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THE Standards committee voted YES with comments on ISO/PWI 25293, Transliteration of traditional Mongolian script into Latin characters ISO/PWI 25293 , Information and documentation — Transliteration of traditional Mongolian script into Latin characters is out for ballot to approve it as a new work item for TC 46. Comment: As stated in the current proposal, “A…
Read MoreThe standards committee voted YES on ISO 25244 Information AND Documentation – Performance Indicator for Archives This provides guidelines for the archival community in collecting and reporting statistics
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The 3rd Annual ASIS&T President’s Lecture took place on September 15, and was presented by Emily J. M. Knox, PhD, MSLIS, of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. About Emily J. M. Knox, PhD, MSLIS Emily is interim dean and professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests include…
Read MoreThe US Northeast Chapter (NEASIS&T) is thrilled to announce the 2026 recipients of our Conference Support Award, which supports participation in the ASIS&T 2026 Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 6-10, 2026. The award aims to support scholarship and connect research and practice by bringing new voices to the chapter. The…
Read MoreNews & Events Submit an original (not AI-generated) logo that reflects the identity and work of the Special Interest Group for Libraries & Librarianship. SIG-LIB advances research, development, and utilization of different kinds of libraries and the people who work in them across corporate, academic, and public sectors. The winning design will receive a $500 prize…
Read MoreThe Standards committee voted Confirm on ISO 18461:2016 (vers 2), International museum statistics This International Standard specifies rules for the museum community on the collection and reporting of statistics. It provides definitions and counting procedures for all types of resources and services that museums offer to their users. It is recognized that not all measures specified…
Read MoreInvitation to ASIS&T SIG-HLTH Workshop “Beyond Prompting – Generative AI Workflows in Health Research and Practice” Date: Wednesday, December 2, 3 pm-7 pm (EST) Proposal Submission Due: August 30, 2026 Location: Online SIG-HLTH is seeking proposals for the ASIS&T SIG-HLTH Workshop, Beyond Prompting – Generative AI Workflows in Health Research and Practice. We invite proposals…
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Hello InfoFolk! In the part of the northern hemisphere where I live, most of us are gearing up for a new academic year. We’re gathering our notebooks and pencils (at least metaphorically), freshening up the reading lists for our courses and experiencing the familiar blend of end-of-summer melancholy and back-to-school excitement. No matter what part…
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ASIS&T Executive Director, Lydia Middleton has recorded a video sharing updates about the organization. Check it out! Back to Inside ASIS&T, August 2026
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The Board of Directors met on July 29, 2026 via Zoom. In attendance were Maria Bonn (President); Marlene Holmner (President-Elect) Ian Ruthven (Immediate Past-President) (zoom); Chris Cunningham, PhD, (Treasurer); Lu An, Anne Barker (SLA Appointee), Timothy Dickey, Bhakti Gala; Isto Huvila; Heather Kotula (SLA Appointee); Luanne Sinnamon; and Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE (Executive Director). Information…
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A Recognition of ASIS&T work on “Information for a Sustainable World: Addressing Society’s Grand Challenges” – Call for Submission of Actions to Advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals To recognize ASIS&T work on “Information for a Sustainable World: Addressing Society’s Grand Challenges,” the theme of the 83rd ASIS&T Annual Meeting, ASIS&T is acknowledging our members…
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What skills does one need to understand and study Information Science? Organization, Customer relations, multi-disciplinary science (social & natural sciences) so flexibility What skills and knowledge are over emphasized and are not necessary while working within the discipline? High level mathematics, detailed computer knowledge especially coding In your eyes, what are the major hurdles that…
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There are still a few chapters that have yet to complete their Chapter Officer elections for the upcoming year. If you haven’t gotten started with nominations process please reach out to Terrence Curtiss so he can assist you in getting started. Chapter Awards We are pleased to announce the 2020 ASIS&T Chapter Award Winners: Chapter…
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There are still a few SIGs that have yet to complete SIG Officer elections for the upcoming year. If you haven’t gotten started with nominations process please reach out to Terrence Curtiss so he can assist you in getting started. SIG Awards We are pleased to announce the 2020 ASIS&T SIG Award Winners: SIG of…
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Please join the Board and your fellow members of of ASIS&T to share your thoughts. We will hold these meet-ups monthly, alternating times so that those in all time zones can participate. Mark your calendars for these calls, and please join us on the first one if your schedule allows. Wednesday, 14 October 2020 – ASIS&T Hour: Launching…
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Check out some of the amazing events we have coming up here at ASIS&T! Upcoming Events Calendar Return to Inside ASIS&T, October 2020
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iConference Student Symposium The iConference Student Symposium, a forum for research conducted by Bachelor or Master’s students. The deadline is 2nd November 2020. Call for submissions for iConference Student Symposium The Student Symposium is an opportunity for undergraduate and master’s students to present their research in a friendly setting of peers and invited senior researchers. Students…
Read MoreThe ASIS&T European Student Chapter (ESC) is looking for nominations! Starting this fall a new board will be formed. We would like to continue connecting students all over Europe and foster exchange and communication amongst them to support scientific research and collaboration in our field. The ESC has a close partnership with the European Chapter…
Read MoreDear SIG/MET members, It is time to elect new SIG/MET officers for 2020–2021. We are seeking candidates for the following positions: Chair-Elect Secretary Treasurer Webmaster Communications Awards coordinator Others (we also accept proposal and nomination for potential new positions) You can nominate yourself or someone else by filling this form: Nomination – SIG/MET officers 2021.…
Read MoreSIG SOCIAL MEDIA SCIENCE SLAM 83rd ASIS&T Annual Meeting (Virtual) 2020 Thursday, 29 Oct. ARE YOU READY TO SLAM? Have you always wanted … … to convince your fellows that you did an awesome study? … to present your study in a creative and entertaining way? AWESOME! The ASIS&T special interest group for social media…
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