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Voted APPROVE on ISO/DIS 233-3, Transliteration of Arabic characters into Latin characters – Part 3: Persian language – Transliteration Question: Do you approve the technical content of ISO/DIS 233-3? Description: This part of ISO 233 establishes a system for the transliteration into Latin characters of the Arabic characters (often called Perso-Arabic script) used to write…
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2021 Webinars Introduction to OpenRefine (DCMI) November 18, 2021 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST Sponsored by ASIS&T and DCMI Presenter: Elizabeth Wickes Additional Information and Registration In the Streets; On the Walls: Archiving, Activism, and the Urban Art Mapping Street Art Database (SIG-AH and SIG-VIS) December 9, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST…
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The 2021 AP-iConference is a regional satellite event organized by members of the iSchools Asia/Pacific region. This year’s event takes place Dec. 3, 2021, which is also the third and final day of the 2021 ICADL. The AP-iConference has co-located with ICADL for many years, and continues to do so in the current virtual format. The regional AP-iConference should…
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SIG- AI is looking for nominations for two officer positions for this newly formed SIG: Chair-Elect and Secretary. More information and position descriptions are available here. If you are interested in either of these positions, please fill out this short nomination form. Contact Chirag Shah if you have any questions. The deadline for submitting the nominations is November…
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The EC’s Autumn 2021 Newsletter is available here. ASIS&T’s EC recognises the unique and influential work of individuals to the area of Information Science through its Community of Information Science Fellows. They are our Champions of Information Science in the European Chapter, sharing their expertise and leadership to our community. The EC’s inaugural 10 Fellows…
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Alamir Novin Alamir Novin is a PhD candidate researching Cognitive and Collaborative Information Seeking involving Human-Computer Interactions at the University of British Columbia’s School of Information. He is currently researching the cognitive biases that emerge when people seek answers to complex open problems, such as science controversies. What skills does one need to be successful in the field…
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Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Meeting virtually or in person, and thank you to everyone who planned or presented to make the meeting a success. Meeting evaluations have been sent to all attendees. If you have not received one, please let us know. Everyone who completes the evaluation before November 30th…
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Calls for Applications We are also still looking for Associate Editors for Europe, Africa, and Australia regions. Articles and Newsletter Subscription 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…
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Are you receiving a print copy of JASIST when you only want to read it online? Or does your membership category include a print copy of JASIST and you’re not getting it? No worries, we can fix that! To specify how you would like to receive JASIST, simply follow these steps: Log into your ASIS&T…
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Guillaume Cabanac, Cyril Labbé Yangjun Zhang, Pengjie Ren, Maarten de Rijke Pnina Fichman, Matthew Vaughn Paul Matthews, Kathrina Glitre Árni Már Einarsson, Morten Hertzum Mike Thelwall, David Foster Qianzhou Du, Jing Li, Yanqing Du, G. Alan Wang, Weiguo Fan Chern Li Liew, Jamie Yeates, Spencer Charles Lilley Fred Fonseca Joacim Hansson Dritjon Gruda, Dimitra…
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Time: 17 Nov 2025, at 11:30 – 12:30 EST (US and Canada Time Zone) / 18:30 CAT Venue: Protomac 1 Alternatively, join a Zoom Meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86246644003?pwd=hxq5EPsx04IMKGh9tEQAusvAZ712LH.1 Meeting ID: 862 4664 4003 Passcode: 564577 Agenda: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1memrlI2Wz49nuAUpki2ys7wAK2-v94ee
Read MoreAfrica Chapter Topic: Africa Chapter General Meeting Time: Nov 17, 2025, 18:30 CAT Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86246644003?pwd=hxq5EPsx04IMKGh9tEQAusvAZ712LH.1 Meeting ID: 862 4664 4003 Passcode: 564577
Read MoreThe 2025 SIG-IEP business meeting will be held on Sunday, November 16th, 2025 at 4:30pm EST [time zone converter]. The meeting will be held in hybrid format. If you’re attending the ASIS&T 2025 Annual Meeting in Arlington, Virginia, the in-person meeting will be taking place in Potomac V on the Ballroom level of the Hyatt…
Read MoreSIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2025 Annual Meeting Paper and Poster Award Winners SIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2025 Annual Meeting Long Paper Award Title: When Chatman Meets Chinese Rural Older People with Health Anxiety: From Life in the Round to Concentric Life Circles Authors: Lin Wang, Xinyi Wu, and Huajian Zhu, Chinese Academy of Science and Education Evaluation, Hangzhou Dianzi…
Read MoreWe had a great Chapter Member Business Meeting reviewing the past year’s accomplishments, member survey results, and goals for the year ahead. We’re especially excited about members of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) joining us and were thrilled to see so many SLA colleagues participate in the meeting. The recording, slides, and minutes from our…
Read MoreWith the 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting taking place nearby in Crystal City, VA., NEASIS&T has offered several Presenter Stipends to help offset travel and registration costs for current NEASIS&T Chapter members presenting in person. Recipients were selected for how strongly their submissions aligned with our rubric criteria, demonstrating meaningful contributions to the field, clear professional…
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Dear friends We’re almost there! It’s nearly time for the 88th Annual Meeting. When I began my term as President I said that I wished for a year of conversations. The theme of this year’s Annual Meeting is Difficult Conversations: The Role of Information Science in the Age of Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and there are so…
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Greetings friends and colleagues, As we wrap up another remarkable year for ASIS&T, I’m delighted to share several exciting updates that speak to the incredible momentum and growth of our community. A Record-Breaking Annual Meeting Our 2025 Annual Meeting in Crystal City promises to be one for the books-with record attendance nearing 600 participants! I…
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As ASIS&T continues to grow and evolve, it is essential that our direction reflects both the needs of our members and the rapidly changing landscape of the information sciences. ASIS&T pleased to share that the 2025-2028 ASIS&T Strategic Plan has been finalized and is now available for download HERE. This plan represents many months of…
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ASIS&T is delighted to announce the 2nd 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. It will also serve as the kickoff plenary of the 2025 ASIS&T Virtual Annual Meeting. The ASIS&T President’s Lecture will take place…
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