SIG-Infolearn Events
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. JASIST Volume 74, Issue 6, June 2023 Special Issue: Data Science in the iField Issue Edited by: Yin Zhang, Ii-Yeol Song, Theresa Anderson, Dan Wu Full…
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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. InfoFire: Is AI the future of everything? A fireside chat with one of the…
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Asia Pacific Chapter As a part of organizing webinars for the AP community, Asia-Pacific Chapter of ASIS&T is delighted to announce that we are going to host a webinar on “Useful e-Health Systems or Useful Health Information?” on May 23, 2023. Professor Isto Huvila from information studies at the Department of ALM (Archival Studies, Library and…
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SIG-AI (Artificial Intelligence) SIG-AI and the European Chapter are hosting a virtual Student Research Symposium on Artificial Intelligence on 5 June 2023, 2:00 – 4:00 PM UK time (find your time here). The registration deadline is 1 June 2023. Cost is free to ASIS&T members, $5 for student non-members, and $10 for all other non-members.…
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Webinar: Useful e-Health Systems or Useful Health Information? (Hosted by Asia Pacific Chapter) May 23, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT Webinar: Foundations, Techniques, and Applications of Information Visualization June 1, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT Student research symposium on Artificial Intelligence Jointly hosted by ASIS&T AI SIG…
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AfLIA LIS Education and Training Section Pre-conference LIS Education workshop on the new IFLA Guidelines for Professional LIS Education Programmes 22 May 2023 via zoom from 10:00 am to 13:00 GMT Click here for the schedule and registration details. ALISE ALISE Conference: Bridge the Gap: Teaching, Learning, Practice, and Competencies October 2-5, 2023 | Milwaukee,…
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 MoreVoted YES on NEW Work Item to Create an ANSI NISO Standard to Develop Standard Metadata for Remediation of Content for Accessibility Description: his ballot is to approve a proposed new work item to create an ANSI/NISO standard to develop standard metadata for remediation of content for accessibility.
Read MoreThe ASIS&T’s Special Interest Group on International Information Issues (SIG-III) is sponsoring another group of deserving Information Professionals from developing countries for complimentary ASIS&T memberships (the financial burden of which would otherwise be prohibitive) for the year 2023. We are soliciting nominations of candidates for the InfoShare Membership Award (2023). Please include a one-page curriculum…
Read MoreVoted CONFIRM on Systematic Review – ISO 20247, Information and Documentation – International Library Item Identifier Description: This document specifies the International Library Item Identifier (ILII), which is used for the unique identification of items held by libraries and related organizations. The purpose of ILII is to facilitate unique identification of library items when information…
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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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