SIG-Infolearn Events
Webinar: Meet the Author Series: Architects of Memory March 24, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT (Find your time here.) Sponsored by ASIS&T NEASIST Conference: With Great Power: AI and Equity March 25, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM EDT Conversations with the ASIS&T Board March 29 @ 8:30 AM EDT and March 30 at 6:00…
Read More
DC-2022 CONFERENCE: METADATA INNOVATION – INCLUSIVITY, INTELLIGENCE & INTEROPERABILITY The DC-2022 conference is expanding its scope to the whole spectrum of innovation in metadata design, implementation and best practices, with a special focus on challenges and opportunities in a diverse and data-intensive world. Link to Call for Participation:Â https://www.dublincore.org/conferences/2022/cfp/ Venue:Â University of Washington, Seattle, USA Mode:Â Virtual…
Read More
SIG-AH SIG-AH Virtual Symposium Title: Documenting, Describing, Differentiating: Stories of Singular Object Collections Date and Time: Thursday, April 21, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT Abstract: As information professionals, we may be familiar with the general requirements for accessioning, documentation, and management of arts and humanities object collections. But what happens when you have a…
Read More
Africa Chapter This year, the ASIS&T Africa chapter’s priority is to build a strong network of professors, researchers, students, and professionals in the field of information sciences and technologies. The chapter’s main objective is to promote collaboration and sharing spirit within the community. For this purpose, the chapter establishes a mentorship programme for African authors/early…
Read More
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, send an email to Pamela Yonker at pyonker@asist.org. Return to Inside ASIS&T, March 2022
Read More
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 from here. Different Flavors of AI: The Next Cognitive Revolution? A Fireside…
Read More
JASIST Volume 73, Issue 3, March 2022 Full Issue  RESEARCH ARTICLES Information asymmetry in Wikipedia across different languages: A statistical analysis Dwaipayan Roy, Sumit Bhatia, Prateek Jain Authentic versus synthetic: An investigation of the influences of study settings and task configurations on search behaviors Yiwei Wang, Chirag Shah The more, the better? The effect…
Read More
Plans for the 85th ASIS&T Annual Meeting are well underway! The 2022 ASIS&T Annual Meeting will be a fully in-person meeting without virtual attendance or presentation options. There will be satellite events (poster sessions and workshops) that will be held virtually in early October prior to the Annual Meeting. As an alternative for those desiring…
Read More
Join members of the ASIS&T Board for a town hall like gathering where you can learn more about your Board and what is happening at ASIS&T. We will be holding this event twice to accomodate various timezones. Tuesday, 29 March 2022 8:30 am EDT Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3014950900 Wednesday, 30 March 2022 6:00 pm EDT…
Read More
26-27 APRIL 2022 Three Years in the Making! Non-Stop Content for 24 Hours! Log on any time, any where and join us! Check out the program and register! Return to Inside ASIS&T, March 2022
Read MoreSIG-Infolearn Events
Hello information people! In my part of the northern hemisphere the clocks changed overnight, and although that means that I am missing an hour of much-needed sleep, I am experiencing the annual seasonal glee of looking out the window at almost 7 PM and realizing it’s still light! Another hour of light means I’ll be…
Read More
Greetings colleagues, As we move deeper into the year, I’m struck by the incredible momentum building across our community. The energy within ASIS&T has always been strong, but this year feels different-bigger, more connected, and full of possibility. Much of that is thanks to the exciting initiatives ahead and the remarkable progress we’re making together.…
Read More
ASIS&T awards represent the greatest recognition and respect professionals may afford their colleagues. All ASIS&T members and non-members are invited and encouraged to submit nominations for the awards. Selections of award recipients are made after thoughtful and thorough consideration by appropriate jury or official body of the Association. The 2026 awards will be presented at…
Read More
The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) Board is looking for a new Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of the Association of Information Science & Technology, the official journal of the ASIS&T, who has the expertise to drive the journal forward.The Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology (JASIST) is a leading international forum for peer-reviewed research in…
Read More
20-23 APRIL, 2026 Online/On-Demand Certificate Course Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a disruptive but transformative technology that can bring value to libraries by enabling increased library use, optimizing collection analysis, and enhancing the user experience. Library and information professionals must keep abreast of advances in AI technologies in order to provide innovative and value-added services, access,…
Read More
ISS/SLC26 Early Bird Registration Rates End April 6, 2026 Take advantage of Early Bird rates for the Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) before the deadline on April 6, 2026. Join colleagues this June in Albuquerque for valuable learning, idea-sharing, and professional connections across the information science and special libraries community. Beyond the…
Read More
#ASIST26 Call for Proposals is Still Open The call for proposals for the upcoming 2026 ASIS&T Annual Meeting (#ASIST26), the premier international conference in the field of information science is still open! Under the theme “Crossing Boundaries: Advancing Global Dialogue and Well-being through Information Research and Practice,” we are looking for ideas that spark conversation…
Read More
Your Voice Matters! Please take 2 minutes to complete this short survey and help us identify the preferred location for the ASIS&T 2028 Annual Meeting. Your response will guide our planning. Please complete the survey by March 30th, 2026. Complete the Survey Back to Inside ASIS&T, March 2026
Read More
ASIS&T would like to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of members. Please share with us news of your tenure, promotion, doctoral defense, job change, publication and/or grant receipt. We will recognize these accomplishments in each issue of Inside ASIS&T. Please complete this form to let us know what you’ve done! Laureen Cantwell-Jurkovic started as the Humanities &…
Read More
ASIS&T welcomes the following Individuals who have joined ASIS&T since January of 2026: Nove E Variant Anna Ph.D | Indonesia | Early Career Carin Aspinall | United States | Student Catherine Barnes | Australia | Professional Deepak Kumar Behera | India | Professional Kayla Belich | United States | Student Tumon Borah | India |…
Read More