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This is my last column for Inside ASIS&T as the immediate Past President of ASIS&T. I have nothing but a whole lot of gratitude and great appreciation for ASIS&T members, ASIS&T group and committee members and leaders, ASIS&T staff, and the ASIS&T Board. You all do amazing things to make the Association the leading professional…
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ASIS&T Executive Director Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE addresses the membership at the Annual Business meeting 31 October 2023. Back to Inside ASIS&T, November 2023
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The Board of Directors met during the Annual meeting on October 28 and 31, 2023. In attendance were Abebe Rorissa, PhD (President); Crystal Fulton, PhD (President-Elect); Naresh Agarwal, PhD (Past-President); Ina Fourie (Treasurer); Joan Bartlett, PhD, Maria Bonn, PhD; Tina Du, PhD; Bhakti Gala, Ph.D, Lisa Hussey, PhD; Aylen Imeri, PhD; Dan Wu, PhD., Lydia…
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What a Success! Thank you to all who attended this year’s conference! We also want to say thank you for the generous contributions from our many sponsors and exhibitors. Your continued support of ASIS&T allows us to deliver on new and existing initiatives at the core of our mission. And a big thank you…
Read More2024 Annual Meeting | 25-29 October | Calgary, Alberta, Canada Putting People First: Responsibility, Reciprocity and Care in Information Research and Practice Information research and practice are embedded in diverse settings, from physical library, everyday life, and community spaces, to digital entertainment and social media, to online search systems. These real-world and virtual spaces consist…
Read MoreIn each issue of Inside ASIS&T, we ask a different member questions about their perspectives, advice, and experiences in ASIS&T and the field of information science and technology. If you would like to be a featured member, email Pamela Yonker at pyonker@asist.org. Chang Liu Associate Professor Department of Information Management Peking University, Beijing, China How…
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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. To view issues of JASIST, log in to the Info Hub at www.asist.org and click Resources from the left-side navigation. Then click “Journal Access.” JASIST Volume 74, Issue…
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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. Navigating Challenges and Future Trends in Sentiment Analysis for Investment Decision Making Najeem Olawale…
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Asia Pacific Chapter The Asia Pacific Chapter will be hosting it’s Annual Regional Meeting virtually, with the theme of “The Inheritance, Integration, and Innovation of Information Science in the Context of Artificial Intelligence Development,” which means that under the Context of Artificial Intelligence Development, information research has an important mission and responsibility in the development…
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SIG-AH (Arts & Humanities) SIG-AH is seeking self-nominations for the officer positions of Chair and Chair-elect. If interested, please contact Pamela Yonker at pyonker@asist.org with a short bio (fewer than 150 words) and the position for which you are applying by December 1. SIG-AI (Artificial Intelligence) SIG-AI is considering organizing a webinar (or series of…
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The 3rd Annual ASIS&T President’s Lecture took place on September 15, and was presented by Emily J. M. Knox, PhD, MSLIS, of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. About Emily J. M. Knox, PhD, MSLIS Emily is interim dean and professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests include…
Read MoreThe US Northeast Chapter (NEASIS&T) is thrilled to announce the 2026 recipients of our Conference Support Award, which supports participation in the ASIS&T 2026 Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 6-10, 2026. The award aims to support scholarship and connect research and practice by bringing new voices to the chapter. The…
Read MoreNews & 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreInvitation 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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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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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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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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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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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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