SIG-Infolearn Events
Voted YES on Approval of TC46/SC9 N1261 Resolution 2021-20 ISO 3297 Minor Revision Question: Do you approve the proposed resolution TC46/SC9 2021-20 for a minor revision of ISO 3297? Description: ISO/ TC 46/SC 9 resolves to initiate a minor revision of ISO 3297 Information and documentation – International standard serial number (ISSN) to make editorial…
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NEASIS&T is hosting an hour-long Annual Meeting Experience Report online event on Friday, November 19th, from 11am – 12pm EST. NEASIS&T is the Northeast regional chapter of ASIS&T, the Association for Information Science & Technology, an organization that bridges the gap between information science practice and research. We have a lineup of Annual Meeting conference…
Read MoreVoted YES on Approval of Registration Authority for ISO 26324, DOI Question: Do you approve the nomination of The International DOI Foundation, Inc as the Registration Authority for ISO 26324? Description: ISO 26324 was revised and is currently out for ballot. As a part of the approval of the revised ISO 26324, the Registration Authority…
Read MoreVoted APPROVE on ISO/DIS 26324, Digital object identifier system Question: Do you approve the technical content of ISO/DIS 26324? Description: This International Standard specifies the syntax, description and resolution functional components of the digital object identifier system, and the general principles for the creation, registration and administration of DOI names (where DOI is an acronym…
Read MoreVoted 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 PMÂ 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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Hello information people! In my part of the northern hemisphere the clocks changed overnight, and although that means that I am missing an hour of much-needed sleep, I am experiencing the annual seasonal glee of looking out the window at almost 7 PM and realizing it’s still light! Another hour of light means I’ll be…
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Greetings colleagues, As we move deeper into the year, I’m struck by the incredible momentum building across our community. The energy within ASIS&T has always been strong, but this year feels different-bigger, more connected, and full of possibility. Much of that is thanks to the exciting initiatives ahead and the remarkable progress we’re making together.…
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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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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 in…
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20-23 APRIL, 2026 Online/On-Demand Certificate Course Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a disruptive but transformative technology that can bring value to libraries by enabling increased library use, optimizing collection analysis, and enhancing the user experience. Library and information professionals must keep abreast of advances in AI technologies in order to provide innovative and value-added services, access,…
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ISS/SLC26 Early Bird Registration Rates End April 6, 2026 Take advantage of Early Bird rates for the Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) before the deadline on April 6, 2026. Join colleagues this June in Albuquerque for valuable learning, idea-sharing, and professional connections across the information science and special libraries community. Beyond the…
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#ASIST26 Call for Proposals is Still Open The call for proposals for the upcoming 2026 ASIS&T Annual Meeting (#ASIST26), the premier international conference in the field of information science is still open! Under the theme “Crossing Boundaries: Advancing Global Dialogue and Well-being through Information Research and Practice,” we are looking for ideas that spark conversation…
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Your Voice Matters! Please take 2 minutes to complete this short survey and help us identify the preferred location for the ASIS&T 2028 Annual Meeting. Your response will guide our planning. Please complete the survey by March 30th, 2026. Complete the Survey Back to Inside ASIS&T, March 2026
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ASIS&T would like to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of members. Please share with us news of your tenure, promotion, doctoral defense, job change, publication and/or grant receipt. We will recognize these accomplishments in each issue of Inside ASIS&T. Please complete this form to let us know what you’ve done! Laureen Cantwell-Jurkovic started as the Humanities &…
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ASIS&T welcomes the following Individuals who have joined ASIS&T since January of 2026: Nove E Variant Anna Ph.D | Indonesia | Early Career Carin Aspinall | United States | Student Catherine Barnes | Australia | Professional Deepak Kumar Behera | India | Professional Kayla Belich | United States | Student Tumon Borah | India |…
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