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ISO/DIS 18626, Interlibrary loan transactions

February 18, 2021

Voted DISAPPROVE on ISO/DIS 18626, Interlibrary loan transactions Question: Do you approve the technical content of the draft? Description: This document specifies the transactions between libraries or libraries and other agencies to handle requests for library items and the following exchange of messages. Comments: 1. Section 5.2.1 of the standard and Appendix F (Informative) both…

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ASIS&T 2020 Conference News From Travel Award Winner, Rong Tang

February 18, 2021

ASIS&T 2020 Annual Meeting: Global Connections & Virtual Synergy By Rong Tang Overview The ASIS&T 2020 Annual Meeting  was unprecedented in the history of ASIS&T in holding its annual meeting virtually using a platform called bigmarker. The platform was quite effective which supported participants in different roles (attendees, moderators, speakers/presenters) quite well. The sessions were…

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February 2021 President’s Column

February 16, 2021

Hello ASIS&T members. It is so very good to have this opportunity to touch base with the ASIS&T community and share news about what is happening in our amazing association. Lots of activity is going on and we are making great strides already in terms of carrying out the 39 tactics outlined in our strategic…

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From Your Executive Director – February 2021

February 16, 2021

Greetings Colleagues, Since my last column two months ago, ASIS&T staff have been busy working on several new initiatives, many of which are detailed in Brian’s column so I won’t repeat them here. There are a few additional highlights, though, that I’d like to draw to your attention: Waived Dues for Developing Country Members In…

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February 2021 Governance Update

February 16, 2021

February 2021 The Board of Directors met on February 8, 2021 via video conference. In attendance were Brian Detlor, PhD (President); Naresh Agarwal (President-Elect); Clara Chu, PhD (Past President); Ina Fourie, PhD (Treasurer); Sam Chu, PhD (Chapter Assembly Director); AJ Million (SIG Cabinet Director): Anna Maria Tammaro, PhD; Dan Wu, PhD; Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE…

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Hardin to Step Down as ASIS&T Parliamentarian After 14 Years

February 16, 2021

After 14 years of dedicated service as Parliamentarian of ASIS&T, Steve Hardin is stepping down from this position. Steve has been a tremendous asset to ASIS&T in this capacity, serving as an impartial and thoughtful contributor to ASIS&T Board meetings, Annual Business Meetings, and component meetings over the years. Brian Detlor, ASIS&T President, said, “It…

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Call for Volunteer: ASIS&T Parliamentarian

February 16, 2021

The ASIS&T Board of Directors has launched a search for a new Parliamentarian. The duties of this role are: Attend all regular and special meetings of the membership. Be available for all meetings of the Board of Directors, the Chapter Assembly, and the Special Interest Group Cabinet. Be available for consultation on procedural matters from…

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Member Dues Waived for Tier 2 Developing Country Members

February 16, 2021

ASIS&T is excited to announce that, effective immediately, dues for members and prospective members in Tier 2 Developing Countries will be waived. The Board approved this dues change in order to make it easier for academics and professionals in these countries to access ASIS&T membership and its benefits. In order to apply for membership in…

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ASIS&T Welcomes Two New Staff

February 16, 2021

ASIS&T is pleased to announce that two new staff members have joined the Association. Garrett will be responsible for all ASIS&T publications, including JASIST, Information Matters, and ARIST. Pamela will be responsible for all other communications and marketing of the association. Please join us in welcoming them! Garrett Doherty Managing Editor Email: gdoherty@asist.org Phone: +1-301-495-0900…

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Call for Nominations: 2021 ASIS&T International Awards

February 16, 2021

ASIS&T is now accepting nominations for the following awards: 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. This award recognizes a book that has made a meaningful contribution to the field of information science and…

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President’s Message, March 2026

March 11, 2026

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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From Your Executive Director, March 2026

March 11, 2026

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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Nominations Open for Global Awards 

March 11, 2026

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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ASIS&T Seeks JASIST Editor-in-Chief

March 11, 2026

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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2026 IDEA Institute

March 11, 2026

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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Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference ’26 Updates

March 11, 2026

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 Updates

March 11, 2026

#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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ASIS&T Member Survey: Preferred Destination For 2028 Annual Meeting

March 11, 2026

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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Members News, March 2026

March 11, 2026

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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New ASIS&T Members, March 2026

March 11, 2026

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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