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Posted on May 8, 2015 by ASIS&T Staff Advisory Board announces the following two competitive awards for 2015: The ASIS&T History Fund Research Award This award will be for a maximum of $2,000 and will be awarded for the best research proposal submitted by June 20, 2015. All topics relevant to the history of information science…
Read MoreThe iConference 2016 Call for Participation has been posted. Deadlines this year are in September and October (more details below), with the conference in Philadelphia, PA March 20 – 23, 2016: iConference 2016 takes place Sunday, March 20 through Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. This year’s theme of “Partnership with Society” examines the dynamic, evolving role of information science and…
Read MoreLearn how to create a visually-rich, interactive timeline at NEASIST’s May meetup! We’re going to walk you through using TimelineJS, an open-source, web-based timeline creation tool developed by the Northwestern University Knight Lab. It is customizable and flexible with options for various skill levels. When Tuesday, May 26, 2015, from 6:00pm to 7:15pm Where Boston University,…
Read MorePosted on April 30, 2015 by ASIS&T Staff This award recognizes substantive work performed by students in the field of information science and encourages research and writing. Since 1996, it has been sponsored by the Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science, on behalf of the late David Severn, a 1968 Pratt Alumnus. Evaluated by the same rigorous standards…
Read MorePosted on April 30, 2015 by ASIS&T Staff News Release Contacts: Jack R. Warner, Executive Director and CEO jack.warner@sdbor.edu Tracy Mercer, Information Research Analyst tracy.mercer@sdbor.edu Telephone: (605) 773-3455 Fax: (605) 773-5320 www.sdbor.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 27, 2015, 11 a.m. (CDT) Griffiths Chosen Next Dakota State University President MADISON, S.D. – José-Marie Griffiths, vice…
Read MorePosted on April 29, 2015 by ASIS&T Staff Position Description: Editor Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology (JASIST) Nature of Position: The Editor’s foremost responsibility is to ensure the high quality and quantity of papers published in JASIST. The Editor solicits papers from appropriate individuals that fit the scope of JASIST, oversees the activities of…
Read MorePosted on April 29, 2015 by Diane Rasmussen Pennington IA Summit 2015, or #ias15, is a wrap. I attended it for the first time this year. I’m still exhausted from it; I did and learned so much! Some of it I expected, and some of it completely surprised me. In case you’re not that familiar with…
Read MorePosted on April 25, 2015 by Kate Dillon Day two of the 2015 Research Data Access and Preservation (RDAP) Summit focused on methods for assessing research data services. As with any research, validation is key in establishing credibility of data research services in accurately and objectively representing research efforts. The first panel shared methods developed…
Read MoreApply by May 29 for a chance to go to the ASIS&T annual conference on us this year! The topic for 2015 is Information Science with Impact: Research in and for the Community. About the Awards: Professional and Student The Association for Information Science & Technology, New England Chapter (NEASIS&T) is pleased to announce the…
Read MoreThe Research Data Access and Preservation (RDAP) Summit 2015 started Wednesday, April 22nd with a room packed full of data and research services librarians, specialists, and managers, data curators, archivists, and professors, just to name a few. RDAP is unique conference in that it’s smaller (about 100 attendees) with a single track of sessions for…
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NEASIS&T has planned an exciting summer webinar, presented by Jon Ippolito, exploring how libraries and digital collections are grappling with a surge in AI-generated submissions. When: August 7, 2025 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (EDT) Where: Virtual Cost: Free for ASIS&T members; $25 for non-members Register for the event (ASIS&T members should log in before…
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The Australian band Crowded House had a famous song, ‘Always Take the Weather With You’. To be honest, I wish they would take the weather as it’s raining again in Glasgow. So many news stories now are around weather: floods, droughts, heat waves, and loss of natural habitats. Climate action is one of the Grand…
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ASIS&T Executive Director, Lydia Middleton has recorded a video sharing updates about the organization. Captions are available by clicking “cc”. Please note that these captions are auto-generated so may not be 100% accurate. Back to Inside ASIS&T, July 2025
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Over the past six weeks, ASIS&T has been collecting and responding to member feedback on the possibility of merger with the Special Libraries Association. On June 29 the associations held a joint Town Hall where many member questions were answered. The details of the proposed merger along with links to the questions and responses as…
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Dear Colleagues, I’m happy to be nearing the final stages of strategic planning for the next three years of work for our organization. It’s been a pleasure working with our enthusiastic and committed task force and the Board of directors and learning about their vision for the organization. In recent months, it’s been very exciting…
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In the 2025 ASIS&T Membership Survey, we asked you how we could improve your member experience. Our dedicated Membership Committee took time to analyze your feedback, and created a summary for the Board to use as a foundational document to guide the Strategic Planning process. Here are some of the items we wanted to highlight…
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Meet New Colleagues. Grow Your Engagement. Give Back To Your Professional Community. Volunteer with ASIS&T. Volunteers are the life-blood of ASIS&T and provide the intellectual capital and human resources to power all we do! Don’t miss this opportunity to give back to your profession while enhancing your professional network and your CV! ASIS&T is seeking…
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Join the Sponsors Making a Difference Help champion the people who make this conference a vibrant and impactful gathering. Your sponsorship directly supports the scholars, practitioners, and students who are advancing the field of information science through their research, innovation, and collaboration. Join us in empowering the work that shapes our community and the future…
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JOIN US AT THE 2025 ASIS&T ANNUAL MEETING – REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE The 88th ASIS&T Annual Meeting is set to take place November 14-18, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Virginia, USA. This year’s theme, “Difficult Conversations: The Role of Information Science in the Age of Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence,” promises a thought-provoking program filled with dynamic…
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25-28 AUGUST 2025 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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