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Announcement for March 22, 2005 Tour Knowlton You are invited to attend the CO-ASIS&T program featuring a presentation and tour at the new Library in The Ohio State University’s Knowlton School of Architecture. Knowlton Hall is the new home for the OSU disciplines of architecture, city and regional planning, and landscape architecture. For the first…
Read MoreHappy New Year from all your friends at CO-ASIS&T! You are invited to join us for the first program of 2005 on Thursday evening, February 10th, 2005. Alane Wilson of OCLC, co-author and editor of the 2003 OCLC Environmental Scan will present: “Reclaiming The Third Place: Libraries and their Communities in the Age of Amazoogle”…
Read MoreSAVE THIS DATE: Tuesday, October 5, 2004 for our first Fall CO-ASIS&T Program. Plan to Join Us for a Panel Discussion on Current Services and Future Endeavors for ESOL Populations, led by Kristin Shelley, Branch Manager of the Hilltop Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. We’ll be discussing the needs of foreign patrons and students,…
Read MoreSam Roshon: Digitization and the Columbus Circulating Visuals Collection Are you considering a digitization project? Do you want to learn more about the “nuts and bolts” of this technology and how it really works? Then plan to attend the next CO-ASIS&T presentation on June 22, 2004 at CML. Reference Librarian Sam Roshon, of the Biography,…
Read MoreYou are invited to the dinner and Annual Meeting of the Central Ohio Chapter of the American Society for Information Science and Technology on May 12, 2004 at the Fawcett Center located at 2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio. Our Honored Guest Will Be American Society for Information Science and Technology President, Samantha Hastings. Date:…
Read MoreRegistration is open for Dr. Mary Stansbury’s April 30th, 2004 Workshop: “Managing and Working in the Collaborative Environment: Techniques & Technology to Make Collaborations Easier” Collaboration isn’t just a great idea, many organizations now find it both a cultural and fiscal necessity. However, it takes more than good intentions to make sure that collaboration succeeds. Dr.…
Read More*There are a limited number of reservations left for the program on Thursday, January 29th, so please respond as soon as possible. Note that refreshments and registration are between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m., with the tour to begin at 6:30 p.m. Register now and start the new year right by joining us for the first…
Read MorePete Bates & Clara Ireland will highlight the resources at the NEW State Library of Ohio. Plan to stay for the 1:00-1:30 pm walking tour of this impressive renovated facility! WHERE: State Library of Ohio 274 East First Avenue Plenty of free parking is available. WHEN: Monday, May 19, 2003 12:00 Noon – 1:00 P.M.…
Read MoreDr. Richard Rubin Interim Dean College of Communication & Information Kent State University Dr. Richard Rubin discusses the major issues we face as technological forces redefine the nature of work, the workplace and the work week. WHERE: OCLC Kilgour Auditorium 6565 Frantz Rd. Dublin, Ohio WHEN: Monday, March 17, 2003 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm…
Read MorePat Losinski New Executive Director of the Columbus Metropolitan Library WHERE: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Main Library 96 S. Grant Avenue The Larry D. Black Auditorium WHEN: Wednesday, February 5, 2003 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Refreshments 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Program
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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…
Read MoreLisa M. Given, PhD (FASSA, FASIS&T), of RMIT University has been selected to be the new Editor of the Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (JASIST). Dr. Given succeeds Dr. Steven Sawyer of Syracuse University, who has been editor since 2020. Dr. Given is Director of the Social Change Enabling Impact…
Read MoreThe standards committee voted APPROVE on ISO/FDIS 233-3 (Ed 3), Transliteration of Perso-Arabic characters into Latin characters — Part 3: Persian language This document establishes a system for the transliteration of the Persian characters (often called Perso-Arabic script) into Latin characters. This modification of the stringent rules established by ISO 233 is specifically intended to facilitate…
Read MoreISO/CD 25279 International statistics for school libraries is out for committee comment. This document specifies rules for the school library community on the collection, interpretation and reporting of statistics. The aim of this document is to provide a selection of statistical data that cover the current services and activities of all types of school libraries. …
Read MoreApproval of Proposed New Work Item: Trust Markers (ITEM) The standards co. itbee has voted YES This ballot is to approve a proposed new work item to create aNISO Recommended Practice for identification of trust markers for increasing credibility and trust in research. Ethics and integrity cases in submitted manuscripts are becoming an increasingly common problem, whilst…
Read MoreCall for Participation Universitat de Barcelona, Spain and viewable on Zoom The Europe Chapter (EC) of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) seeks participation in this year’s IST conference on Celebrating Theory and Practice. The conference will be held in Barcelona, Spain, and presentations will also be viewable on Zoom. We invite researchers,…
Read MoreThe standards committee voted YES on Appointment of Co-Project Leader for ISO/TC 46/ SC 11/ JWG1 Steffan Schwalm has been appointed as Project Leader for ISO/NP 26277, Requirements for the use of blockchain and DLT with authoritative records, records systems, and records management ISO TC 307 has nominated Victoria Lemieux as co-project Leader. Note: Please note…
Read MoreThe standards committee has voted YES on this New Work Item and the appointment of the convener SO/TC 46/SC 9 resolves to create a new working group, ISO TC 46/SC 9/WG 21, titled “Global Media Identifier (GMId) for distribution channels and brands”, to develop work item ISO/AWI 25975, Global Media Identifier (GMId) and appoints Mr.…
Read MoreThe standards committee has voted NO on TC 46 /SC 9 Ballot – Re-appointment – Convenor ISO/TC 46/SC 9/WG 12 The standards committee has vote NO on Call for experts – ISO/TC 46/SC 11/AHG11 – ISO/PWI 26396 Archives and records management – Managing Records in Cloud Computing Environments Question: Do you wish to nominate an expert…
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Hello information people! In my part of the northern hemisphere the clocks changed overnight, and although that means that I am missing an hour of much-needed sleep, I am experiencing the annual seasonal glee of looking out the window at almost 7 PM and realizing it’s still light! Another hour of light means I’ll be…
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