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The ESC Student Chapter congratulates the winners of the first “Movie meets Science” contest 2014! Three amazing videos have been submitted and your votes have decided: If you have missed to watch a video, no worries! All videos are online on YouTube. We like to thank all contributors for their engagement. You are very inspiring…
Read MorePosted on May 1, 2014 by ASIS&T Staff Age 92, on Thursday, May 1, 2014, helped change the world through his pioneering work in computer technology. Born in Harlem, New York, in 1921, Kent was the son a a tailor. He attended City College of New York. Studying chemistry and served in the U.S. Air…
Read MorePosted on April 30, 2014 by ASIS&T Staff KNOXVILLE – – In Memoriam: Gretchen Whitney, UT Knoxville School of Information Sciences retired associate professor, passed away in early April. She graduated from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. She completed her doctorate at the University of Michigan…
Read MoreJoin the Central Ohio Chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology (COASIS&T) and learn all about CML’s ambitious building program: 10 buildings in 3 years. Always an industry leader, CML is putting into play new library concepts and finding fresh ways to make its strategies come to life in three-dimensional space. The first…
Read MoreWe are very happy to announce publication of the book Social Informatics: Past, Present and Future, edited by SIG SI co-chairs Pnina Fichman and Howard Rosenbaum of the Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing and the Rob Kling Center for Social Informatics. The book is a collection of twelve chapters, many originating from SIG SI symposium papers, that provides a state-of-the-art…
Read MoreJoin us for SIG USE Webinar on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 2:00pm-3:30pm (EDT) Instructor: Kate Lawrence & Deirdre Costello Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST Cost: FREE for ASIS&T members, $45 for non-members Reservation: Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: http://www.asis.org/Conferences/webinars/USEWebinar-4-16-2014-register.html After registering you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the Webinar. This session will feature…
Read MoreThis past February, librarians, archivists, developers, scientists, and researchers descended upon San Francisco’s Omni Hotel to eat, sleep, and breathe digital curation. I was fortunate enough to be one of the over 200 attendees at this year’s International Digital Curation Conference, Commodity, catalyst, or change-agent? Data-driven transformations in research, education, business & society, organized by the…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology, New England Chapter (NEASIST) is pleased to announce the availability of one award of up to $750 to reimburse expenses for attendance at the ASIS&T Annual Meeting (October 31-November 4, Seattle, WA). Applications must be received by Friday, April 25. The winner will be notified by Wednesday, April…
Read MoreProfessor Lipinski will discuss how the shift to e-readers, social networking sites, licensed content, etc. poses legal challenges to traditional notions of reader privacy that was often grounded in the library place or space and how libraries can respond to these challenges. WHEN: Wednesday, March 5, 2014 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Refreshments and Networking Time 7:30…
Read MoreProceedings for Digital Liaisons: Engaging with Digital Curation Theory and Practice, the SIG-DL session for ASIS&T 2013, are now online! Whether you want to view each presenter, listen to a keynote speaker, skim the abstracts, or read the bios, the entire session is now available. Enjoy!
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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…
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Call 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.…
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Professor 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…
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Hello 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…
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Greetings 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…
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The 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…
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At 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…
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It’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…
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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. The…
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ASIS&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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