SIG-Infolearn Events
We are just weeks away for the face-to-face 2022 Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA. We would love to see you there, and we hope you are planning to attend. Visit the Annual Meeting website or review the conference agenda for complete details on the program. It’s going to be outstanding meeting, and you don’t want…
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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. If you’d like to be a featured member, email Pamela Yonker at pyonker@asist.org. Yuelin Li Professor Director, Office of International Affairs, Nankai University Chair, Department of Information Resources Management, Business…
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Members of ASIS&T have full access to the Journal of Information Science and Technology (JASIST). If you are not sure how to access your member benefit, contact Pamela Yonker at pyonker@asist.org. JASIST Volume 73, Issue 9, September 2022 Full Issue RESEARCH ARTICLES Are social sciences becoming more interdisciplinary? Evidence from publications 1960-2014 Hongyu Zhou,…
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Check out the newest articles from Information Matters (IM), ASIS&T’s digital-only communication translational forum for information science, bringing relevant and current research evidence and industry developments, news, and opinion to a global public audience free of charge. Sign up for our weekly newsletters from IM. Tips for Library Staff to Help Promote User Education in…
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Africa Chapter Elections for the 2023 Officers of the Africa Chapter are currently underway. All Africa Chapter members should have received a Survey Monkey email from Pamela Yonker. If you have not received your email, please contact Pamela Yonker at pyonker@asist.org. The deadline to cast votes is September 23, 2022 at 11:45 PM. Asia Pacific…
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The following SIGs are currently electing officers for 2023. If you are a member of one of these SIGs and you did not receive a Survey Monkey ballot, please contact Pamela Yonker at pyonker@asist.org. SIG-ED: Deadline- September 22, 2022 at 11:45 PM EDT SIG-MET: Deadline- September 22, 2022 at 11:45 PM EDT SIG-AI: Deadline- September…
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Webinar: Meet the Authors Series: Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence (Winner, 2022 Best Information Science Book Award) Presenter: Kate Crawford Thursday, September 29, 2022 11:00 AM –Â 12:00 PM EDT International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications (DC-2022) Discounted rates for ASIS&T members October 3-5 |…
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ALISE 2022 Annual Conference October 24-26, 2022 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Register here RAILS 2022 Off the RAILS: Changing Research for Changing Times” is a FREE online conference bringing together selected invited speakers over two half days on the 29th and 30th of November 2022 (AEDT). Speakers and programme information can be found here. You will need to register…
Read MoreInternational 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…
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Visit the NEASIST table at the Information Science Summit / Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) – Exploring the Frontiers in Information Science and Librarianship – in Albuquerque this weekend! You’ll find us by the coffee station on Sunday, June 7, during the break and lunch periods. Stop by to meet a member of our leadership team, learn more about…
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Call for Proposals: ASIS&T SIG-AI Workshop “Building AI and Navigating AI Regulatory and Policy Landscapes” Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 from 9 am-5 pm Location: Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, Proposal Submission Form: https://forms.gle/FWoGkS1nbQCtNMhh9 SIG-AI is seeking proposals for the ASIS&T SIG-AI Workshop, Building AI and Navigating AI Regulatory and Policy Landscapes.…
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Professor Jia Tina Du of Charles Sturt University has been selected to be the Interim Editor-in-Chief of the Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST). Tina will be serving the remaining term made vacant with the appointment of Lisa Given who was just appointed JASIST Editor-in-Chief. Professor Jia Tina Du is Head of the School of…
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Hello Information Science citizens! In my North American part of the academic world, most of us have turned in our final grades or are at least getting close, watched our graduates receive their diplomas, hooded our doctoral students, and are feeling the summer glow. We may also be awaiting funding decisions or finally turning attention…
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Greetings colleagues, ASIS&T is buzzing with activity this season, and I’m excited to share several important updates. Our call for Board of Directors nominations (due June 1) has generated more responses than ever before. This record‑setting level of engagement speaks volumes about the passion and dedication of our members. The Nominating Committee will be reviewing…
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The Board of Directors met on April 28, 2026 in person in Chicago, IL with some members participating 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;Â Heather Kotula (SLA Appointee), Luanne…
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At its April 2026 meeting, the ASIS&T Board of Directors approved an increase in membership dues. The increase is necessary in order to maintain ASIS&T’s commitment to increasing the number and quality of programs, services, and benefits to members while responsibly managing increasing costs. New dues rates are noted below and go into effect on…
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It’s ASIS&T membership renewal time! Most of our ASIS&T members received their membership renewal invoice via email last week, for terms ending on June 30, 2026. The new membership term will begin on July 1. If you received an invoice, please remit payment by June 30 to enjoy uninterrupted membership benefits! If you have not…
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The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) invites nominations for the ASIS&T Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the information science community, contribute to the strategic direction of the Association, and work alongside a diverse and dedicated group of leaders committed to advancing the field. The…
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ASIS&T would like to spotlight the ongoing ASIS&T Pioneers of Information Science project. The objective of the project is to locate and document the oral histories, archives, and personal papers of individuals and organizations considered significant to the history of Information Science and Technology in the 20th century. The prior ASIS&T History Committee and SIG-HFIS…
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