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The ASIS&T Governance Committee has put forth two amendments to the the ASIS&T Bylaws as follows: Reinstatement of Immediate Past President as chair of the Nominations Committee Until 2019 the Immediate Past President was chair of the Nominations Committee. Due to some comments made to Board members at the 2018 Annual Meeting that left a…
Read MoreGlobal Scholars from Multi-organizations Join the Webinar on Information Equality, presented by Professor from Nankai University Presenter: Liangzhi Yu, Ph.D. On May 13, a webinar sponsored jointly by The Asia Pacific Chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T-AP) and The Information Behavior Chapter of the Chinese Society for Scientific and Technical Information…
Read MoreLisa Given, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of the Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST) is pleased to announce the appointment of the new ARIST Editorial Board. The Board includes experts drawn from around the globe and across the disciplines of information science, computing science, and technology studies. ARIST‘s mandate is to be inclusive of a…
Read MoreOverview General web search engines are an essential part of today’s information infrastructure. They have made it possible to find almost anything on the Internet by typing a few keywords into an empty search box. In fact, search engines have become so integrated into devices and practices that you can get an answer before you…
Read MoreCall for papers for the IST’22 conference organised by the ASIS&T European Chapter (June 17-19, 2022).
Read MoreVoted APPROVE on ISO FDIS 3297 International Serial Standard Number (ISSN) Question: Question: Do you approve the technical content of ISO/FDIS 3297 for publication Description: This document defines and promotes the use of a standard code (ISSN) for the unique identification of serials and other continuing resources. Each International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a…
Read MoreInternational Workshop on Publishing Impactful Research Date: Friday, June 10, 2022 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM (EDT) Platform: Zoom Registration: bit.ly/sigiii-workshop-2022 ASIS&T SIG-III is delighted to announce an international workshop on Publishing Impactful Research. This event will happen online on June 10, 2022. Please do the registration, see the program schedule, abstract and bios of…
Read MoreASIS&T’s European Chapter warmly invites you to a discussion about theory and Information Behaviour with Professors Tom Wilson & Nigel Ford on Friday, May 13th 2022, 1-2pm BST. Professors Ford and Wilson will debate the meaning of theory in Information Behaviour. Questions may include: What is theory? What theories are there in Information Behaviour? Does…
Read MoreThe ASIST Standards Committee Voted CONFIRM on the following ISO review of some transiteration standards Systematic Review – ISO15919:2001 Transliteration of Devanagari and Eric Indic Scripts to Latin Characters Systematic Review – ISO 259-2:1994 Transliteration of Hebrew Characters – Part 2 Simplified Transliteration Systematic Review – ISO 259:1984 Transliteration of Hebrew Characters into Latin Characters…
Read MoreThe European Chapter is making a strong contribution to ASIS&T’s 24-Hour Global Conference, 26th-27th April, that will span time zones to bring you a fascinating programme of events. The final session (at 12.45 BST 27th April) is a panel from the European Chapter and the Africa Chapter: “Creating Connections for Enhancing Collaborative and Professional Development:…
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The US Northeast Chapter (NEASIS&T) is thrilled to announce the 2025 recipients of our Conference Support Award, which supports participation in the ASIS&T 2025 Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held in Washington D.C. from November 14-18, 2025. The award aims to support scholarship and connect research and practice by bringing new voices to the…
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Hello all, Do you prefer beginnings or endings? The start of something new and exciting or the closure of something satisfying and absorbing? A blank page or final edits? Cracking open a new bottle of sauce or tapping the bottom to release the final few drops? My colleague Nigel Fabb recently gave a valedictory lecture…
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ASIS&T Executive Director, Lydia Middleton has recorded a video sharing updates about the organization. Captions are available by clicking “cc”. Please note that these captions are auto-generated so may not be 100% accurate. Back to Inside ASIS&T, September 2025
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The Board of Directors met on July 29, 2025 via Zoom. In attendance were; Ian Ruthven (President); Maria Bonn (President-Elect); Chris Cunningham, PhD, (Treasurer); Lu An, Timothy Dickey, Bhakti Gala; Lisa Hussey; Aylin Imeri; Luanne Sinnamon, PhD; and Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE (Executive Director). Attending as a guest was Megan Pfefferle, Associate ED. 1. Strategic…
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ASIS&T welcomes the following Individuals who have joined ASIS&T since July of 2025: Lindsay Abaziou | USA | Student Sophie Abbott | Canada | Student Lisa Abbott | USA | Professional Jeremy Abbott | USA | Student Jillian Aberdale | USA | Professional Jessie Abraham | USA | Professional Latifah Abubakr | USA | Student…
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JOIN US AT THE 2025 ASIS&T ANNUAL MEETING! We are just two months away from the 88th ASIS&T Annual Meeting, happening November 14-18, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA. With almost 500 registrants already confirmed, this is shaping up to be a record-breaking event! This year’s theme, “Difficult Conversations: The Role…
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ASIS&T has reimaigined our marketing and advertising opportunities! If you know a company or organization that is looking for a smart way to boost visibility and connect with a targeted audience, we’d love to help-feel free to send them our way! ASIS&T offers opportunities for your organization to highlight its products and services to a…
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It’s not too late to obtain an AI Certificate from the IDEA Institute. You can still register for IDEA Institute and take the course asynchronously at your own pace. Once completed successfully, you will receive your ASIS&T Certificate in AI. More Information Available Here Register Here Back to Inside ASIS&T, September 2025
Read MoreDate: Thursday, September 25, 2025 (5:30 PM – 6:30 PM) (EDT) Cost: Free! Location: Virtual Register The Northeast chapter of the Association for Information Science & Technology (NEASIS&T) is hosting a virtual Fall Meet and Greet on Thursday, Sep. 25 from 5:30-6:30pm! It’s a low-key, informal social event. It’s free and open to everyone (public,…
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Watch the latest Member Spotlight featuring Jelina Haines! In each issue of Inside ASIS&T, we ask a different member questions about their perspectives, advice, and experiences in the field of information science and technology. Back to Inside ASIS&T, September 2025
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