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Register Now 2026 Annual Meeting Symposia & Workshops Kick off the 2026 Annual Meeting by participating in one of our engaging pre-meeting symposia and workshops. Explore timely topics including AI, information behavior, social media research, teaching and learning, community engagement, and more while building new skills and connecting with colleagues. Additional registration is required for…
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Is your organization, institution, or company interested in gaining global visibility, building valuable professional connections, showcasing innovative products and services, and aligning its brand with one of the field’s premier international events? Or do you know an organization that may be interested? Sponsorship, Exhibiting, and Advertising opportunities are available for the ASIS&T 2026 Annual Meeting.…
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ASIS&T received a remarkable 187 applications for the five $5,000 tuition scholarships we are able to offer this year. The competition was fierce! Applicants were evaluated on several criteria including their commitment to the profession, their interest in and engagement with ASIS&T and/or, previously, SLA, and the quality of their essay which described how receiving…
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ASIS&T has reopened applications for its Continuing Education Scholarships. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, September 25, 2026. Click here to learn more about the Continuing Education Scholarships, eligibility criteria, and the application process. For questions about the award, please contact the Scholarship Committee. Back to Inside ASIS&T, August 2026
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The ASIS&T Board of Directors has recently approved 2 communities to join the lineup of 19 SIGs that we now have, SIG-GLIM & SIG-Engineering. SIGs are chartered by the Board of Directors to give members with similar professional specialties the opportunity to exchange ideas and keep themselves informed about current and discrete developments in their…
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We want to take a moment to thank all of our contributors to ASIS&T in 2026. Your generosity helps ASIS&T advance research and innovation, support professional development opportunities, build a vibrant global community, provide scholarships for members facing financial barriers, and enable doctoral students to participate in the Doctoral Colloquium and Annual Meeting. Thank you…
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ASIS&T would like to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of members. Please share with us news of your tenure, promotion, doctoral defense, job change, publication and/or grant receipt. We will recognize these accomplishments in each issue of Inside ASIS&T. Please complete this form to let us know what you’ve done! Catherine Dumas: “I have been appointed to…
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ASIS&T welcomes the following Individuals who have joined ASIS&T since May of 2026: Ayansewa Adedeji | United States | Student Rasheed Adigun | United States | Student Mehrdad Aliasgari | United States | Professional Buthayna AlMulla | Canada | Student Okereke Anyim | Canada | Student Jungeun Bail | Republic of Korea | Student Tong…
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Watch the latest Member Spotlight featuring Bonnie Griffin! In each issue of Inside ASIS&T, we ask a different member questions about their perspectives, advice, and experiences in the field of information science and technology. Back to Inside ASIS&T, August 2026
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More than 100 metadata professionals came together in Seoul at the beginning of the month for the 2026 DCMI Annual Conference. Proceedings from the conference can be found here: DCMI 2026 Conference Proceedings | DCPapers Back to Inside ASIS&T, August 2026
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The Standards committee voted Confirm on ISO 18461:2016 (vers 2), International museum statistics This International Standard specifies rules for the museum community on the collection and reporting of statistics. It provides definitions and counting procedures for all types of resources and services that museums offer to their users. It is recognized that not all measures specified…
Read MoreInvitation to ASIS&T SIG-HLTH Workshop “Beyond Prompting – Generative AI Workflows in Health Research and Practice” Date: Wednesday, December 2, 3 pm-7 pm (EST) Proposal Submission Due: August 30, 2026 Location: Online SIG-HLTH is seeking proposals for the ASIS&T SIG-HLTH Workshop, Beyond Prompting – Generative AI Workflows in Health Research and Practice. We invite proposals…
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Hello InfoFolk! In the part of the northern hemisphere where I live, most of us are gearing up for a new academic year. We’re gathering our notebooks and pencils (at least metaphorically), freshening up the reading lists for our courses and experiencing the familiar blend of end-of-summer melancholy and back-to-school excitement. No matter what part…
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ASIS&T Executive Director, Lydia Middleton has recorded a video sharing updates about the organization. Check it out! Back to Inside ASIS&T, August 2026
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The Board of Directors met on July 29, 2026 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 Sinnamon; and Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE (Executive Director). Information…
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ASIS&T wishes to congratulate and welcome the new members of the Board of Directors. Their terms will begin at the Annual Meeting in November. Click their photos to read more about them. President-Elect Isto Huvila Directors-at-Large Anne Barker Shannon Oltmann Kip Wolf Back to Inside ASIS&T, August 2026
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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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ASIS&T is delighted to announce the 3rd Annual ASIS&T President’s Lecture. The Lecture will be freely open to the public and delivered via Zoom to ensure that all who wish to may attend. The ASIS&T President’s Lecture will take place September 15 at 9:00 am Eastern Time (find your time here) and be presented by Emily…
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CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERY The inaugural ASIS&T Information Science Summit and Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) brought together information professionals, researchers, educators, and practitioners for an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and community building. Based on results from the post-event attendee survey, the meeting delivered a highly positive experience, with participants praising the valuable educational…
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Save the date for the ASIS&T 2027 Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC27), taking place May 22-25, 2027, at The Curtis Hotel in Denver, Colorado. Expect engaging sessions, fresh perspectives, opportunities to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones, and plenty of that special ASIS&T energy that makes our events memorable. And…
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