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2023 Annual Meeting, 27-31 October 2023, London, UK The theme of the meeting is “Making a Difference: Translating Information Research into Practice, Policy, and Action” The global citizenship is facing multiple challenges: recovery from the worst pandemic in a century, economic depression, existential threats from climate change, and the reversal of hard-won civil liberties. Information research…
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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 would like to be a featured member, email Pamela Yonker at pyonker@asist.org. Dr. Timothy J. Dickey Columbus Metropolitan Library; Kent State University; San José State University How long…
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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 11, November 2022 Full Issue RESEARCH ARTICLES Classifying papers into subfields using Abstracts, Titles, Keywords and KeyWords Plus through pattern detection and…
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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. Pulling the Curtain from AI Illusions by Chirag Shah Have you…
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Chapter Awards ASIS&T is pleased to announce the following Chapter Awards: Chapter of the Year: Europe Chapter Student Chapter of the Year: Simmons University Chapter Member of the Year: Bhakti Gala from the South Asia Chapter Chapter Event of the Year: Europe Chapter for Information Science Trends 2022 Conference: Untold Stories in Information Science Chapter…
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SIG Awards ASIS&T is pleased to announce the following SIG awards: SIG of the Year: SIG-KM SIG-Member of the Year: Lu An (SIG-KM) SIG Publication of the Year: Tie- SIG DL Annual Newsletter Report Issue 4 2022 Volume 4 and SIG-USE JASIST Special Issue on Information Behavior and Information Practices SIG-AH (Arts and Humanities) The…
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2022 NEASIS&T Annual Meeting Experience Report Webinar November 18, 2022 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST ASIS&T Africa Chapter: AI Safeguards: Preserving Your Right to Privacy Online November 30, 2022 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM EST Linking Challenges for Pseudonyms (DCMI) Sponsored by DCMI and ASIS&T December 1, 2022 11:00 AM – 12:00…
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ALISE Save the date for the 2023 ALISE conference, October 2-5, 2023 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Check the ALISE conference website for updates. iSchools iConference 2023 will have a virtual and a physical component. The virtual program will take place 13 – 17 March, 2023, and the physical program in Barcelona from 27 – 29 March, 2023. For more…
Read MoreVoted YES on Merging the various parts of ISO 639 (the Standard for Language Codes) into one document and replacing the hardcoded language code tables with links to web sites that can be maintained externally Description: SO/DIS 639-4:2022, which was approved entirely and unanimously, was developed anticipating the consolidation of the former ISO 639-series (Parts…
Read MoreVoted CONFIRM on ISO 28500, Information and documentation – WARC file format Description: This document specifies the WARC file format
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Invitation 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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ASIS&T has reopened applications for its Continuing Education Scholarships. The Association will award as many scholarships as possible within the funded limit of USD $8,800, and each scholarship not to exceed $2,000. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, September 25, 2026. Click here to learn more about the Continuing Education Scholarships,…
Read MoreJoin Us! The Northeast Chapter of ASIS&T invites you to our upcoming webinar: “Makerspace Fails” When: September 3, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EDT) Where: virtual Cost: Free for ASIS&T members; $25 for non-ASIS&T members Registration Public library makerspaces – spaces with shared tools for social making – do not always work out as…
Read MoreASIS&T is pleased to congratulate and welcome Kip Wolf to the Board of Directors. Kip will begin his term as a Director-at-Large effective November 7. Kip will fill the Board seat vacated by Isto Huvila, who was recently elected President-Elect. Read more about Kip below. Biography Expand Kip Wolf is a life sciences executive and…
Read MoreNEASIS&T chapter leaders naturally cycle in and out. As people relocate, change jobs, shift priorities, or face budget constraints, transitions are inevitable. It’s simply a normal part of how professional associations work, especially at the chapter level. Many serve for a year or two before moving on, and we value every contribution. Even a few…
Read MoreRegistration is Open: “This Survey is Anonymous” : LIS Survey Demographics and Reidentification Risk
“This Survey is Anonymous” : LIS Survey Demographics and Reidentification Risk Join Us! The Northeast Chapter of ASIS&T invites you to our upcoming webinar: “This Survey is Anonymous” : LIS Survey Demographics and Reidentification Risk When: Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT Where: virtual Cost: Free for ASIS&T members; $25 for…
Read MoreASIS&T is delighted to announce the 3nd 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…
Read More2026 NEASIS&T Conference Support Award Application Deadline: Monday, July 20, 2026 Notification of Award Winners: mid or late August 2026 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting: 6-10 November, 2026 | Bangkok, Thailand Application: NEASIST 2026 Conference Support Award application NEASIS&T Conference Support Award The Northeast Chapter of ASIS&T is offering up to 4 conference support awards to…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Dimaz Ardhi, Kayla Burt, Satyam Kumar, Jannatul Muna, and Dwi Sari are the recipients of the 2026 ASIS&T New Leaders Award. The award’s purpose is to engage and retain new members and to identify potential for new leadership in the Association. Dimaz…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is pleased to announce Madelyn Rose Sanfilippo as the winner of the 2026 ASIS&T Outstanding Information Science Teacher Award. Since 1980, this annual award has honored the unique teaching contributions of exceptional teachers of information science. Sanfilippo is an Assistant Professor at the School of Information Sciences…
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