. It provides definitions and counting procedures for all types of resources and services that museums offer to their users. It is recognized that not all measures specified…
Read MoreInvitation to ASIS&T SIG-HLTH Workshop “Beyond Prompting – Generative AI Workflows in Health Research and Practice” Date: Wednesday, December 2, 3 pm-7 pm (EST) Proposal Submission Due: August 30, 2026 Location: Online SIG-HLTH is seeking proposals for the ASIS&T SIG-HLTH Workshop, Beyond Prompting – Generative AI Workflows in Health Research and Practice. We invite proposals…
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Hello InfoFolk! In the part of the northern hemisphere where I live, most of us are gearing up for a new academic year. We’re gathering our notebooks and pencils (at least metaphorically), freshening up the reading lists for our courses and experiencing the familiar blend of end-of-summer melancholy and back-to-school excitement. No matter what part…
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ASIS&T Executive Director, Lydia Middleton has recorded a video sharing updates about the organization. Check it out! Back to Inside ASIS&T, August 2026
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The Board of Directors met on July 29, 2026 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 Sinnamon; and Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE (Executive Director). Information…
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ASIS&T wishes to congratulate and welcome the new members of the Board of Directors. Their terms will begin at the Annual Meeting in November. Click their photos to read more about them. President-Elect Isto Huvila Directors-at-Large Anne Barker Shannon Oltmann Kip Wolf Back to Inside ASIS&T, August 2026
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The ASIS&T Research Engagement Committee (REC) has developed a multi-part module series titled “Sharpening your Research Skills (SRS) Modules Series: Translating Research for Practice”. This series provides actionable research knowledge, particularly aimed at practitioners, students, early career professionals, and those from developing countries. It aims to address a range of research training needs – from…
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ASIS&T is delighted to announce the 3rd Annual ASIS&T President’s Lecture. The Lecture will be freely open to the public and delivered via Zoom to ensure that all who wish to may attend. The ASIS&T President’s Lecture will take place September 15 at 9:00 am Eastern Time (find your time here) and be presented by Emily…
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CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERY The inaugural ASIS&T Information Science Summit and Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) brought together information professionals, researchers, educators, and practitioners for an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and community building. Based on results from the post-event attendee survey, the meeting delivered a highly positive experience, with participants praising the valuable educational…
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Save the date for the ASIS&T 2027 Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC27), taking place May 22-25, 2027, at The Curtis Hotel in Denver, Colorado. Expect engaging sessions, fresh perspectives, opportunities to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones, and plenty of that special ASIS&T energy that makes our events memorable. And…
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