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Webinar: Local Government – Closest to Which People? Gender, Power, and Polarisation in 2024

June 30, 2024

Presenter: Mayor Moira Were August 12, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT – Note time Website link: https://www.asist.org/meetings-events/webinars/local-government-closest-to-which-people-gender-power-and-polarisation-in-2024/

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Four Members Chosen for the 2024 ASIS&T Fellowship

June 24, 2024

                        The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Michael Buckland, Lisa Given, Gary Marchionini and Diane Sonnenwald will be awarded the ASIS&T Fellowship in 2024. The Fellowship recognizes individuals who have made substantial and sustained contributions to ASIS&T…

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Greyson & McKay to Receive 2024 Lois Lunin Award

June 24, 2024

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Devon Greyson of the University of British Columbia and Dana McKay of RMIT will both receive the 2024 Lois Lunin Award. The award recognizes individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the practice of Information Science and Technology through leadership, mentoring, and…

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Saguna Shankar to Receive 2024 ASIS&T Doctoral Dissertation Award

June 24, 2024

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Saguna Shankar, PhD is the 2024 recipient of the ASIS&T Doctoral Dissertation Award for their dissertation titled, “Caring for Newcomer Communities and their Data: An Inquiry into Interdependence in Information Practices.” The award’s purpose is to recognize outstanding recent doctoral candidates whose…

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Marcia Zeng to Receive the ASIS&T 2024 Award of Merit

June 24, 2024

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Marcia Zeng is the recipient of the 2024 ASIS&T Award of Merit, the highest honor presented by the Association. The award’s purpose is to recognize an individual who has made particularly noteworthy and sustained contributions to the information science field. The award…

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Chirag Shah to Receive the 2024 ASIS&T Research in Information Science Award

June 24, 2024

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Dr. Chirag Shah is the recipient of the 2024 Research in Information Science Award. The award recognizes an individual or team who has made an outstanding contribution to information science research. The award is for a systematic “program of research” in a…

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Joann Cattlin to Receive the 2024 ASIS&T Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Scholarship Award

June 24, 2024

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Joann Cattlin is the recipient of the 2024 Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Scholarship Award. The award’s purpose is to foster research in information science by recognizing the year’s most outstanding doctoral dissertation proposal while encouraging and assisting doctoral students in the field with…

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Saira Hanif Soroya to Receive the ASIS&T 2024 James A. Cretsos Award for Leadership

June 24, 2024

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Saira Hanif Soroya, PhD is the recipient of the 2024 James A. Cretsos Award for Leadership. The award’s purpose is to recognize a new ASIS&T member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in professional ASIS&T activities. Dr. Soroya is working as Associate…

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Naresh Agarwal to receive 2024 Watson Davis Award for Service

June 24, 2024

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Dr. Naresh Agarwal is the recipient of the 2024 Watson Davis Award for Service. The award recognizes an individual member of the Association who has shown continuous dedicated leadership in and service to ASIS&T and made substantial and lasting contributions to ASIS&T…

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3RD Humans of the Library with ASIS&T Past Presidents 

June 17, 2024

3RD HUMANS OF THE LIBRARY WITH ASIS&T PAST PRESIDENTS Dear all, Would you like to meet and talk to “Human Books”? Are you interested in listening to the stories of your ASIS&T Past Presidents? Then join us the 3rd Humans of the Library Monday, 8th July at 10:00 AM EDT (Time zone Converter: dateful.com/time-zone-converter ) Register here.…

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SIG-Infolearn Events

ASIS&T SIG-LIB is seeking a new logo and we want your design!

August 27, 2026

News & Events Submit an original (not AI-generated) logo that reflects the identity and work of the Special Interest Group for Libraries & Librarianship. SIG-LIB advances research, development, and utilization of different kinds of libraries and the people who work in them across corporate, academic, and public sectors. The winning design will receive a $500 prize…

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ISO 18461:2016 (vers 2), International museum statistics

August 20, 2026

The Standards committee voted Confirm on ISO 18461:2016 (vers 2), International museum statistics This International Standard specifies rules for the museum community on the collection and reporting of statistics. It provides definitions and counting procedures for all types of resources and services that museums offer to their users. It is recognized that not all measures specified…

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Invitation to ASIS&T SIG-HLTH Workshop “Beyond Prompting – Generative AI Workflows in Health Research and Practice”

August 14, 2026

Invitation to ASIS&T SIG-HLTH Workshop “Beyond Prompting – Generative AI Workflows in Health Research and Practice” Date: Wednesday, December 2, 3 pm-7 pm (EST) Proposal Submission Due: August 30, 2026 Location: Online  SIG-HLTH is seeking proposals for the ASIS&T SIG-HLTH Workshop, Beyond Prompting – Generative AI Workflows in Health Research and Practice. We invite proposals…

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President’s Message, August 2026

August 11, 2026

Hello InfoFolk! In the part of the northern hemisphere where I live, most of us are gearing up for a new academic year. We’re gathering our notebooks and pencils (at least metaphorically), freshening up the reading lists for our courses and experiencing the familiar blend of end-of-summer melancholy and back-to-school excitement. No matter what part…

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From Your Executive Director, August 2026

August 11, 2026

ASIS&T Executive Director, Lydia Middleton has recorded a video sharing updates about the organization. Check it out! Back to Inside ASIS&T, August 2026

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Governance Update, August 2026

August 11, 2026

The Board of Directors met on July 29, 2026 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 Sinnamon; and Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE (Executive Director). Information…

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Welcome to the Newest Board of Directors Members

August 11, 2026

ASIS&T wishes to congratulate and welcome the new members of the Board of Directors. Their terms will begin at the Annual Meeting in November. Click their photos to read more about them. President-Elect Isto Huvila Directors-at-Large Anne Barker Shannon Oltmann Kip Wolf Back to Inside ASIS&T, August 2026

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NEW: Module Series for Early Career Researchers

August 11, 2026

The ASIS&T Research Engagement Committee (REC) has developed a multi-part module series titled “Sharpening your Research Skills (SRS) Modules Series: Translating Research for Practice”. This series provides actionable research knowledge, particularly aimed at practitioners, students, early career professionals, and those from developing countries. It aims to address a range of research training needs – from…

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Knox to Present 3rd Annual ASIS&T President’s Lecture

August 11, 2026

ASIS&T is delighted to announce the 3rd Annual ASIS&T President’s Lecture. The Lecture will be freely open to the public and delivered via Zoom to ensure that all who wish to may attend. The ASIS&T President’s Lecture will take place September 15 at 9:00 am Eastern Time (find your time here) and be presented by Emily…

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ISS/SLC26 Highlights

August 11, 2026

CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERY The inaugural ASIS&T Information Science Summit and Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) brought together information professionals, researchers, educators, and practitioners for an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and community building. Based on results from the post-event attendee survey, the meeting delivered a highly positive experience, with participants praising the valuable educational…

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