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Read MoreThe conference theme is “The Inheritance, Integration, and Innovation of Information Science in the Context of Artificial Intelligence Development”, which means that in the era of artificial intelligence, information research needs to discuss what is the core knowledge or foundation and how should we integrate with related disciplines and further develop the discipline to make…
Read MoreDear ASIS&T AP Chapter members, On behalf of the ASIS&T Asia-Pacific Chapter, I would like to announce the following officer positions for 2024: Chair: Yuxiang (Chris) Zhao, Nanjing University Chair-Elect: Zhenjia Fan, Nankai University Secretary: Shaobo Liang, Wuhan University Treasurer: Safirotu Khoir, Universitas Gadjah Mada Communications: Yuehua Zhao, Nanjing University Webmaster: Huichuan Xia, Peking University We thank you and look forward to…
Read MoreVoted YES To approve a proposed new work item to create a NISO Recommended Practice for ILS/LSP ecosystem interconnectivity encompassing technical needs, definitions of terms, and community transparency (Open ILS). Description: Libraries each have unique needs to uphold and sustain their mission. As a result, the potential combinations of software/systems evident across the library community…
Read MoreBiography Template Scope The Winter School presents a combination of workshops and sponsored ASIS&T webinars to train information science professionals in developing their research skills through various tools and techniques for understanding social behavior, analyzing large datasets using tools and techniques such as Machine Learning, R, Word Vectors, Embeddings, Language, and Graphic Generative AI, Digital…
Read MoreAt the ASIS&T 2023 Annual Meeting, Novotel London West, London, UK Friday, October 27, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (BST), London, UK Organized by SIG MET and SIG STI WORKSHOP PROGRAM Session Time Authors Title Opening 9:00 – 9:10 Paper Session 1 9:10 – 10:10 Hongshu Chen, Qianqian Jin and Xuefeng Wang…
Read MoreEvent: Fall Meet & Greet, Northeast chapter of the Association for Information Science & Technology (NEASIS&T) Where: Online When: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm EDT Register: https://www2.asist.org/ap/Events/Register/Dr629E0r Cost: Free for everyone! You do not have to be an ASIS&T member. Please register to get the zoom link, which will be sent…
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ASIS&T is pleased to announce that SIG-III has been awarded funds to pursue a Special Projects in FY24. Winter School for Enhancing Research Skills The Winter School for Enhancing Research Skills is a SIG-III initiative funded by the ASIS&T Special Project Fund. This series of workshops is designed to teach information science professionals, with a…
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“Summer makes me drowsy. Autumn makes me sing. Winter’s pretty lousy, but I hate Spring.” Dorothy Parker I don’t entirely agree with Ms. Parker, but she has a point. I don’t know about you, but if you are in the Northern Hemisphere, while the summer sun is a welcome change from the cold Winter and…
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Greetings! As I write this we are just five weeks out from the 86th ASIS&T Annual Meeting. This interest in this year’s meeting has surprised all of us. While we knew that there would be pent-up demand for face-to-face meeting opportunities this year, and we were fairly sure that London would be a draw, we…
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THE Standards committee voted YES with comments on ISO/PWI 25293, Transliteration of traditional Mongolian script into Latin characters ISO/PWI 25293 , Information and documentation — Transliteration of traditional Mongolian script into Latin characters is out for ballot to approve it as a new work item for TC 46. Comment: As stated in the current proposal, “A…
Read MoreThe standards committee voted YES on ISO 25244 Information AND Documentation – Performance Indicator for Archives This provides guidelines for the archival community in collecting and reporting statistics
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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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