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The SIG-Social Media (SM) invites you to participate in the 2021 SIG-SM Elections. Your vote is important. Please join this opportunity to contribute to SIG SM. The election is due before September 20, 2021. For more information and to vote, click here. Thank you for taking your time.
Read MoreSIG AH is pleased to announce the call for nominations for officers for the 2021-22 year. We are seeking candidates for the open positions of Chair, Chair-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, and Social Media – Communications Officer. The SIG AH Committee service is a wonderful opportunity to help drive research and scholarship in information science and technology, combined…
Read MoreVoted YES on Create a NISO Recommended Practice for unique electronic resource package identifiers Question: Do you approve of a Proposed New Work Item: Create a NISO Recommended Practice for unique electronic resource package identifiers? Description: This ballot is to approve a proposed new work item to create a NISO Recommended Practice for unique electronic…
Read MoreWhat “Information Science” Means to Me For 84 years, ASIS&T researchers and practitioners, along with those from related fields, have been pushing advancements in information understanding, technology, and use, making substantial progress and contributions. Our members have been at the forefront of improving the ways society stores, retrieves, analyzes, manages, archives and disseminates information. We…
Read MoreUpcoming SIG-STI Virtual Coffee Hours Please join us for another SIG-STI Virtual Coffee Hour! This one is scheduled for Wednesday, August 25th, at 01:00 UTC. That works out to: 9:00 a.m. Wednesday in Nanjing, China 9:00 p.m. Tuesday in New York City 3:00 p.m. Tuesday in Honolulu, Hawaii 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in New Delhi, India…
Read MoreThe Awards Jury of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) Special Interest Group for Social Informatics (SIG SI) is excited to announce the winners of our 2021 ASIS&T SIG SI Awards. First, we are pleased to announce the winner of our 2021 Social Informatics Best Paper Award. We had several excellent nominations this…
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August Deployment of Knowledge Management: A Ripple Effect Sponsored by the ASIS&T South Asia Chapter and SIG-KM Dr. Shantanu Ganguly August 26, 11:00 AM EDT-12:00 PM EDT (Find your local time.) September The Future of Library Collaboration Sponsored by ASIS&T and the ASIS&T Midwest Regional Chapter Timothy J. Dickey (Moderator), Brittany Brannon, Nancy Kirkpatrick, Wes…
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iConference 2022 Call for Submissions As we build our post-COVID-19 realities, we have an unprecedented opportunity to apply information for a better world. In iConference 2022, Information for a Better World: Shaping the Global Future we invite scholars to reflect and contribute through their research and engagement. Submissions are invited for: Full Research Papers Short…
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SIG-AH Information resources like books, AV/social media, performing arts, gaming, etc., can play an important role in a person’s life and are a source of creating good positive society. Reading books is an adequate remedy for readers to relieve stress. Books make people stress-free and motivate the readers to change their life by charging them…
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European Chapter The European Chapter and European Student Chapter are now seeking nominations for Board members for 2021-2022. Open leadership positions in the European Chapter are: Chair-elect, Treasurer, Secretary, Communications Officer, Webmaster, Membership Officer, and Newsletter Editor. Open leadership positions in the European Student Chapter are: Chair-elect, Secretary/Treasurer, and Communications Officer. Click here for position…
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With 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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GET READY! THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! The ASIS&T community is coming together, are you joining us? This November 14-18, we will be in Crystal City for a high-energy meeting of discovery, innovation, and collaboration across the field of information science and technology. With record-breaking attendance already locked in, this is one of the most anticipated…
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We will offer live Zoom streaming of both the keynote session and the Business Meeting, ensuring that members who can’t attend in person are still able to participate in these cornerstone events. This hybrid approach will continue to enhance accessibility and inclusivity across our global membership. Click the links below to access the session at…
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Now that ASIS&T has merged with the Special Libraries Association (SLA), we have created several new iConnect communities that are open for ASIS&T members to join. Click the links below to check out and join the following communities: Military Libraries Community Physicians-Astronomy-Mathematics (PAM) Engineering Community Legal Community Community Informatics Local Chapter – DMV (D.C., Maryland,…
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ASIS&T would like to recognize and thank the nearly 1200 individuals who gave their time and talents to the association this year and/or committed to a service role in the coming year. These individuals served on committees, SIGs, Chapters, Award Juries, as reviewers for the Annual Meeting, JASIST, and ARIST, and on various Editorial Boards.…
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ASIS&T welcomes the following Individuals who have joined ASIS&T since September of 2025: Mark Aakhus | United States | Professional Randel Louie Adao | United States | Student Daniel Akwasi Afrane | Ghana | Professional Ebtehal Alhashem | United States | Student John Andricopoulos | United States | Professional Yair Aragundi | United States | Student Cristina Arhiliuc | Belgium | Student Lizette Avina | United States | Student Iqra Azhar…
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