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The ESRC-funded “Social Media – Developing Understanding, Infrastructure & Engagement” (ES/M001628/1) award based at the University of Aberdeen is organising a workshop for PhD student researchers in the social sciences to come together to explore the challenges of collecting and analysing social media data. The workshop will run over two days (June 16-17) and will…
Read MoreThe Department of Media, Cognition, and Communication, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, invites applications for three 3-year PhD scholarships. The successful candidates will be affiliated with the Peoples’ Internet (PIN) project sponsored by the Carlsberg Foundation. The candidates are expected to begin October 1, 2016, or as soon as possible thereafter. Description of…
Read MorePosted on May 16, 2016 by ASIS&T Staff The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is seeking to hire a Communications Officer for a one-year term (with the possibility of renewal). ASIS&T is a leading association that bridges the gap between information science practice and research. For nearly 80 years, ASIS&T has been leading…
Read MoreCFP HICSS ’50 Minitrack on Collective Intelligence and Crowds Track: Digital and Social Media Hawaii International Conference on Systems Science (HICSS) January 4-7, 2017, Big Island, Hawaii, USA http://www.hicss.org/ Papers Due: June 15, 2016 This minitrack is open to analysis of collective intelligence, new sociotechnical configuration of knowledge creation, and crowdsourcing. Included also is the…
Read MoreDate: Thursday, June 2, 2016 Time: 2 PM to 4 PM Location: Wheelock College Earl Center for Learning and Innovation Parking is nigh impossible. We suggest you take public transportation. RSVP (space limited): http://www.meetup.com/neasist/events/230669019/ This is the second workshop in our Collection Development series. Jennifer Ferguson will be talking about building collections strategically around Faculty…
Read MoreThanks to our UX experts and attendees – both in-person and virtual via our go-to meeting software – yesterday for the great turnout and lively discussions! Here is a link to our event evaluation if you didn’t get a chance to fill it out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tyy9CiRbOUHUlrVz162Av3vNRixr1huIf0je1HLZUk0/viewform There were some handouts shared at the event with useful…
Read MoreUniversity of Missouri Informatics Institute Biomedical Big Data Sciences Pre-doctoral Training Funded by NIH T32 (2016-2021) Training Theme: Massive and Complex Data Analytics — Pre-doctoral Training in One Health Financial Package: Stipend – $23,376 annually Tuition and fees are covered Travel allowance: $3,000 annually Allowance for other costs: $4,200 annually Total package: $45,000…
Read MorePosted on April 22, 2016 by ASIS&T Staff And the winners are… We are happy to congratulate the winner of the Movie Meets Science contest 2016. Two amazing videos have competed in this contest: Tjasha Jug with her video about “Book Metadata and Readers“ with 2940 views and 542 likes. Yosef Solomon with his video about “Serendipity in…
Read MoreASIS&T New Leaders Award – Apply Now!!!! Are there new ASIS&T members, in their first 3 years, participating in your SIGs and Chapters and ready to take on more leadership responsibility within ASIS&T? ASIS&T is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 New Leaders Program! Please encourage them to apply. The New Leaders Award endeavors to recruit,…
Read MoreOne or two PhD student positions in Library and Information Science at the Department of Archival Science, Library and Information Science, Museology and Cultural Heritage Studies (ALM) with starting date September 1, 2016 at the earliest. Education at the doctoral level consists of 4 years doctoral studentship (doktorandanställning). Doctoral students are expected to pursue their…
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Greetings to the ASIS&T community! I look forward to our gathering in Bangkok in less than a month. Many of you are probably putting finishing touches on presentations and papers and packing lists, mulling how to balance conference, beach, and monsoon gear! There’s a lot to think about as we prepare. Most of us will…
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Dear Colleagues: As we gather for the 2026 ASIS&T Annual Meeting, there is much to celebrate and even more to anticipate. This year’s meeting reflects the vitality, reach, and growing influence of our community. With more than 450 attendees representing 31 countries, the Annual Meeting once again demonstrates the global nature of information science and…
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ASIS&T Seeks an Editor-in-Chief, Information Matters The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) invites a passionate, curious, and creative self-starter eager for a new challenge to apply for an exciting service and leadership role as the Editor-in-Chief of Information Matters. The search will take place over the next several months, with selection anticipated in…
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ASIS&T would like to recognize and thank the 1250 different individuals who gave their time and talents to the association this year and/or committed to a service role in the coming year. These individuals served on committees, SIGs, Chapters, Award Juries, as reviewers for the Annual Meeting, JASIST, and ARIST, and on various Editorial Boards.…
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The ASIS&T Headquarters team is preparing to travel to Bangkok for the ASIS&T Annual Meeting, and we are excited to welcome attendees from around the world! During the conference, many staff members will be onsite assisting with registration, attendee services, and event operations. As a result, response times may be slower than usual, and we…
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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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The ASIS&T Continuing Education (CE) Scholarship supports experienced information professionals in advancing their knowledge and skills through professional development opportunities. Designed for individuals with at least 15 years of experience in the field, the scholarship provides funding of up to $2,000 toward an approved continuing education course. This award recognizes a commitment to lifelong learning…
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ISS/SLC27 Call for Proposals is Now Open! Trust, Expertise and Value in a Post-AI World The Curtis Hotel | Denver, Colorado, USA May 22-25, 2027 Your Expertise. Your Ideas. Your Opportunity to Inspire! As AI and emerging technologies continue to reshape our profession, the value of human expertise, trust, and meaningful connections has never been…
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Register Now AM26 Bangkok: There is Still Time to Register! Registration is still open! Don’t miss your chance to learn from leading experts, discover fresh ideas, and connect with the global information science community! Registration rates increase after October 27, so click here to register today. Be sure to explore our exciting workshops and symposia…
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Register Now The ASIS&T AM26 Experience Continues Virtually! December 2-4, 2026 | ASIS&T Virtual Satellite Meeting The learning and connections don’t stop in Bangkok! Join us for the ASIS&T AM26 Virtual Satellite Meeting, featuring an exciting lineup of international presenters sharing innovative research, fresh perspectives, and the latest trends shaping information science. Great News for…
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