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The ASIS&T European Chapter is seeking submissions for two paper awards, including one for students, both due 29 September. The winners will be announced in October at the 2023 ASIS&T Annual Meeting in London, UK. For more information about the awards, eligibility, the submission process, and so on, please follow the link below.
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Andrew Dillon is the recipient of the 2023 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 is based…
Read More“Integrative data reuse at scientifically significant sites: Case studies at Yellowstone National Park and the La Brea Tar Pits” Selected for 2023 JASIST Best Paper Award The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that “Integrative data reuse at scientifically significant sites: Case studies at Yellowstone National Park and the La…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is pleased to announce Jenna Hartel, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Information, University of Toronto, as the recipient of the 2023 ASIS&T Outstanding Information Science Teacher Award. Since 1980 this annual award has honored the unique teaching contributions of exceptionable teachers of information science. Dr. Hartel…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Prof. Nosheen Fatima Warraich, Director, Institute of Information Management, University of Punjab, Lahore-Pakistan, is the 2023 recipient of the ASIS&T James M. Cretsos Leadership Award. The award’s purpose is to recognize a new ASIS&T member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in…
Read MorePost Are you looking for an opportunity to know about how women LIS professionals overcome personal and professional challenges? Would you like to learn about successful LIS Women’s stories? How about a space for having a relaxing and friendly conversation? Via Zoom Thursday, July 13, 2023 7:00 PM IST / 09:30 AM EST…
Read MoreDeadline for submission: 23rd July 2023 [anywhere on Earth time]Acceptance decision: 8th August 2023 Please submit your abstract as a PDF to the submission system: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=metsti2023 Last updated: 10th July 2023 METSTI 2023: Workshop on Informetric, Scientometric and Scientific and Technical Information Research Workshop sponsored by ASIS&T SIG/MET and SIG STI ASIS&T 2023 Annual MeetingFriday,…
Read MoreAre you a student (Bachelor, Master or Doctoral) of Information Science or a related field, based in Asia Pacific Region? Read on! Thanks to donors to ASIS&T, Asia Pacific Chapter can give away free annual student memberships for ASIS&T (the Association for Information Science and Technology, https://www.asist.org/). Submit your application by 25 June 2023 (only…
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The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that “Data Driven: Truckers, Technology, and the New Workplace Surveillance,” written by Karen Levy and published by Princeton University Press is the recipient of the ASIS&T Best Information Science Book Award for 2023. The award’s purpose is to recognize the outstanding book in…
Read MoreThe last date for submission is June 15, 2023. Overview The ASIS&T Information and Learning Sciences SIG invites students, emerging, and established scholars to participate in the SIG’s first ever paper competition. The SIG provides these awards to support scholarship and practice, encourage participation, and bring new perspectives and voices to the SIG. Three awards…
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The standards committee voted APPROVE on ISO/FDIS 233-3 (Ed 3), Transliteration of Perso-Arabic characters into Latin characters — Part 3: Persian language This document establishes a system for the transliteration of the Persian characters (often called Perso-Arabic script) into Latin characters. This modification of the stringent rules established by ISO 233 is specifically intended to facilitate…
Read MoreISO/CD 25279 International statistics for school libraries is out for committee comment. This document specifies rules for the school library community on the collection, interpretation and reporting of statistics. The aim of this document is to provide a selection of statistical data that cover the current services and activities of all types of school libraries. …
Read MoreApproval of Proposed New Work Item: Trust Markers (ITEM) The standards co. itbee has voted YES This ballot is to approve a proposed new work item to create aNISO Recommended Practice for identification of trust markers for increasing credibility and trust in research. Ethics and integrity cases in submitted manuscripts are becoming an increasingly common problem, whilst…
Read MoreCall for Participation Universitat de Barcelona, Spain and viewable on Zoom The Europe Chapter (EC) of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) seeks participation in this year’s IST conference on Celebrating Theory and Practice. The conference will be held in Barcelona, Spain, and presentations will also be viewable on Zoom. We invite researchers,…
Read MoreThe standards committee voted YES on Appointment of Co-Project Leader for ISO/TC 46/ SC 11/ JWG1 Steffan Schwalm has been appointed as Project Leader for ISO/NP 26277, Requirements for the use of blockchain and DLT with authoritative records, records systems, and records management ISO TC 307 has nominated Victoria Lemieux as co-project Leader. Note: Please note…
Read MoreThe standards committee has voted YES on this New Work Item and the appointment of the convener SO/TC 46/SC 9 resolves to create a new working group, ISO TC 46/SC 9/WG 21, titled “Global Media Identifier (GMId) for distribution channels and brands”, to develop work item ISO/AWI 25975, Global Media Identifier (GMId) and appoints Mr.…
Read MoreThe standards committee has voted NO on TC 46 /SC 9 Ballot – Re-appointment – Convenor ISO/TC 46/SC 9/WG 12 The standards committee has vote NO on Call for experts – ISO/TC 46/SC 11/AHG11 – ISO/PWI 26396 Archives and records management – Managing Records in Cloud Computing Environments Question: Do you wish to nominate an expert…
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Hello information people! In my part of the northern hemisphere the clocks changed overnight, and although that means that I am missing an hour of much-needed sleep, I am experiencing the annual seasonal glee of looking out the window at almost 7 PM and realizing it’s still light! Another hour of light means I’ll be…
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Greetings colleagues, As we move deeper into the year, I’m struck by the incredible momentum building across our community. The energy within ASIS&T has always been strong, but this year feels different-bigger, more connected, and full of possibility. Much of that is thanks to the exciting initiatives ahead and the remarkable progress we’re making together.…
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ASIS&T awards represent the greatest recognition and respect professionals may afford their colleagues. All ASIS&T members and non-members are invited and encouraged to submit nominations for the awards. Selections of award recipients are made after thoughtful and thorough consideration by appropriate jury or official body of the Association. The 2026 awards will be presented at…
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