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Brochure Design Competition Results

October 17, 2014

We did not receive design submissions, so SIG HLTH officials designed a brochure. The prizes for the design competition will be allocated for future activities. Let us look forward to the printouts!

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Member Spotlight, September 2014

October 17, 2014

Professor Nancy K. Roderer MLS, AHIP, ACMI, FMLA Nancy Roderer is a Professor Emerita of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University, having retired in 2013 from the positions of Director of the Welch Medical Library and the Director of the academic Division of Health Sciences Informatics (DHSI). She has pursued her interests in understanding and facilitating…

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New ESC board for 2014-2015

October 16, 2014

Dear members and peers, the European Student Chapter has a new board. And it’s larger than ever! For the term 2014-2015 eight ASIS&T members will represent the LIS students in Europe. We have four new engaged officers from Germany, Croatia and England. Upcoming events will be webinars, the newsletter and local meetings. Annoucements will be…

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Call for fellowship applications, Berkman Center for Internet and Society

October 16, 2014

Harvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society has posted an open call for fellowship applications for 2015-16. Applications are due by December 12, 2014. We invite applications from folks around the globe working on a broad range of opportunities and challenges related to Internet and society, which may overlap with ongoing work at Berkman or will expose us to…

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Social media postdoc at Microsoft Research New England

October 14, 2014

Microsoft Research New England’s Social Media Collective is hiring for a postdoctoral researcher in social media and sociotechnical issues, starting July 1st, 2015. The application deadline is November 3rd. This position is an ideal opportunity for a scholar whose work draws on anthropology, communication, media studies, sociology, and/or science and technology studies to bring empirical and critical perspectives to complex socio-technical issues. Microsoft Research provides…

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Get to Know SIG HFIS: History and Foundations of Information Science

October 7, 2014

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Adam Worrall We’re starting a new monthly series on the ASIS&T Blog this week: “Get to Know a SIG / Get to Know a Chapter.” This new series will help existing and prospective ASIS&T members learn more about the groups that are an integral and essential part of the broader association. These…

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WATCH – The ESC Webinar is now online

October 6, 2014

If you wasn´t able to join our webinar, no worries, you can watch the full webinar here. Webinar Part 1 The main topic of this part of the webinar is the movie meets science contest 2014. It includes a talk with the winners of this contest Webinar Part 2 In this part of the webinar…

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ASIST SIGDL 2014 Deborah Barreau Memorial Award Winner Announced

October 4, 2014

The Digital Libraries Special Interest Group (SIG-DL) of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) is pleased to honor Ngozi Okoro as the 2014 recipient of the Dr. Deborah Barreau Memorial Award. As coordinator of the SIG-DL Webinar program for 2014, Ngozi produced an outstanding series of professional development webinars that were attended by…

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Call for SIG-DL 2014-15 Officer Nominations: Submit by Friday, October 10th!

October 2, 2014

SIG-DL is seeking nominations for the below 2014-2015 positions by Friday, October 10th. – Chair… – Chair-elect – Secretary /Treasurer – Communications Officer – Membership Officer – Webmaster Additional details about the roles and responsibilities of each position can be viewed here Current SIG-DL members in good standing are eligible to nominate, vote for, or…

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Book Discussion Part II, October 20

September 29, 2014

Join members of the NEASIST Program Committee as we discuss bestselling author James Gleick’s book, The Information: A History, A Theory, A Flood.  You’re welcome to join even if you haven’t finished the reading! This event is open to all–you don’t need to be a member of ASIS&T to join us. The only requirement is…

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SIG-Infolearn Events

Position Statement on the Termination of Dr. Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress

May 14, 2025

The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) expresses its profound shock, dismay, and concern at the abrupt termination of Dr. Carla Hayden from her position as the 14th Librarian of Congress. Dr. Hayden’s tenure marked a historic chapter not only for the Library of Congress but also for the global library and information science…

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2025 Call for Board Nominations

May 11, 2025

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. Why…

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In Memoriam – Clifford Lynch

April 14, 2025

The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) mourns the passing of Clifford Lynch, who died in April 2025. A visionary leader, scholar, and mentor, Clifford’s profound influence on the field of information science spanned decades and left an indelible mark on our community. Clifford served as ASIS&T President in 1996 and was honored with…

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NEASIS&T Executive Committee Recap – April 2025

April 8, 2025

NEASIS&T 2025 Annual Conference – Thank You! On behalf of the NEASIS&T Executive Committee and Programming Committees, thank you so much to everyone who attended, presented at, and helped organize our 2025 NEASIS&T Annual Conference. It was a wonderful event! We will share a link to the recordings on iConnect once they are available. NEASIS&T…

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Urgent Message from your Executive Director – Annual Meeting 2025

April 4, 2025

Hello everyone, I am recording this message from Okinawa, Japan where I am visiting my family for a few days. I did not want to let more time go by without letting you all know that ASIS&T stands ready to support you in presenting at the Annual Meeting in every way possible. We recognize that…

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Information Science Trends (IST) 2025: Creativity, Transformation, Empowerment

March 22, 2025

Call for participation for IST 2025,
June 11-12, Manchester, UK. Organised by ASIS&T Europe Chapter.

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Voices Through Data: Integrating Information Science, Storytelling, and Digital Literacy – Abstracts and Speaker Bios

March 20, 2025

Registration is still open for our April 1, 2025 virtual conference: Voices Through Data: Integrating Information Science, Storytelling, and Digital Literacy Check out the program with abstracts and speaker bios below.  You can also check out the brief, at-a-glance flyer version here. 9:00 am – 9:15 amWelcome, NEASIS&T Chapter Update, and Conference Overview 9:15 am –…

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President’s Message, March 2025

March 13, 2025

Halò (hello in Scots Gaelic) Hello friends, This week I have been rewatching HBO’s drama Chernobyl about the terrible nuclear disaster in present day Ukraine. The leading character Valery Legasov says in the opening scene: “What is the cost of lies? It’s not that we’ll mistake them for the truth. The real danger is that…

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From Your Executive Director, March 2025

March 13, 2025

Greetings Colleagues: As we step into a new season, I find myself reflecting on the recent events in Washington, DC, and the profound ripple effects they are having not only within the United States but across the globe. In times of uncertainty and change, it is more important than ever that we, as information professionals,…

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Statement on the Threat to the Institute of Museum and Library Services

March 13, 2025

The iFederation is deeply concerned about the recent executive order issued by the Trump administration, which calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This decision poses a significant threat to the global community of information professionals, researchers, and the public who rely on the vital services provided by IMLS.…

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