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European Chapter and European Student Chapter The European Chapters are pleased to announce the publication of their Spring 2021 Newsletter.
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SIG-AH This symposium will be a good opportunity to share, connect and learn informative and innovative ideas on these fascinating topics. SIG-AI Thank you for joining SIG AI! We would like to invite you to run for one of the three SIG AI officer positions for 2021-22: Chair, Treasurer, and Communications officer. All officers are…
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Meet the Authors Series: The Promise of Access: Technology, Inequality, and the Political Economy of Hope Sponsored by ASIS&T Daniel M. Greene April 15, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM EDT Introduction to the DDI Metadata Standard (DCMI) Sponsored by ASIS&T & DCMI Jane Fry, Jared Lyle, Barry Radler, Arofan Gregory April 21, 10:00 AM EDT-11:00 AM EDT…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) condemns the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and gun violence, and mourns the eight lives lost in the senseless shootings in Georgia, of which six were Asian women. We stand in solidarity with our Asian-American and Pacific Islander community in combating hate and ignorance, especially the hostility…
Read MoreThe latest EC newsletter is out now! You can find it here.
Read MoreIntroduction to the Special Issue Information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D) is a multi-/interdisciplinary research area focusing on the interactions among information (I), communication (C), technology (T), and development (D) (Thapa and Sæbø, 2014; Walsham et al., 2007). To date, ICT4D is a loosely defined term that refers to a wide range of socio-technical…
Read MoreVoted APPROVE on ISO/FDIS 24083, International archives statistics Question: Do you approve the technical content of ISO/FDIS 24083? Description: This document specifies guidelines for the archives community on the collection and reporting of statistics.
Read MoreVoted YES on Proposal to Develop a Recommended Practice to Update Author Name Changes in the Academic Publication Record after Publication as a Result of Identity Change Question: Do you approve of a Proposed New Work Item: Develop a Recommended Practice to Update Author Name Changes in the Academic Publication Record after Publication as a…
Read MoreIn October 2020, I had the opportunity to attend ASIS&T’s 83rd Annual Meeting. From my desk in my Boston, Massachusetts apartment, with my cat snug in my lap and house shoes on my feet, I logged into my very first professional conference. Although I never would have expected to attend my first conference virtually, it…
Read MoreRegistration is now open for NEASIST’s Annual Conference, It Took a Pandemic: Reinventing Libraries in an Era of Change, which will be held virtually through Zoom on Friday, March 5. Since Spring 2020, libraries and other information science institutions have had to transform many existing practices and services to continue to meet the needs of…
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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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