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Approval of Proposed New Work Item: Trust Markers (ITEM) The standards co. itbee has voted YES This ballot is to approve a proposed new work item to create aNISO Recommended Practice for identification of trust markers for increasing credibility and trust in research. Ethics and integrity cases in submitted manuscripts are becoming an increasingly common problem, whilst…
Read MoreCall 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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ASIS&T needs your help in identifying potential sponsors for the 2020 Annual Meeting as well as various ASIS&T awards. Any individual who facilitates an introduction to a potential new sponsor will receive a full year of membership for free if that introduction results in a sponsorship of $1,000 or more. ASIS&T will handle all future…
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UPDATE: This is a news item written before the Annual Meeting was transitioned to a virtual meeting. Please visit the meeting website for the latest on the meeting. Plans for the 83rd ASIS&T Annual Meeting are well underway! The meeting will be held in Pittsburgh, PA, October 23-27, 2020 at the Wyndham Grand Hotel Pittsburgh…
Read MoreVoted APPROVE onISO/DTS 23078-1, Specification of DRM technology Question: Do you approve the draft for publication? Description: This document describes three types of copyright protection technologies in use in the publishing industry.
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SIG-HFIS The Special Interest Group on the History and Foundations of Information Science (SIG-HFIS) of ASIS&T seeks submissions and nominations for the 2020 Bob Williams History Awards. There are two awards: the Bob Williams Research Grant and the Bob Williams Research Paper Award. Please find more information about eligibility, submission, and selection criteria below. Note…
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Asia-Pacific Chapter The South Asia Chapter of ASIS&T partly sponsored a seminar on “Libraries, Archives and Museums: Hubs of Cultural Heritage Preservation” on 13th December 2019 at the State Library, Kohima, Nagaland, a north eastern mountain state in India. The seminar was organized and conducted in collaboration with the Department of Art & Culture, Government…
Read MoreVoted APPROVE on ISO/DTR 22038, Description and presentation of rights information Question: Do you approve the draft for publication? Description: This document provides a guideline for digital collections to effectively present rights information to their end-users. Digital collection in this document is mainly focused on digital collections in libraries, museums, archives or other organizations that offer…
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What attracted you to information science as a profession and field of study? I was attracted to information science as it gives me a lifetime opportunity to connect with people through the information and to study on the information phenomena that changes today’s world so fast. My professional interest as a faculty is that I…
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Join Us for ASIS&T Hour – A Monthly Virtual Meet-Up! Have a question for the Board? Want to give feedback on the Annual Meeting? Want to learn what is planned for the next year? Well this is your chance to meet up with the ASIS&T Board and share your thoughts about how things are going…
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We are pleased to announce the recent hiring of two new employees Naonnda Scoggins and Aminta Dawson in the positions of Accounting and Office Manager and Administrative Assistant to the ASIS&T Central team! For a list of all ASIS&T staff and their roles please visit our website. Return to Inside ASIS&T February 2020
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iConference 2020 Preview The iSchools’ next event will be iConference 2020, to be held March 23-26, 2020, in Borås, Sweden. iConference 2020 is co-hosted by the University of Borås: Swedish School of Library and Information Science, and Oslo Metropolitan University: Department of Archivistics, Library and Information Science. It is the 15th conference in our annual series.…
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