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Congratulations to all 2022 ASIS&T SIG-USE Award winners! Outstanding Contribution to Information Behavior Research Award Recipient: Jenna Hartel Affiliation: University of Toronto Best Information Behavior Conference Paper Award Title: From Communities of Practice to Smart and Connected Communities: Information Sharing Practices Among Social Service Providers, Authors: Stephen C. Slota, Ishan Nigam, Kenneth R. Fleischmann, Sherri…
Read MoreAnnie T. Chen, Chair, atchen@uw.edu Xiaojun (Jenny) Yuan, Chair Elect, xyuan@albany.edu Melissa Ocepek, Immediate Past Chair, mgocepek@illinois.edu Chiyoung Oh, Treasurer, coh@csu.edu Ophelia Morey, Secretary, otmorey@buffalo.edu Lo Lee, Communications Officer, lololee@umich.edu Xiaofeng Li, Webmaster, xli@pennwest.edu Nathan Davis, Recruitment/Membership Officer, nathandavis@utexas.edu 2022-2023 SIG-USE Awards Committee: Saira Hanif Soroya, saira.im@pu.edu.pk Md. Anwarul Islam, anwar81du@gmail.com Iulian Vamanu, iulian-vamanu@uiowa.edu Hengyi…
Read MoreVia Zoom Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM EST Zoom Meeting link available via iConnect Are you looking for an opportunity to vent out your stress? Would you like to seek professional guidance from our community members? How about a space for having a relaxing and friendly conversation? Would you like…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreUS Midwest Chapter’s Past Chair, Dr. Timothy J. Dickey was selected for Member Spotlight in November 2022. Read the entire article here
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Event: Annual Meeting Experience Report Where: Online When: Friday, November 18th, from 11am – 12pm EST Register: https://associationforinformationscienceandtechnologyasist.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/ZP1DgDBp?mode=Attendee Cost: Free Description: NEASIS&T is the Northeast regional chapter of ASIS&T, the Association for Information Science & Technology, an organization that bridges the gap between information science practice and research. Every year, ASIS&T hosts a multi-day Annual…
Read MoreVoted YES on ISO/CD 24138, Information and documentation – International Standard Content Code (ISCC) Description: This document specifies the syntax and structure of the International Standard Content Code (ISCC), as an identification system for digital assests (including encodings of text, images, audio, video or other content across all media sectors). It also describes ISCC metadata…
Read MoreVoted APPROVE on ISO/FDIS 233-2, Information and documentation – Transliteration of Arabic characters into Latin characters – Part 3: Persian language – Transliteration> Description: This document establishes a system for the transliteration into Latin characters of the Arabic characters (often called Perso-Arabic script) used to write the Persian language. This modification of the stringent rules…
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As I write my first Inside ASIS&T column as President, I feel honored and privileged to lead our great association that has been going strong for over 85 years. If you were expecting to see beautiful paintings and inspirational poems at the end of the President’s column, you are in for a huge surprise. I…
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Hi everyone, It’s a wonderful time of the year when Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It is time for me to thank you for all the love and support you provided me during my year as President. I’m hoping that you’ll provide the same support to Abebe. We had a great year! My quest…
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The US Northeast Chapter (NEASIS&T) is thrilled to announce the 2025 recipients of our Conference Support Award, which supports participation in the ASIS&T 2025 Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held in Washington D.C. from November 14-18, 2025. The award aims to support scholarship and connect research and practice by bringing new voices to the…
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Hello all, Do you prefer beginnings or endings? The start of something new and exciting or the closure of something satisfying and absorbing? A blank page or final edits? Cracking open a new bottle of sauce or tapping the bottom to release the final few drops? My colleague Nigel Fabb recently gave a valedictory lecture…
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ASIS&T Executive Director, Lydia Middleton has recorded a video sharing updates about the organization. Captions are available by clicking “cc”. Please note that these captions are auto-generated so may not be 100% accurate. Back to Inside ASIS&T, September 2025
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The Board of Directors met on July 29, 2025 via Zoom. In attendance were; Ian Ruthven (President); Maria Bonn (President-Elect); Chris Cunningham, PhD, (Treasurer); Lu An, Timothy Dickey, Bhakti Gala; Lisa Hussey; Aylin Imeri; Luanne Sinnamon, PhD; and Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE (Executive Director). Attending as a guest was Megan Pfefferle, Associate ED. 1. Strategic…
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ASIS&T welcomes the following Individuals who have joined ASIS&T since July of 2025: Lindsay Abaziou | USA | Student Sophie Abbott | Canada | Student Lisa Abbott | USA | Professional Jeremy Abbott | USA | Student Jillian Aberdale | USA | Professional Jessie Abraham | USA | Professional Latifah Abubakr | USA | Student…
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JOIN US AT THE 2025 ASIS&T ANNUAL MEETING! We are just two months away from the 88th ASIS&T Annual Meeting, happening November 14-18, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA. With almost 500 registrants already confirmed, this is shaping up to be a record-breaking event! This year’s theme, “Difficult Conversations: The Role…
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ASIS&T has reimaigined our marketing and advertising opportunities! If you know a company or organization that is looking for a smart way to boost visibility and connect with a targeted audience, we’d love to help-feel free to send them our way! ASIS&T offers opportunities for your organization to highlight its products and services to a…
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It’s not too late to obtain an AI Certificate from the IDEA Institute. You can still register for IDEA Institute and take the course asynchronously at your own pace. Once completed successfully, you will receive your ASIS&T Certificate in AI. More Information Available Here Register Here Back to Inside ASIS&T, September 2025
Read MoreDate: Thursday, September 25, 2025 (5:30 PM – 6:30 PM) (EDT) Cost: Free! Location: Virtual Register The Northeast chapter of the Association for Information Science & Technology (NEASIS&T) is hosting a virtual Fall Meet and Greet on Thursday, Sep. 25 from 5:30-6:30pm! It’s a low-key, informal social event. It’s free and open to everyone (public,…
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Watch the latest Member Spotlight featuring Jelina Haines! 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. Back to Inside ASIS&T, September 2025
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