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The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Prof. Nosheen Fatima Warraich, Director, Institute of Information Management, University of Punjab, Lahore-Pakistan, is the 2023 recipient of the ASIS&T James M. Cretsos Leadership Award. The award’s purpose is to recognize a new ASIS&T member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in…
Read MorePost Are you looking for an opportunity to know about how women LIS professionals overcome personal and professional challenges? Would you like to learn about successful LIS Women’s stories? How about a space for having a relaxing and friendly conversation? Via Zoom Thursday, July 13, 2023 7:00 PM IST / 09:30 AM EST…
Read MoreDeadline for submission: 23rd July 2023 [anywhere on Earth time]Acceptance decision: 8th August 2023 Please submit your abstract as a PDF to the submission system: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=metsti2023 Last updated: 10th July 2023 METSTI 2023: Workshop on Informetric, Scientometric and Scientific and Technical Information Research Workshop sponsored by ASIS&T SIG/MET and SIG STI ASIS&T 2023 Annual MeetingFriday,…
Read MoreAre you a student (Bachelor, Master or Doctoral) of Information Science or a related field, based in Asia Pacific Region? Read on! Thanks to donors to ASIS&T, Asia Pacific Chapter can give away free annual student memberships for ASIS&T (the Association for Information Science and Technology, https://www.asist.org/). Submit your application by 25 June 2023 (only…
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The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that “Data Driven: Truckers, Technology, and the New Workplace Surveillance,” written by Karen Levy and published by Princeton University Press is the recipient of the ASIS&T Best Information Science Book Award for 2023. The award’s purpose is to recognize the outstanding book in…
Read MoreThe last date for submission is June 15, 2023. Overview The ASIS&T Information and Learning Sciences SIG invites students, emerging, and established scholars to participate in the SIG’s first ever paper competition. The SIG provides these awards to support scholarship and practice, encourage participation, and bring new perspectives and voices to the SIG. Three awards…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Md. Anwarul Islam of the University of Dhaka, Dhaka Bangladesh is the 2023 recipient of the Lois Lunin Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the practice of Information Science and Technology through leadership, mentoring, and innovation. Dr.…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Helena Häußler is the 2023 recipient of the ASIS&T Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Scholarship Award. Helena Häußler, M.A., is a research assistant at the Department of Information at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. She is working on her doctoral research project “Trust…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Aira Huttunen is the 2023 recipient of the ASIS&T Doctoral Dissertation Award for their dissertation proposal titled, “Friction and Bodily Discomfort: Transgender Experiences of Embodied Knowledge and Information Practices.” The award’s purpose is to recognize outstanding recent doctoral candidates whose research contributes…
Read MoreCandidate for Member-At-Large Biography Expand Dr. Luanne Sinnamon (she/her), is an Associate Professor and former Director (2015-2020) at the School of Information at the University of British Columbia, situated on unceded land of the Musqueam people. She holds a PhD from the Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto and an MLS degree from…
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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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