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In the wake of a very recent French court decision regarding Google’s privacy protections in Europe, it seems an even larger defeat was just dealt to the Google Books Search. Judge Danny Chin (for the last time in his court?) rejected the settlement between Google Books and the various parties that had been suing. If you’d like…
Read MoreDeadline: Friday, April 8, 2011 The American Society for Information Science & Technology, New England Chapter (NEASIST) is pleased to announce the availability of one award of up to $1000 to reimburse expenses for attendance at the ASIS&T Annual Meeting (October 7-12, 2011, New Orleans, La.). Applications must be received by Friday, April 8. The…
Read MoreIt’s an eReader jungle out there… so plan to join us for an informative presentation about these devices and more. Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Robin Nesbitt, Jennifer Hrusch and George Morrison will discuss how to get content, the features and benefits of eReader devices, and digital rights management. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with these…
Read MoreWednesday, March 9th, 2011 (register by March 4th!) 8:30am – 12:00 speaker talks and panel discussion 12:00 – 4:00pm optional lunch and workshop (space limited) Simmons College, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA Co-Sponsored by the Simmons Student Chapter of ASIS&T As librarians and information professionals, we often find ourselves responsible for creating or organizing online…
Read MoreThe 2011 Horizon Report is out, with the most crucial trends expected for the coming year. Mobile technology tops the list for the third straight time. Gaming in education is relatively new (though my junior high years ago used role-playing in the history classroom quite extensively.) http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/6-top-tech-trends-on-the-horizon-for-education/29581
Read MorePODCASTS FROM THIS MARCH 9, 2011 EVENT NOW AVAILABLE: Part 1 Theresa Maturevich (Head of Reference, Bedford Free Public Library) speaks about WordPress Michael Witwicki (Principal, Booyant) speaks about ExpressionEngine Part 2 Steve Sanzo (Director of Marketing and Business Development, Isovera) speaks about Drupal Anna Burke (Manager of Community & Training, Springshare) and Talia Resendes…
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Read MoreThe list was compiled by gizmodo: the PC should survive, but the e-reader is listed as fatal! (The analogy they draw is e-reader : tablet :: pocketknife : Swiss army knife. A tool more versatile is a tool that will survive.) http://gizmodo.com/5731594/12-technologies-on-the-verge-of-extinction
Read MoreAndrew Pace, always entertaining and informative, will speak at the December gathering of the Central Ohio Chapter of the American Society for Information Science & Technology (CO-ASIS&T). Plan to attend his presentation on Tuesday, December 7, 2010: “Getting Libraries to Web-scale” Last year, Andrew Pace talked about the web-scale landscape for libraries. This year he’s back…
Read MoreWhen: Thursday, December 9, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Where: Green Street Grill 280 Green Street (it’s a bit hidden) Cambridge, MA 02139 What: Winter installment of the NEASIST Meet-up! Gather with friends and colleagues for a happy-hour discussion on all things e-Readers. Come share your own experiences with reading books on Kindle, or reading…
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SIG-BIZ Officers monthly meeting is this Thursday, March 12, at 2pm CST. This is an open meeting – all are welcome. Please see the following link: Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83308961014?pwd=UExvhvvIWaPEOhydKniuafXA6Pa0dU.1 View meeting insights with Zoom AI Companionhttps://us02web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=d26ebba1-6536-4dab-baa4-9030de0815c6 Meeting ID: 833 0896 1014Passcode: 493202
Read MoreASIS&T’s European Chapter warmly invites you to enjoy coffee and a chat with editors Prof. Jack Andersen & Prof. Joacim Hansson Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, 1-2pm CET (see https://tinyurl.com/EC-classBook for times in other zones)Register here: https://www2.asist.org/ap/Events/Register/qWFRAmgFkCQCe About the Book: The contributions in Exploring Contemporary Classification Practices analyse various aspects of classification and their importance to contemporary debates surrounding…
Read MoreThis is part 5 of the blog series where we share reflections from our 2025 NEASIS&T Conference Support Award recipients, offering a glimpse into the value and impact of the 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Through their experiences, we aim to highlight the learning, networking, and growth that make this event so impactful. Uhjin had already recently…
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The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) Board is looking for a new Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of the Association of Information Science & Technology, the official journal of the ASIS&T, who has the expertise to drive the journal forward. The Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology (JASIST) is a leading international forum for peer-reviewed research…
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We hosted a SIG HLTH social get-together at ASIS&T 2025 on Saturday, November 15th, in Crystal City / Arlington. It was nice meeting you all. We look forward to seeing more members at the conference and to staying connected through iConnect!
Read MoreThis is part 4 of the blog series where we share reflections from our 2025 NEASIS&T Conference Support Award recipients, offering a glimpse into the value and impact of the 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Through their experiences, we aim to highlight the learning, networking, and growth that make this event so impactful. Attending the Association for…
Read MoreThis is part 3 of the blog series where we share reflections from our 2025 NEASIS&T Conference Support Award recipients, offering a glimpse into the value and impact of the 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Through their experiences, we aim to highlight the learning, networking, and growth that make this event so impactful. In 2025, I marked…
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Hello good info-folk. I am writing to you for the first time in my term as ASIS&T president. As a member of the board of directors and as president-elect, I have worked with several presidents, and admired their collaborative leadership styles, incisive intelligence and good humor. I hope I can fill those big shoes! (Metaphorically…
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Greetings colleagues, As we move into a new year of activity and opportunity for ASIS&T, I am pleased to reflect on a period marked by momentum, resilience, and forward-looking collaboration across our community. First, I want to celebrate the tremendous success of the 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting in Crystal City. Nearly 600 colleagues joined us…
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The Board of Directors met on November 15, 2025 in person in Crystal City, Virginia and via Zoom. In attendance were; Ian Ruthven (President) (zoom); Maria Bonn (President-Elect); Chris Cunningham, PhD, (Treasurer); Lu An (Zoom), Anne Barker (SLA Appointee) (zoom), Timothy Dickey, Bhakti Gala; Lisa Hussey; Aylin Imeri; Heather Kotula (SLA Appointee) (zoom), Luanne Sinnamon,…
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