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Upcoming Webinars and Events, March 2024

March 19, 2024

ASIS&T Webinars, your source for online live and on-demand content created by the Association for Information Science & Technology, are free to ASIS&T members. Our webinars connect you with experts and global thought leaders in information science, management, and business on relevant professional issues. ASIS&T SIG-AI and the European Chapter Online Research Symposium on AI…

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Affiliated Organization News, March 2024

March 19, 2024

iConference 2024 Virtual Academic Program: April 15 – 18, 2024 Onsite Academic Program in Changchun, China: April 22 – 26, 2024 2024 ARL IDEAL Conference July 15-17, 2024 | Toronto, Canada Don’t miss out on your EXTENDED opportunity to attend IDEAL 2024 at the advance rate.! The 2024 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Libraries…

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Minutes of ASIS&T Asia Chapter Regular Meeting

March 15, 2024

Time: 20:00-21:00, January 25, 2024(GMT+8) Meeting Room: Zoom Participants: Yuxiang Chris Zhao, Sarira Khoir, Zhenjia Fan, Shaobo Liang, Huichuan Xia, Yuehua Zhao Recorded by Yuehua Zhao Agenda Items: 1. Self-Introduction of Attendees 2. Financial Activity Update (Presented by Safira) 3. Webinar Planning for 2024 4. Collaborations with Other Chapters 5. Regular Meetings

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Opportunities and challenges in the job market

March 9, 2024

ASIS&T SIG III, IFLA New Professionals SIG, and UNT ASIS&T Student Chapter invite you to a free joint panel on opportunities and challenges in the job market on 28th March at  12:00 pm EST. Panel Description: You will learn tips and tricks for writing cover letters and Resumes/CVs. Our expert speakers will provide insights into what…

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NEASIS&T’s 2024 Annual Conference – Information Science & Technology Tools & Systems: Emerging, Migrating & Adapting

February 26, 2024

What: Information Science & Technology Tools & Systems: NEASIS&T’s Annual Conference When: Friday, March 15, 2024 (9:00 AM – 1:05 PM EST) Where: Virtual via Zoom Who: NEASIS&T (Northeast Chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology) Cost: Free for ASIS&T members; $10 for non-members The Northeast Chapter of the Association for Information Science…

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ASIS&T Webinar: Balanced Life is Ideal Life

February 26, 2024

With the collaboration of SIG-InfoLearn, the ASIS&T South Asia Chapter is going to organize the webinar titled “Balanced Life is Ideal Life”, on 14th March 2024, at 11.00 am EDT (Time converter). Highlights Learn to Live a Balanced Life to Increase Your Income Up to 700% Achieve Excellence in Professional Career Become a Characterful Human Being Abstract…

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AI for Information Access: How Do We Do It Responsibly?

February 26, 2024

Webinar on AI for Information Access: How Do We Do It Responsibly? 11 AM (EST) – 20 March 2024 Meeting Link : https://www.asist.org/meetings-events/webinars/ai-for-information-access-how-do-we-do-it-responsibly/ Over the last several years, AI-driven informational systems have proliferated around us. The pace at which AI is getting integrated in search, recommendation, and decision-support systems has quickened recently. Many of these…

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Developing a Responsible AI Strategy for your Library

February 26, 2024

AI has potential uses in many aspects of library work and supporting users in its effective use is also part of their remit. Given the complexity of AI itself and its many impacts there is a need for clear strategic thinking about how to respond. The presentation considers the potential impact of AI on library…

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2024 SIG-IEP Webinar AI and Law/Regulation in Australia and Globally: The Trajectory to Date

February 25, 2024

2024 SIG-IEP Webinar AI and Law/Regulation in Australia and Globally: The Trajectory to Date Date: Tue, Jan 9, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST Website/Recording: https://www.asist.org/meetings-events/webinars/ai-and-law-regulation-in-australia-and-globally-the-trajectory-to-date/

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How Can Public Libraries Create Value for Rural Communities in Developing Countries?

February 17, 2024

(Hosted joint Webinar by SIG-III and Iran Public Libraries Association)   Please join us for the joint webinar by SIG-III and Iran Public Libraries Association “How Can Public Libraries Create Value for Rural Communities in Developing Countries?” on 22nd November at 9:30 am EST Webinar meeting link: you can click the link and join as a guest. Registration is…

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NEASIS&T 2025 Presenter Stipend

September 9, 2025

Application deadline: Monday, September 29, 2025 Application: NEASIS&T 2025 Presenter Stipend Application  This application form requires you to be logged into a Google account to access it.  Need an alternative way to apply? Email us at neasist@gmail.com  Notification: end of October The US Northeast Chapter of ASIS&T (NEASIS&T) is offering up to 4 Presenter Stipends…

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NEASIS&T Wants to Hear From You! Survey Now Open

September 2, 2025

We want to hear your thoughts on how we can better serve our members and community. Whether you attend every event or just follow along from time to time, your input is incredibly valuable. Please take a few minutes to complete our 2025 NEASIS&T Chapter Survey. The survey is designed to help us understand your…

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ISO/NP TS 26019: Information and documentation – International Classification for Standards (ICS)

August 28, 2025

Type: New Work Item Proposal (Technical Specification) Scope: Provides methodology and structured listing of technical activity fields for classifying standards publications. Description: This standard provides a methodology, and a listing of fields of (technical) activity, organized by groups and subgroups, for classifying standards publications. By inheritance, it provides a common, harmonized understanding of standards application…

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ASIS&T and SLA Members Vote in Favor of Merger

August 21, 2025

21 August 2025 – The Special Libraries Association (SLA) and the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) today announced that their members have cleared the way for the organizations to merge.  SLA members voted overwhelmingly to accept the dissolution plan proposed by their Board of Directors. Separately, ASIS&T members resoundingly approved their Board’s proposal…

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SIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2025 Annual Meeting Paper & Poster Awards

August 20, 2025

Call for Submissions SIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2025 Annual Meeting Paper & Poster Awards SIG-HLTH, ASIS&T’s Special Interest Group on Health Informatics, is pleased to open submissions for the SIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2025 Annual Meeting Long Paper Award, the SIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2025 Annual Meeting Short Paper Award, and the SIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2025 Annual Meeting Poster Award. We define health broadly to encompass research…

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“Sneaked references: Fabricated reference metadata distort citation counts” Chosen for 2025 Best JASIST Paper Award

August 13, 2025

    The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that “Sneaked references: Fabricated reference metadata distort citation counts,” written by Lonni Besançon, Guillaume Cabanac, Cyril Labbé, and Alexander Magazinov, published in Volume 75, Issue 12 of the Journal of the Association for Information Science & Technology (JASIST), is the recipient of…

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Introduction to Documentation Studies Wins Best Information Science Book Award

August 13, 2025

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Niels Windfeld Lund’s Introduction to Documentation Studies, published by Facet Publishing, is the recipient of the ASIS&T Best Information Science Book Award for 2025. The award’s purpose is to recognize the outstanding book in information science published during the preceding calendar year.…

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ISO/DIS 999 – Guidelines for the content, organization and presentation of indexes

August 12, 2025

Description: This document offers guidelines for the content, organization and presentation of indexes. Question: Do you approve the technical content of ISO/DIS 999? Decision: Approved with comments Comments: This draft is relevant to standard practices in index creation and presentation. However, the following revisions are suggested:

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ISO/CD 25244 – Archives Performance Indicators

August 8, 2025

Description: ISO/CD 25244, Information and documentation – Performance indicators for archives specifies guidelines for the archives community on the collection and reporting of statistics for the following purposes: Question: Do you have comments on the technical content of ISO/CD 25244? Vote: No comments.

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Systematic Review – ISO 30300:2020, Records Management – Core Concepts and Vocabulary

August 6, 2025

Description: ISO 30300:2020 provides a foundational vocabulary for the records management domain, promoting consistency and clarity across related standards developed by ISO/TC 46/SC 11. It includes key terms and definitions but does not restrict the creation of new terms in future standards. This vocabulary supports professionals and organizations aiming to align with international best practices…

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