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October 29, 2021 The Board of Directors met on October 29, 2021 in Salt Lake City and via video conference. In attendance were Brian Detlor, PhD (President); Naresh Agarwal (President-Elect); Clara Chu, PhD (Past President); Ina Fourie, PhD (Treasurer); ); AJ Million (SIG Cabinet Director); Anna Maria Tammaro, PhD; Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE (Executive Director);…
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Greetings colleagues, Having had a couple of weeks to recover from the mayhem of the Annual Meeting, ASIS&T staff are now settling back in and looking forward to a productive and exciting year. At the Annual Business Meeting, Brian Detlor covered our many accomplishments this year, and I want to add my thanks for his…
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Hello ASIS&T members. It’s hard to believe that my term as President has ended and that I am now writing the membership in my role as Immediate Past President. The past year flew by fast! I am happy to report that despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City was a…
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Hi everyone, As I reflect on what I should be writing in my first message as President, I think of my ASIS&T Bulletin column in 2013 when I first wrote on what ASIS&T means to me. ASIS&T is a professional community, which, along with being a professional association, is also an extended family for all…
Read MoreVoted APPROVE on ISO/FDIS 15707, International Standard Musical Work Code (ISWC) Question: Do you approve the technical content of ISO/FDIS 15707? Description: This document specifies a means of uniquely identifying a musical work. It standardizes and promotes internationally the use of a standard identification code so that musical works can be uniquely distinguished from one…
Read MoreThe latest EC newsletter is out now! You can find it here.
Read MoreIn the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in May 2020, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and cities around the world were transformed by a massive proliferation of graffiti and street art, including words and images expressing a wide range of emotions, demands, and visions for the future….
Read MoreVoted ABSTAIN with comments on ISO/FDIS 10957, International standard music number (ISMN) Question: Do you approve the technical content of ISO/FDIS 10957? Description: This document specifies the International standard music number (ISMN), which is a means of uniquely identifying editions of notated music. It specifies the assignment of a unique ISMN on such editions to…
Read MoreAwards Recipients 2021 Purpose of the Award This award is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes sustained contributions to and/or achievements in the field of information science and/or the professions in which it is practiced. Such contributions may include 1) scholarly contributions to the advancement of our field, such as the expression of new ideas,…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) has selected Dr. Lisa Given as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST). Dr. Given is currently a Professor of Information Science in the Centre for Design Innovation and Strategic Advisor, Research Capability Development at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne,…
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Call for Participation Universitat de Barcelona, Spain and viewable on Zoom The Europe Chapter (EC) of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) seeks participation in this year’s IST conference on Celebrating Theory and Practice. The conference will be held in Barcelona, Spain, and presentations will also be viewable on Zoom. We invite researchers,…
Read MoreThe standards committee voted YES on Appointment of Co-Project Leader for ISO/TC 46/ SC 11/ JWG1 Steffan Schwalm has been appointed as Project Leader for ISO/NP 26277, Requirements for the use of blockchain and DLT with authoritative records, records systems, and records management ISO TC 307 has nominated Victoria Lemieux as co-project Leader. Note: Please note…
Read MoreThe standards committee has voted YES on this New Work Item and the appointment of the convener SO/TC 46/SC 9 resolves to create a new working group, ISO TC 46/SC 9/WG 21, titled “Global Media Identifier (GMId) for distribution channels and brands”, to develop work item ISO/AWI 25975, Global Media Identifier (GMId) and appoints Mr.…
Read MoreThe standards committee has voted NO on TC 46 /SC 9 Ballot – Re-appointment – Convenor ISO/TC 46/SC 9/WG 12 The standards committee has vote NO on Call for experts – ISO/TC 46/SC 11/AHG11 – ISO/PWI 26396 Archives and records management – Managing Records in Cloud Computing Environments Question: Do you wish to nominate an expert…
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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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