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

February 17, 2024

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 are built on hopes and hypes of what AI could deliver, but it is not always clear when or if a real value…

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10th SIG-III International Café Meet

February 16, 2024

Post Are you looking for an opportunity to chat about the use of AI in our profession and how AI is becoming part of our daily lives? Would you like to share your experience with AI? What are your thoughts on its use in our profession?   Via Zoom Wednesday 13th March 2024 at 9:00 am…

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Would you like to meet and talk to “Human Books”?

February 9, 2024

Post Are you interested in lending ears to listening stories of growth? Then join an exciting event by InfoShare of SIG-III scheduled to be held on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 10.00 AM EST (Time zone Converter: https://dateful.com/time-zone-converter ). Please register here. Every human has stories, stories of their struggles, successes, leadership stories, stories contributing to…

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President’s Column, January 2024

January 18, 2024
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A new year may offer hope and inspiration, an opportunity to start afresh. We may revisit our goals and perhaps set new goals.  Some of these goals will encounter various fates over time – accomplished, reconsidered, or forgotten.  Others may accompany us throughout the year, helping us to chart our progress in a given endeavour.   …

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From Your Executive Director, January 2024

January 18, 2024

Greetings friends and colleagues! I always struggle in January to find exciting things to write about in my column. The winter months are when we at ASIS&T regroup from one Annual Meeting and get ramped up for all of the things that go into the next Annual Meeting. We clean up the database and get…

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2024 Annual Meeting Call for Submissions

January 18, 2024

87th Annual Meeting of theAssociation for Information Science and Technology 25-29 October, 2024 Putting People First: Responsibility, Reciprocity and Care in Information Research and Practice Annual Meeting Website Plans for the 87th ASIS&T Annual Meeting in Calgary, AB, Canada, October 25-29, 2024, at the Calgary Hyatt Hotel are well underway! We are excited by our…

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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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