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Voted CONFIRM on Systematic Review – ISO 2108, Information and documentation – International Standard Book Number (ISBN) Description: This document establishes the specifications for the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) as a unique international identification system for each product form or edition of a separately available monographic publication published or produced by a specific publisher…
Read MoreVoted APPROVE to Approve Margie Hlava as the convener for ISO/TC 46/SC 9/WG 8 in addition to being the project leader for the revision of ISO 25964-1.
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Happy 2023! I hope you had a restful and joyous holiday break. The new year presents us with an opportunity to take stock of where we are concerning our initiatives and plans and build on our successes. Lydia and the excellent headquarters staff, with the addition of Kim Granados (welcome Kim!) as Deputy Executive Director,…
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Greetings Colleagues, Although it has been two+ months since the Annual Meeting, it feels like a great deal has happened at ASIS&T since we parted in Pittsburgh. There is not much time to rest on our laurels after one Annual Meeting before we start the serious planning of the next conference. Add to that a…
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The Board of Directors has not met since the Annual Meeting. Its new meeting pattern is to meet four times per year, twice in person and twice via Zoom The next meeting is as follows: February 13, 2023 2:00 – 4:00 pm EST https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88926449429?pwd=MGdoWjVSV3JQZ0Y0aS9oaHZKQ3Bldz09&from=addon As always, any ASIS&T member is welcome to attend the meeting…
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ASIS&T is pleased to announce that Kimberly Granados, CAE has joined ASIS&T as Deputy Executive Director. Kimberly has nearly 30 years of association experience overseeing membership, marketing, content and program development, chapter and interest group oversight, meetings & education, and foundations, most recently with the National Society of Professional Engineers. Please join us in welcoming…
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In August 2022, the ASIS&T Membership Committee administered a member survey to all ASIS&T members between August 25 to September 16, 2022. A total of 315 members responded to scaled, forced choice, and open-ended questions and prompts. The ASIS&T Board of Directors and staff have analyzed survey responses to learn more about ASIS&T members…
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Join your peers online from the comfort of your home and office, 11-13 April 2023. The Mid-Year Conference is a live online event over a three-day period covering all time zones, and features quality panels, papers, and poster presentations. Unable to make the event at the designated time? All sessions will be recorded and registrants…
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Save the date 27-31 October for the 86th ASIS&T Annual Meeting “Making a Difference: Translating Information Research into Practice, Policy, and Action.” Novotel London West Hotel in London, UK. Pre-meeting workshops will be held on Friday and Saturday, 27-28 October. We encourage you to review the information on Visas for the UK and to apply…
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The Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST) publishes comprehensive and systematic reviews on topics relevant to information science, computing science, and technology, broadly defined. An ideal ARIST manuscript presents both an historic overview and a discussion of contemporary trends related to the topic being investigated. ARIST welcomes Expressions of Interest for authors to prepare manuscripts of two…
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The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) mourns the passing of Clifford Lynch, who died in April 2025. A visionary leader, scholar, and mentor, Clifford’s profound influence on the field of information science spanned decades and left an indelible mark on our community. Clifford served as ASIS&T President in 1996 and was honored with…
Read MoreNEASIS&T 2025 Annual Conference – Thank You! On behalf of the NEASIS&T Executive Committee and Programming Committees, thank you so much to everyone who attended, presented at, and helped organize our 2025 NEASIS&T Annual Conference. It was a wonderful event! We will share a link to the recordings on iConnect once they are available. NEASIS&T…
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Hello everyone, I am recording this message from Okinawa, Japan where I am visiting my family for a few days. I did not want to let more time go by without letting you all know that ASIS&T stands ready to support you in presenting at the Annual Meeting in every way possible. We recognize that…
Read MoreCall for participation for IST 2025,
June 11-12, Manchester, UK. Organised by ASIS&T Europe Chapter.
Registration is still open for our April 1, 2025 virtual conference: Voices Through Data: Integrating Information Science, Storytelling, and Digital Literacy Check out the program with abstracts and speaker bios below. You can also check out the brief, at-a-glance flyer version here. 9:00 am – 9:15 amWelcome, NEASIS&T Chapter Update, and Conference Overview 9:15 am –…
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Halò (hello in Scots Gaelic) Hello friends, This week I have been rewatching HBO’s drama Chernobyl about the terrible nuclear disaster in present day Ukraine. The leading character Valery Legasov says in the opening scene: “What is the cost of lies? It’s not that we’ll mistake them for the truth. The real danger is that…
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Greetings Colleagues: As we step into a new season, I find myself reflecting on the recent events in Washington, DC, and the profound ripple effects they are having not only within the United States but across the globe. In times of uncertainty and change, it is more important than ever that we, as information professionals,…
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The iFederation is deeply concerned about the recent executive order issued by the Trump administration, which calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This decision poses a significant threat to the global community of information professionals, researchers, and the public who rely on the vital services provided by IMLS.…
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The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) recognizes the critical importance of conducting ethical research and publishing practices to safeguard honesty, trust, integrity, and transparency in scholarly communications. Predatory journals and publishing organizations pose a serious threat to researchers publishing their work, research integrity, and publishing ethics in all fields of study and particularly…
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