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Zhe He Receives the 2022 Lois Lunin Award 

June 15, 2022

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Zhe He of Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fl. is the 2022 recipient of the Lois Lunin Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the practice of Information Science and Technology through leadership, mentoring, and innovation.  Dr. Zhe He is an Associate…

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“Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence” Receives ASIS&T 2022 Best Information Science Book of the Year Award 

June 15, 2022

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that “Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence,” written by Kate Crawford and published by Yale University Press is the recipient of the ASIS&T Best Information Science Book Award for 2022. The award’s purpose is to recognize the…

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Jesse Ludington Receives 2022 Pratt Severn Best Student Research Paper Award 

June 15, 2022

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Jesse Ludington has been selected as the 2022 recipient of the Pratt Severn Best Student Research Paper Award. The purpose of the award is to encourage student research and writing in the field of information science.    Ludington’s paper entitled, “Social Media as…

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Kate McDowell Receives 2022 Outstanding Information Science Teacher Award 

June 15, 2022

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is very pleased to announce that Kathleen (Kate) McDowell, Associate Professor, School of Information Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the 2022 recipient of the ASIS&T Outstanding Information Science Teacher Award.   The award’s purpose is to recognize the unique teaching contribution of an individual as a teacher…

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Heather O’Brien Receives Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) Research in Information Science Award 

June 15, 2022

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is pleased to announce that Heather O’Brien, Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia iSchool, is the recipient of the 2022 ASIS&T Research in Information Science Award.   This award recognizes an individual or team who has made an outstanding contribution to information science research. The award is for…

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Jelina Haines to Receive 2022 ASIS&T ProQuest Doctoral Dissertation Award 

June 15, 2022

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Jelina Haines is the 2022 recipient of the ASIS&T ProQuest Doctoral Dissertation Award for her dissertation proposal titled, “Researching the knowledge journey practices of Indigenous Elders relevant to the younger generation: A community-based participatory study.”  The award’s purpose is to recognize outstanding…

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Nilavra Bhattacharya to Receive ASIS&T Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Scholarship Award

June 15, 2022

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Nilavra Bhattacharya is the 2022 recipient of the ASIS&T Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Scholarship Award for his dissertation proposal titled, “A Longitudinal Study to Understand University Students’ Searching as a Learning Process.”   Bhattacharya is a PhD candidate at the School of Information, University…

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2022 Best JASIST Paper Award

June 15, 2022

“Open is Not Forever: A Study of Vanished Open Access Journals” Selected for 2022 JASIST Best Paper Award  The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that “Open is Not Forever: A Study of Vanished Open Access Journals” written by Mikael Laakso, Lisa Matthias, and Najko Jahn published in Volume 72,…

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Workshop on Network Science for Beginners

June 15, 2022

BREAK INTO NETWORK SCIENCE Workshop on Network Science for Beginners 09.30 – 12.30 Indian Standard Time (IST) – 3 hours on Saturday, 9th July 2022 Networks are everywhere: friends’ networks, transportation networks, and the World Wide Web for example. Neurons in our brains and proteins within our bodies also form networks that determine our intelligence…

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Metrics 2022: ASIS&T Virtual Workshop on Informetrics and Scientometrics Research sponsored by Elsevier’s International Center for the Study of Research (ICSR)

June 14, 2022

Virtual workshop sponsored by ASIS&T SIG/MET ASIS&T 2022 Annual Meeting Part I: Saturday, October 8, 2022, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT Part II: Sunday, October 9, 2022, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The ASIS&T Special Interest Group for Metrics (SIG/MET) invites contributions to the METRICS 2022 workshop, which will be…

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ISO 18461:2016 (vers 2), International museum statistics

August 20, 2026

The Standards committee voted Confirm on ISO 18461:2016 (vers 2), International museum statistics This International Standard specifies rules for the museum community on the collection and reporting of statistics. It provides definitions and counting procedures for all types of resources and services that museums offer to their users. It is recognized that not all measures specified…

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Invitation to ASIS&T SIG-HLTH Workshop “Beyond Prompting – Generative AI Workflows in Health Research and Practice”

August 14, 2026

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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President’s Message, August 2026

August 11, 2026

Hello InfoFolk! In the part of the northern hemisphere where I live, most of us are gearing up for a new academic year. We’re gathering our notebooks and pencils (at least metaphorically), freshening up the reading lists for our courses and experiencing the familiar blend of end-of-summer melancholy and back-to-school excitement. No matter what part…

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From Your Executive Director, August 2026

August 11, 2026

ASIS&T Executive Director, Lydia Middleton has recorded a video sharing updates about the organization. Check it out! Back to Inside ASIS&T, August 2026

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Governance Update, August 2026

August 11, 2026

The Board of Directors met on July 29, 2026 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; Heather Kotula (SLA Appointee); Luanne Sinnamon; and Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE (Executive Director). Information…

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Welcome to the Newest Board of Directors Members

August 11, 2026

ASIS&T wishes to congratulate and welcome the new members of the Board of Directors. Their terms will begin at the Annual Meeting in November. Click their photos to read more about them. President-Elect Isto Huvila Directors-at-Large Anne Barker Shannon Oltmann Kip Wolf Back to Inside ASIS&T, August 2026

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NEW: Module Series for Early Career Researchers

August 11, 2026

The ASIS&T Research Engagement Committee (REC) has developed a multi-part module series titled “Sharpening your Research Skills (SRS) Modules Series: Translating Research for Practice”. This series provides actionable research knowledge, particularly aimed at practitioners, students, early career professionals, and those from developing countries. It aims to address a range of research training needs – from…

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Knox to Present 3rd Annual ASIS&T President’s Lecture

August 11, 2026

ASIS&T is delighted to announce the 3rd 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 Emily…

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ISS/SLC26 Highlights

August 11, 2026

CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERY The inaugural ASIS&T Information Science Summit and Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) brought together information professionals, researchers, educators, and practitioners for an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and community building. Based on results from the post-event attendee survey, the meeting delivered a highly positive experience, with participants praising the valuable educational…

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ISS/SLC27 Save the Date

August 11, 2026

Save the date for the ASIS&T 2027 Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC27), taking place May 22-25, 2027, at The Curtis Hotel in Denver, Colorado. Expect engaging sessions, fresh perspectives, opportunities to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones, and plenty of that special ASIS&T energy that makes our events memorable. And…

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