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Posted on May 16, 2017 by Yolande Nanayakkara Don’t forget to get your nominations in for the: James M. Cretsos Leadership Award by June 1, 2017 Best Research in Information Science Award by June 15, 2017 Pratt Severn Best Student Research Paper Award by June 15, 2017 ProQuest Doctoral Dissertation Award by June 15, 2017 Bob Williams History Fund:…
Read MoreReport by Emil Levine and Virginia Ortiz-Repiso, published in INSIDE ASIS&T, Vol 1/2 Under the coordination of the Asian Pacific Chapter, ASIS&T offered a presentation at the iSchool Conference in Wuhan, China on March 24th. Entitled, “Professional Organizations in Career Development” members of ASIS&T presented to over 60 attendees. Representatives from committees, SIGs and Chapters discussed their role in the…
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We kick off our Summer of Tours with a tour and talk presented by Megan Dimmerling, Library Media Specialist at Thomas Elementary.Thomas Elementary is part of the Dublin School District and is a K-5 school with over 800 students. We will learn about the services that the Library Media Center provides to students, including technology,…
Read MorePosted on May 8, 2017 by Yolande Nanayakkara GET RECOGNIZED!! Increase your worth and get recognized for your professional accomplishments. The coveted and prestigious ASIS&T awards represent the greatest recognition and respect professionals may afford their colleagues. All ASIS&T members are invited and encouraged to submit nominations for the awards. Selections of awards recipients are…
Read MorePosted on May 3, 2017 by Yolande Nanayakkara On April 22, 2017 ASIS&T members joined thousands of other scientist and science supporters, in over 600 cities around the globe. We marched because science is critical to every aspect of our lives. We marched to defend the importance of evidence based practices, and the important role we…
Read MoreOur next Program Committee meeting will be the 2nd Monday of May – May 8th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Thornton’s Fenway Grille at 100 Peterborough St, Boston, MA 02215. This is a completely open Program Committee meeting. You don’t have to be in the Program Committee to join. Nor do you have to be committed joining…
Read MorePosted on April 25, 2017 by Stephan Addo The newest edition of JASIST (May 2017) is now available online for reading by members and subscribers. With 20 research articles ranging from A Note Concerning Primary Source Knowledge to A Webometric Analysis of the Online Vaccination Debate, there’s something for everyone! Also in this issue, an Annual Review of Cultural Heritage Informatics: 2012-2013,…
Read MorePosted on April 18, 2017 by Yolande Nanayakkara The James M. Cretsos Leadership Award recognizes a new member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in professional ASIS&T activities. Memberships of seven years or less are eligible. Nominations must illustrate how the nominee provided outstanding leadership with ASIS&T. For a full description of the award and…
Read MorePosted on April 14, 2017 by Yolande Nanayakkara The ASIS&T 2017 Annual Meeting (AM17) committee has extended paper submissions to April 23, 2017. You can learn more about requirements by visiting the AM17 Call for Papers page of the website. Papers – Submit Submission of papers due: April 16, 2017 April 23, 2017 (new deadline) Notification regarding submitted…
Read MoreApplication Deadline: Friday, April 21 Notification of Award Winners: Wednesday, May 3 About the Awards: Professional/Practitioner and Student The Association for Information Science & Technology, New England Chapter (NE-ASIS&T) is pleased to announce two awards to support participation in the ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Our goals are to support scholarship and connect research and practice, bringing…
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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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