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Posted 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…
Read MorePosted on April 22, 2015 by ASIS&T Staff 2015 Information Science with Impact: Research in and for the Community (Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2015) ABOUT THE AWARDS: PROFESSIONAL AND STUDENT The Association for Information Science & Technology, New England Chapter (NEASIS&T) is pleased to announce the availability of two awards of up to $1,000 each…
Read MoreThe ESC webinar series “Information Science and Library Science across Europe” continues. The webinar from Apr 16th, 2015 is online! Webinar “Information Science and Library Science across Europe” – City University London and University of Düsseldorf
Read MoreDate: Thursday, April 16, 4:00pm-5:00pm (GMT+1) Start in London: 4 pm Start in Berlin, Düsseldorf etc: 5 pm There are lot of places across Europe for students to study Information Science and /or Library Science. This webinar is part of the series “Information Science and Library Science across Europe”, where representatives from schools and universities…
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Visit the NEASIST table at the Information Science Summit / Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) – Exploring the Frontiers in Information Science and Librarianship – in Albuquerque this weekend! You’ll find us by the coffee station on Sunday, June 7, during the break and lunch periods. Stop by to meet a member of our leadership team, learn more about…
Read MoreCall for Proposals: ASIS&T SIG-AI Workshop “Building AI and Navigating AI Regulatory and Policy Landscapes” Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 from 9 am-5 pm Location: Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, Proposal Submission Form: https://forms.gle/FWoGkS1nbQCtNMhh9 SIG-AI is seeking proposals for the ASIS&T SIG-AI Workshop, Building AI and Navigating AI Regulatory and Policy Landscapes.…
Read MoreProfessor Jia Tina Du of Charles Sturt University has been selected to be the Interim Editor-in-Chief of the Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST). Tina will be serving the remaining term made vacant with the appointment of Lisa Given who was just appointed JASIST Editor-in-Chief. Professor Jia Tina Du is Head of the School of…
Read MoreHello Information Science citizens! In my North American part of the academic world, most of us have turned in our final grades or are at least getting close, watched our graduates receive their diplomas, hooded our doctoral students, and are feeling the summer glow. We may also be awaiting funding decisions or finally turning attention…
Read MoreGreetings colleagues, ASIS&T is buzzing with activity this season, and I’m excited to share several important updates. Our call for Board of Directors nominations (due June 1) has generated more responses than ever before. This record‑setting level of engagement speaks volumes about the passion and dedication of our members. The Nominating Committee will be reviewing…
Read MoreThe Board of Directors met on April 28, 2026 in person in Chicago, IL with some members participating 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…
Read MoreAt its April 2026 meeting, the ASIS&T Board of Directors approved an increase in membership dues. The increase is necessary in order to maintain ASIS&T’s commitment to increasing the number and quality of programs, services, and benefits to members while responsibly managing increasing costs. New dues rates are noted below and go into effect on…
Read MoreIt’s ASIS&T membership renewal time! Most of our ASIS&T members received their membership renewal invoice via email last week, for terms ending on June 30, 2026. The new membership term will begin on July 1. If you received an invoice, please remit payment by June 30 to enjoy uninterrupted membership benefits! If you have not…
Read MoreThe 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. The…
Read MoreASIS&T would like to spotlight the ongoing ASIS&T Pioneers of Information Science project. The objective of the project is to locate and document the oral histories, archives, and personal papers of individuals and organizations considered significant to the history of Information Science and Technology in the 20th century. The prior ASIS&T History Committee and SIG-HFIS…
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