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April 26-27, 2022 (Online) Theme: Networking, Sharing, and Learning: Challenges and Opportunities The Covid-19 pandemic has inevitably changed the world through challenges and potential opportunities. The value of networking, sharing, and learning, especially with advances in technology, has greatly increased. ASIS&T provides continuously new ways of learning and innovating in information science and technologies. The…
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In August of 2021, the ASIS&T Board approved moving forward with the development of a consulting service to provide advice and consultation to the private and public sectors on information challenges. Under this new program, ASIS&T will serve as as the contracting entity in the provision of consulting services provided by ASIS&T members to a…
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The Board has not met since the last Inside ASIS&T was published. Next Board Meeting The next meeting of the Board will be held as follows: Monday, February 7, 2022 Via Zoom: Meeting ID: 895 2450 5446 Passcode: 301495 All members are welcome to attend as observers without voice or vote. Back to Inside ASIS&T,…
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Greetings colleagues, I hope that you all are enjoying a prosperous start to the new year and that those of you that celebrate had a joyous holiday season. Here in Virginia it is a cold winter day with snow on the ground and more coming in the next few days. I, for one, am ready…
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Hi everyone, Hope you all are doing well and got some well-deserved rest during the year-end holidays. Wish you all a very happy new year and health and happiness always! The Coronavirus situation continues to challenge us with the Omicron variant and its ramifications. With the news of falling cases during the past week, hopefully…
Read MoreThe European Chapter invites you to Coffee with the Author! ASIS&T’s EU Chapter warmly invites you to enjoy coffee and a chat with author Dr Susan Oman Friday, March 18th, 2022, 1-2pm BST Zoom: link available on iConnect Overview: Understanding Well-being Data: improving social and cultural policy practice and research is a new book, published…
Read MoreThe European Chapter invites you to Coffee with the Editors! ASIS&T’s EU Chapter warmly invites you to enjoy coffee and a chat with editors Koraljka Golub & Ying-Hsang Liu Friday, February 11th, 2022, 1-2pm BST (2-3 CET) Zoom: link available on iConnect Overview: Information and Knowledge Organisation in Digital Humanities: Global Perspectives (DCMI), explores the…
Read MoreVoted APPROVE on ISO/FDIS 15706-2, International Standard Audiovisual Number (ISAN) – Part 2: Version identifier Question: Do you approve the technical content of ISO/FDIS 15706-2 for publication? Description: This document establishes a voluntary system for the identification of versions of audiovisual works and other content derived from or closely related to an audiovisual work. It…
Read MoreVoted APPROVE on ISO/FDIS 15706-1, International Standard Audiovisual Number (ISAN) – Part 1: Audiovisual work identifier Question: Do you approve the technical content of ISO/FDIS 15706-1 for publication? Description: This document establishes and defines a voluntary standard numbering system for the unique and international identification of audiovisual works. An International Standard Audiovisual Number (ISAN) identifies…
Read MoreVoted APPROVE on ISO/FDIS 15924, Codes for the representation of names of scripts Question: Do you approve the technical content of ISO/FDIS 15924? Description: This document provides a code for the presentation of names of scripts. The codes were devised for use in terminology, lexicography, bibliography, and linguistics, but they can be used for any…
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We hosted a SIGÂ HLTHÂ social get-together at ASIS&T 2025 on Saturday, November 15th, in Crystal City / Arlington. It was nice meeting you all. We look forward to seeing more members at the conference and to staying connected through iConnect!
Read MoreThis is part 5 of the blog series where we share reflections from our 2025 NEASIS&T Conference Support Award recipients, offering a glimpse into the value and impact of the 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Through their experiences, we aim to highlight the learning, networking, and growth that make this event so impactful. Uhjin had already recently…
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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…
Read MoreThe SIG-BIZ board will be meeting this Thursday, Feb. 12, at 2pm CST. This as an open meeting all SIG-BIZ members are invited. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://oklahoma.zoom.us/j/95884595380?pwd=4ajiDfzuErAjSa07HuarpdbyVgTZSD.1 Meeting ID: 958 8459 5380Passcode: Price102
Read MoreThis is part 4 of the blog series where we share reflections from our 2025 NEASIS&T Conference Support Award recipients, offering a glimpse into the value and impact of the 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Through their experiences, we aim to highlight the learning, networking, and growth that make this event so impactful. Attending the Association for…
Read MoreThis is part 3 of the blog series where we share reflections from our 2025 NEASIS&T Conference Support Award recipients, offering a glimpse into the value and impact of the 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Through their experiences, we aim to highlight the learning, networking, and growth that make this event so impactful. In 2025, I marked…
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Hello good info-folk. I am writing to you for the first time in my term as ASIS&T president. As a member of the board of directors and as president-elect, I have worked with several presidents, and admired their collaborative leadership styles, incisive intelligence and good humor. I hope I can fill those big shoes! (Metaphorically…
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Greetings colleagues, As we move into a new year of activity and opportunity for ASIS&T, I am pleased to reflect on a period marked by momentum, resilience, and forward-looking collaboration across our community. First, I want to celebrate the tremendous success of the 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting in Crystal City. Nearly 600 colleagues joined us…
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The Board of Directors met on November 15, 2025 in person in Crystal City, Virginia and via Zoom. In attendance were; Ian Ruthven (President) (zoom); Maria Bonn (President-Elect); Chris Cunningham, PhD, (Treasurer); Lu An (Zoom), Anne Barker (SLA Appointee) (zoom), Timothy Dickey, Bhakti Gala; Lisa Hussey; Aylin Imeri; Heather Kotula (SLA Appointee) (zoom), Luanne Sinnamon,…
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Vicki Gregory ASIS&T was saddened to learn of the passing of long-time member Vicki Gregory on January 4. Vicki joined ASIS&T in 1983 and, during her membership tenure, served in the leadership of several SIGs and Chapters, served as Treasurer of ASIS&T from 2008 to 2015, and was awarded the Watson Davis Award for Service…
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