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International Workshop on ‘How to Employ Theories and Analyze Data for Publishing LIS Research?’ Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM (EDT) Platform: Zoom Registration: bit.ly/sig-iii-workshop ASIS&T SIG-III is delighted to announce the second international workshop on How to Employ Theories and Analyze Data for Publishing LIS Research? This event will happen…
Read MoreThis program is designed to pair more senior, experienced ASIS&T members with newer, less experienced members for mentorship in the following areas: Research Advancement Research Collaboration Professional Networking Career Advancement Leadership Skills Development Greater Engagement with ASIS&T Networking at Annual Meeting Member Match mentorship relationships can be as formal or informal as the participants…
Read MoreVoted YES on ISO/CD TS 28560-4 RFID In Libraries – Part 4:Encoding of Data Elements Description: This part of ISO 28560 defines rules for ISO 28560-1 data elements to be encoded in radio frequency identification (RFID) tags with a memory structure that is partitioined into four memory banks. This primarilty applies to ISO/IEC 10800-63 (previously…
Read MoreVoted Confirm on ISO 15836-1 Information and Documentation – The Dublin Core Metadata Element Set – Part 1: Core Elements Description: This document establishes 15 core metadata elements for cross-domain resource description. These terms are part of a larger set of metadata vocabularies maintained by the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative. Properties in the /terms/ namespace…
Read MoreStories to Tell: The Role of Indigenous Women in Preserving and Data Visualization of Traditional Knowledge in Today’s Contemporary Context (SIG-DL and SIG-VIS) Date/Time: October 6 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT Today, Indigenous women remain at the juncture of two knowledge systems. Hence, Indigenous women’s role in preserving and digitalizing traditional knowledge in…
Read MoreSIG-VIS, the Special Interest Group for Visualization, Images, and Sound, is recruiting nominees for officer positions to serve for the 2022-2023 term. More information about the responsibilities of SIG officers can be found here: https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/2036/Official-2021-22-SIG-Manual.pdf SIG-VIS undertakes a number of activities throughout the year, including (1) publishing newsletters, (2) offering webinars, (3) organizing panels at…
Read MoreSIG-VIS, the Special Interest Group for Visualization, Images, and Sound, is recruiting nominees for officer positions to serve for the 2022-2023 term. More information about the responsibilities of SIG officers can be found here: https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/2036/Official-2021-22-SIG-Manual.pdf SIG-VIS undertakes a number of activities throughout the year, including (1) publishing newsletters, (2) offering webinars, (3) organizing panels…
Read MoreVoted APPROVE on ISO/FDIS 2789, Information and Documentation – International Library Statistics Description: This document specifies rules for the library and information services community on the collection and reporting of statistics.
Read MoreVoted CONFIRM on ISO 9707, Information and documentation – Statistics on the production and distribution of books, newspapers, periodicals and electronic publications Description: This International Standard gives guidance on the keeping of national statistics to provide standardized information on various aspects of the production and distribution of printed, electronic and micro-publications (essentially books, newspapers and…
Read MoreGood afternoon, colleagues, The ASIS&T Midwest Chapter invites nominations for the open position of CHAIR-ELECT. The Chair-Elect will serve on the Midwest Chapter Board from November 2022-Nov. 2023, and then will take over as Chapter Chair for 2023-2024. This will be an excellent opportunity to help shape the new Chapter, to get to know colleagues…
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With the 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting taking place nearby in Crystal City, VA., NEASIS&T has offered several Presenter Stipends to help offset travel and registration costs for current NEASIS&T Chapter members presenting in person. Recipients were selected for how strongly their submissions aligned with our rubric criteria, demonstrating meaningful contributions to the field, clear professional…
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Dear friends We’re almost there! It’s nearly time for the 88th Annual Meeting. When I began my term as President I said that I wished for a year of conversations. The theme of this year’s Annual Meeting is Difficult Conversations: The Role of Information Science in the Age of Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and there are so…
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Greetings friends and colleagues, As we wrap up another remarkable year for ASIS&T, I’m delighted to share several exciting updates that speak to the incredible momentum and growth of our community. A Record-Breaking Annual Meeting Our 2025 Annual Meeting in Crystal City promises to be one for the books-with record attendance nearing 600 participants! I…
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As ASIS&T continues to grow and evolve, it is essential that our direction reflects both the needs of our members and the rapidly changing landscape of the information sciences. ASIS&T pleased to share that the 2025-2028 ASIS&T Strategic Plan has been finalized and is now available for download HERE. This plan represents many months of…
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ASIS&T is delighted to announce the 2nd Annual ASIS&T President’s Lecture. The Lecture will be freely open to the public and delivered via Zoom to ensure that all who wish to may attend. It will also serve as the kickoff plenary of the 2025 ASIS&T Virtual Annual Meeting. The ASIS&T President’s Lecture will take place…
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GET READY! THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! The ASIS&T community is coming together, are you joining us? This November 14-18, we will be in Crystal City for a high-energy meeting of discovery, innovation, and collaboration across the field of information science and technology. With record-breaking attendance already locked in, this is one of the most anticipated…
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We will offer live Zoom streaming of both the keynote session and the Business Meeting, ensuring that members who can’t attend in person are still able to participate in these cornerstone events. This hybrid approach will continue to enhance accessibility and inclusivity across our global membership. Click the links below to access the session at…
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Now that ASIS&T has merged with the Special Libraries Association (SLA), we have created several new iConnect communities that are open for ASIS&T members to join. Click the links below to check out and join the following communities: Military Libraries Community Physicians-Astronomy-Mathematics (PAM) Engineering Community Legal Community Community Informatics Local Chapter – DMV (D.C., Maryland,…
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ASIS&T would like to recognize and thank the nearly 1200 individuals who gave their time and talents to the association this year and/or committed to a service role in the coming year. These individuals served on committees, SIGs, Chapters, Award Juries, as reviewers for the Annual Meeting, JASIST, and ARIST, and on various Editorial Boards.…
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ASIS&T welcomes the following Individuals who have joined ASIS&T since September of 2025: Mark Aakhus | United States | Professional Randel Louie Adao | United States | Student Daniel Akwasi Afrane | Ghana | Professional Ebtehal Alhashem | United States | Student John Andricopoulos | United States | Professional Yair Aragundi | United States | Student Cristina Arhiliuc | Belgium | Student Lizette Avina | United States | Student Iqra Azhar…
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