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Please forward to interested students. What you receive This sponsorship is via the ASIS&T European Chapter. If you are the happy recipient of one of these memberships, you get all the ASIS&T member benefits PLUS you will get all the advantages of belonging to the ASIS&T European Chapter and European Student Chapter. Namely: What we will…
Read MoreSubmissions due: May 1, 2023 Deadline Extended to May 15 Call for Papers This special issue, “Healthier Information Ecosystems,” will focus on the interconnected nature of online pathologies, draw attention to the socio-technical aspects of information technology, and animate interdisciplinary approaches to addressing these problems. Similar to Buckminster Fuller’s mission of “World Game,” we want…
Read MoreCall for Proposals: ThesisIn3 Competition for Students As part of the Information Science Trends (IST) Information Science Perspectives on Documenting Processes and Practices conference, the European Student Chapter (ESC) of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) in collaboration with iSchools in are seeking student contributions to an online ThesisIn3 event where students…
Read MoreVoted APPROVE on ISO/FDIS 28560-1, RFID in LIBraries – Part 1: Data Elements and General Guidelines for Implementation Description: This document specifies a model for the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags for items appropriate for the needs of all types of libraries, including national, academic, public, corporate, special, and school. It provides a…
Read MoreDear ILS members, Let’s connect or REconnect! You are invited to attend a virtual social hour for the Information and Learning Sciences (ILS) special interest group of ASIS&T. Join us this May to informally discuss research interests and practices with a primary focus on success stories regarding grants, conference organizing and presentations, and publications. As…
Read MoreThe Special Interest Group on the History and Foundations of Information Science (SIG-HFIS) of ASIS&T seeks submissions and nominations for the 2023 Bob Williams History Awards. Applicants need not be ASIS&T members. 1. Research Grant The Bob Williams Research Grant will be awarded to outstanding research proposals exploring the history of information science and technology. Researchers working…
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The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the positions of President-Elect (1) and Directors-at-Large (2) on its Board of Directors. Service on the Board of Directors of ASIS&T is a rare opportunity to help drive the decisions of our highly respected global association and shape…
Read MorePost Are you looking for an opportunity to know about Memorable Job Interview Experiences? Would you like to learn about exciting job interviews from all over the globe? How about a space for having a relaxing and friendly conversation? Via Zoom Thursday, May 11, 2023 7:00 PM IST / 09:30 AM EST Zoom…
Read MoreVoted YES on approval of NISO Z39.106-202x PRT: Peer Review Terminology as a US National Standard Description: The Peer Review Terminology (PRT) document identifies and standardizes definitions and terminology in peer review practices in order to help align nomenclature as more publishers use open peer review models. A peer review terminology that is used across…
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The organisers of the upcoming IST’23 conference, previously announced here, are now delighted to announce keynote presentations by Adrian Currie, Kirsten Walsh, and Olivier Le Deuff. The abstracts and presenter bios follow. Adrian Currie and Kirsten Walsh: The Philosophy of History Meets Archival Practice June 20, 2023, on-site in Uppsala, 9:00 (CET) Abstract: Reading the…
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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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