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Open call for fellowship applications, Berkman Center for Internet and Society

October 9, 2013

Harvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society has posted an open call for fellowship applications for 2014-2015. Applications are due by December 8, 2013. We invite applications from individuals from 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…

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Call for Leadership Volunteers

October 7, 2013

Think back to all of the great programs you have attended that were sponsored by the New England Chapter of ASIST! Now you can be a part of it all.  We need YOU to help us continue to thrive and grow. In return, NEASIST will offer you enriching leadership experiences in a collaborative environment, with…

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Postdoc at Social Media Collective, Microsoft Research New England

October 1, 2013

Microsoft Research New England’s Social Media Collective is hiring for a postdoctoral researcher who studies socio-technical issues, starting July 1st, 2014. The application deadline is November 4th, 2013. 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…

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Social Media and Social Media Production

October 1, 2013

Interested in social media or media production? Doug Dangler, host of WCBE’s Craft: Exploring Creativity (crafttheshow.com), will talk about what’s creative and how to get started (and continue working) with public media. WHEN: Tuesday, October 1, 2013 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Refreshments and Networking Time 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Presentation and Q & A WHERE: Columbus School…

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Beata Panagopoulos wins this year’s Watson-Davis Award

September 25, 2013

Beata Panagopoulos, NEASIST Program Committee member, has won the 2013 ASIS&T Watson-Davis Award.  The award, commemorating the founder of the Society, recognizes an individual member of the Society who has shown continuous dedicated service to the membership through active participation in and support of ASIS&T programs, chapters, SIGs, committees, and publications. Congratulations, Beata!

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Help us become memorable: Participate in the logo contest for SIG-STI

September 24, 2013

We announce a competition for the logo design of SIG-STI. The contest will give participants the opportunity to have their design represent the group to the larger information science community, while due credit will be given to the winner creator/designer in our website. In addition, the winner entry will receive an Amazon Gift Card (value:…

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Candidates for 2013 Elections

September 24, 2013

Candidates for SIG-DL 2013-2014 Officer Elections Click here for descriptions of the positions Chair/Chair-elect Kevin J. Comerford Assistant Professor / Digital Initiatives Librarian, Center for Southwest Research, University of New Mexico Libraries kevco[at]unm.edu Kevin J. Comerford is an Assistant Professor of Librarianship and the Digital Initiatives Librarian at the University of New Mexico Libraries. He…

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2013-14 SIG-DL Officers Election Results

September 24, 2013

Dear ASIS&T and SIG-DL members, We are pleased to announce the newly-elected slate of SIG-DL officers. Your officers for 2013-2014 are: Chair-elect:  Kevin Comerford Secretary/Treasurer: Elizabeth (Lizzy) Rolando Communications Officer: Tina Jayroe Membership Officer: Lyne Da Sylva Webmaster: Dot Porter To learn more about your SIG-DL officers, you can read their bios here. Congratulations to the new officers! Marisa Ramirez…

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SIG-DL Events at ASIS&T 2013

September 24, 2013

SIG-DL is sponsoring several events at the ASIS&T Meeting in Montreal; all ASIS&T attendees are invited! On Monday, November 4th: The 3rd annual SIG-DL sponsored student panel begins at 1:30. It is entitled Digital Liaisons: Engaging with Digital Curation Theory and Practice. The SIG-DL Business meeting is 5-6pm in Salon 4 of the conference hotel. The meeting…

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2013-2014 officers for the European Chapter…

September 21, 2013
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SIG-Infolearn Events

Webinar: Who Even Wrote This? Welcome to the Post-AI Library – August 7 webinar

July 14, 2025

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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President’s Message, July 2025

July 11, 2025

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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From Your Executive Director, July 2025

July 11, 2025

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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Proposed Merger with SLA – Vote to Open July 28

July 11, 2025

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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ASIS&T Draft Strategic Plan Open for Comment

July 11, 2025

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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2025 Membership Survey: Turning Your Input Into Action

July 11, 2025

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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Call For Volunteers – Committees

July 11, 2025

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 at the 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting

July 11, 2025

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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Annual Meeting News, July 2025

July 11, 2025

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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IDEA Institute 2025

July 11, 2025

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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