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International Workshop on Publishing Impactful Research Date: Friday, June 10, 2022 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM (EDT) Platform: Zoom Registration: bit.ly/sigiii-workshop-2022 ASIS&T SIG-III is delighted to announce an international workshop on Publishing Impactful Research. This event will happen online on June 10, 2022. Please do the registration, see the program schedule, abstract and bios of…
Read MoreASIS&T’s European Chapter warmly invites you to a discussion about theory and Information Behaviour with Professors Tom Wilson & Nigel Ford on Friday, May 13th 2022, 1-2pm BST. Professors Ford and Wilson will debate the meaning of theory in Information Behaviour. Questions may include: What is theory? What theories are there in Information Behaviour? Does…
Read MoreThe ASIST Standards Committee Voted CONFIRM on the following ISO review of some transiteration standards Systematic Review – ISO15919:2001 Transliteration of Devanagari and Eric Indic Scripts to Latin Characters Systematic Review – ISO 259-2:1994 Transliteration of Hebrew Characters – Part 2 Simplified Transliteration Systematic Review – ISO 259:1984 Transliteration of Hebrew Characters into Latin Characters…
Read MoreThe European Chapter is making a strong contribution to ASIS&T’s 24-Hour Global Conference, 26th-27th April, that will span time zones to bring you a fascinating programme of events. The final session (at 12.45 BST 27th April) is a panel from the European Chapter and the Africa Chapter: “Creating Connections for Enhancing Collaborative and Professional Development:…
Read MoreThe Spring 2022 Newsletter was published recently, covering (with clickable hyperlinks!) recent and upcoming chapter activity, awards, and events. It and past newsletters can be found on the Publications Page.
Read MoreAs 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 very specific object collection?
Read MoreNEASIS&T is proud to be a data sponsor for the RDMLA Symposium on Friday, April 22 Registration is open! Registration for the Symposium is free but REQUIRED. Register Here. The Research Data Management Librarian Academy Symposium (RDMLA) is a one-day virtual event open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the unexplored gaps and margins in our understanding and…
Read MoreThe Northeast Chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology (NEASIS&T) is looking for a new member to serve on the Executive Committee as the Digital Media & Communications Director. Digital Media & Communications Director The Digital Media & Communications Director should understand the procedures and mechanisms of using ASIS&T-owned/sanctioned communications channels with the…
Read MoreTopic: International Children Story Competition (National Workshop) Time: 2nd April 2022 at 01:30 PM Venue: Kathmandu Valley Public Library, Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu Link: Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 829 9022 8068 Passcode: kvpl Programme Outline for the Event
Read MoreChair:Â Yi Bu, Indiana University Bloomington, USA Chair-elect:Â Meijun Liu, Fudan University, China Secretary-Treasurer:Â Zaida Chinchilla-RodrÃguez, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones CientÃficas, Spain Communications officer:Â Yuehua Zhao, Nanjing University, China Immediate Past Chair: Steve Hardin, Indiana State University, U.S.
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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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Say Yes to ISS/SLC26: Your Albuquerque Experience Starts Here Still thinking about joining us in Albuquerque, NM for the Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26)? Now is the perfect time to say yes! Watch the ASIS&T Conference 101 session for an exciting preview of what awaits, including the event program, social meet-ups, networking opportunities, and the…
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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…
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