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A Practical Application of Dublin Core: Worthington Memory

September 17, 2002

Susan Allen (Project Manager) & Eric Davis (Webmaster) of Worthington Public Library Worthington Memory is a digital library of local history materials commemorating the Worthington Bicentennial in 2003. This collaboration between Worthington Libraries and the Worthington Historical Society will include a call to community organizations and individuals to contribute content. This presentation will highlight a…

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The Patriot Act and Its Implications for Libraries

July 16, 2002

Judge Charles Schneider of Columbus Municipal Court WHERE: Kilgour Auditorium at OCLC WHEN: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 6:30 – 7:00 – Refreshments 7:00 – 8:30 – Program

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The Ohio Memory Project: Building an Online Scrapbook of Ohio History

May 14, 2002

CO-ASIS&T Annual Meeting and Luncheon Laurie Gemmill Ohio Memory Project Manager Ohio Historical Society The Ohio Memory Project staff has been working with more than 250 libraries, museums, archives, and historical societies across the state to create a virtual collection of primary source materials. Acting as a single point of access to historical documents and…

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Functions of Metadata Schemas and Content Markup Languages for Knowledge Representation in Digital Collections

April 8, 2002

Dr. Marcia Zeng Associate Professor of Library and Information Science Kent State University Metadata schemas for resource description such as Dublin Core and LOM (Learning Object Metadata) and domain specific markup languages such as MatML (Materials Property Data Markup Language) or CML (Chemical Markup Language) have evolved dramatically during the last five years. Much of…

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What are the Major Challenges Facing Libraries of the 21st Century?

March 6, 2002

Joseph J. Branin Director of Libraries, The Ohio State University As we move away from traditional print resources toward the digital library of the future, how do we forsee and manage the changes ahead? At OSU, Mr. Branin provides leadership for one of the largest university library systems in the nation. In addition to overseeing…

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Cooperative Reference Service and AskERIC

January 30, 2002

PAULA RUMBAUGH of OCLC will discuss the Cooperative Reference Service being developed by OCLC in cooperation with the Library of Congress and several other library groups. She will demonstrate the service from both the patron and librarian side. and JUDY WAGNER of ERIC will talk about the AskERIC service from both the Clearinghouse and user…

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CLEVNET’s New “Know It Now” Program: An Around the Clock Online Reference Service

September 18, 2001

Kristen Pool Shaker Heights Public Library What is KnowItNow? A unique 24×7 reference service with interactive chat and co-browsing 12 libraries in the CLEVNET system using LSSI* An all-librarian all-the-time public service Training in internet and database use from a librarian Hundreds of answers provided each week since the beginning of June *Library Systems and…

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The Structure of Medical Informatics

July 24, 2001

Speaker: Ted Morris Assistant Professor Kent State University School of Library & Information Science/Columbus Campus What is “Medical Informatics”? Is it more than simply “The use of computers in medicine?” What areas of research, practice, and education does Medical Informatics touch, and which touch it? Who needs to know more about Medical Informatics, and why?…

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The Handheld Electronic Book in Historica Perspective

May 15, 2001

CO-ASIS&T Annual Meeting and Luncheon Speaker: Martin Jamison Head Information Services at the Education, Human Ecology, Psychology and Social work Library, The Ohio State University The handheld electronic book may represent the latest successful stage in the historical process of text-form evolution. A review of that process demonstrates how today’s e-book takes its place in…

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The User’s Perspective on Intellectual Property

March 23, 2001

Learn how some forms of creativity, such as original data, inventions, discoveries, processes and unique materials are protected either under common law or by statutes. Topics and Speakers: Copyright Care and Maintenance (Trisha Davis, OSU Libraries) © 2001 Steven J. McDonald (Steven McDonald, OSU Legal Affairs) OCLC Kilgour Building 6565 Frantz Road Dublin, Ohio

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SIG-Infolearn Events

Find us at ISS/SLC26!

June 5, 2026

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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SIG-AI Call for Proposals for 2026 ASIS&T Annual Meeting

June 1, 2026

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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Du Named ARIST Interim Editor-in-Chief

May 28, 2026

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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President’s Message, May 2026

May 22, 2026

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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From Your Executive Director, May 2026

May 22, 2026

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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Governance Update, May 2026

May 22, 2026

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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Board Approves Dues Increase for FY27

May 22, 2026

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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Renew Your Membership Today and Save

May 22, 2026

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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Board of Directors Nominations Due Monday

May 22, 2026

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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Pioneers / Oral Histories Site Relaunched

May 22, 2026

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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