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Voted 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…
Read MorePlease 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…
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News & 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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ASIS&T is delighted to announce the 3rd 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. The ASIS&T President’s Lecture will take place September 15 at 9:00 am Eastern Time (find your time here) and be presented by Emily…
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CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERY The inaugural ASIS&T Information Science Summit and Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) brought together information professionals, researchers, educators, and practitioners for an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and community building. Based on results from the post-event attendee survey, the meeting delivered a highly positive experience, with participants praising the valuable educational…
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