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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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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. If you would like to be a featured member, email Pamela Yonker at pyonker@asist.org. Jesse Dinneen, PhD (He/Him/His) Junior Professor Berlin School of Library and Information Science Humboldt-Universität zu…
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Members of ASIS&T have full access to the Journal of Information Science and Technology (JASIST). If you are not sure how to access your member benefit, contact Pamela Yonker at pyonker@asist.org. JASIST Volume 74, Issue 1, January 2023 Full Issue RESEARCH ARTICLES Feedback beyond accuracy: Using eye-tracking to detect comprehensibility and interest during reading Frans van der…
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Check out the newest articles from Information Matters (IM), ASIS&T’s digital-only communication translational forum for information science, bringing relevant and current research evidence and industry developments, news, and opinion to a global public audience free of charge. Sign up for our weekly newsletters from IM. Information Matters pays a tribute to Brenda Dervin whose theory of sense-making has continued to resonate with…
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Europe Chapter Please join the European Chapter for Coffee with the Authors! We will welcome Martin White and Sandra Ward who will discuss their book on Evolution and impact: a history of the Institute of Information Scientists 1958-2002 There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. Monday, February 13th, 2023, 15:00-16:00 GMT (16:00-17:00 CET, , 10:00-11:00…
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SIG-III: 2023 International Paper Contest (IPC) Call for Papers The Special Interest Group on International Information Issues (SIG-III) of the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) invites research papers from the library and information science (LIS) professionals of developing countries for the 23rd International Paper Contest (IPC). The winners of the IPC-2023 will be awarded…
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Webinar: 5 (or More) Tips for Thriving in Your Ph.D. Program Sponsored by the ASIS&T Midwest Chapter February 2, 2023 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Webinar: Getting Started With SQLite (DCMI) Sponsored by DCMI and ASIS&T February 9, 2022 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ASIS&T European Chapter Virtual Event: Coffee with the Authors…
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ASIS&T is pleased to partner with the Digital Library Federation (DLF) in order to announce the return of the GLAM Cross-Pollinator Registration Awards in 2023. Initially supported by generous Kress grants from 2015-2017, the DLF Cross-Pollinator program, in partnership with other GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) organizations, endeavors to build bridges among our communities,…
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ALISE ALISE 2023 Annual Conference Call for Proposals Is Now Open! The theme of the ALISE 2023 Conference, “Bridge the Gap: Teaching, Learning, Practice, and Competencies,” explores the linkage between professional and educational practice of LIS programs or iSchool curricula. In identifying the synergy and gaps between professional competencies and LIS pedagogy and curricula, we…
Read MoreSave the Date! What: NEASIS&T’s Annual Conference, co-hosted with Simmons ASIS&T When: Friday, March 3, 2023 (9:30AM – 1:30PM EST, exact timing to be finalized closer to event) Where: virtual via Zoom Who: NEASIS&T (Northeast chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology) and Simmons ASIS&T Registration opens: January 2023 Please save the date…
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The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) expresses its profound shock, dismay, and concern at the abrupt termination of Dr. Carla Hayden from her position as the 14th Librarian of Congress. Dr. Hayden’s tenure marked a historic chapter not only for the Library of Congress but also for the global library and information science…
Read MoreThe 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…
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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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