SIG-Infolearn Events
The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) expresses its profound shock, dismay, and concern at the abrupt termination of Dr. Carla Hayden from her position as the 14th Librarian of Congress. Dr. Hayden’s tenure marked a historic chapter not only for the Library of Congress but also for the global library and information science…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) invites nominations for the ASIS&T Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the information science community, contribute to the strategic direction of the Association, and work alongside a diverse and dedicated group of leaders committed to advancing the field. Why…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) mourns the passing of Clifford Lynch, who died in April 2025. A visionary leader, scholar, and mentor, Clifford’s profound influence on the field of information science spanned decades and left an indelible mark on our community. Clifford served as ASIS&T President in 1996 and was honored with…
Read MoreNEASIS&T 2025 Annual Conference – Thank You! On behalf of the NEASIS&T Executive Committee and Programming Committees, thank you so much to everyone who attended, presented at, and helped organize our 2025 NEASIS&T Annual Conference. It was a wonderful event! We will share a link to the recordings on iConnect once they are available. NEASIS&T…
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Hello everyone, I am recording this message from Okinawa, Japan where I am visiting my family for a few days. I did not want to let more time go by without letting you all know that ASIS&T stands ready to support you in presenting at the Annual Meeting in every way possible. We recognize that…
Read MoreCall for participation for IST 2025,
June 11-12, Manchester, UK. Organised by ASIS&T Europe Chapter.
Registration is still open for our April 1, 2025 virtual conference: Voices Through Data: Integrating Information Science, Storytelling, and Digital Literacy Check out the program with abstracts and speaker bios below. You can also check out the brief, at-a-glance flyer version here. 9:00 am – 9:15 amWelcome, NEASIS&T Chapter Update, and Conference Overview 9:15 am –…
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Halò (hello in Scots Gaelic) Hello friends, This week I have been rewatching HBO’s drama Chernobyl about the terrible nuclear disaster in present day Ukraine. The leading character Valery Legasov says in the opening scene: “What is the cost of lies? It’s not that we’ll mistake them for the truth. The real danger is that…
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Greetings Colleagues: As we step into a new season, I find myself reflecting on the recent events in Washington, DC, and the profound ripple effects they are having not only within the United States but across the globe. In times of uncertainty and change, it is more important than ever that we, as information professionals,…
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The iFederation is deeply concerned about the recent executive order issued by the Trump administration, which calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This decision poses a significant threat to the global community of information professionals, researchers, and the public who rely on the vital services provided by IMLS.…
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On March 29, come hear about trends in e-book publication and use, formats and OverDrive’s relationship to Kindle, integration into library catalogs (including Bibliocommons at the Columbus Metropolitan Libraries), and OverDrive’s ongoing mission to serve libraries with e-book content. Jason Sockel is OverDrive’s Manager of Collection Development. He has been working as a library…
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Join the Central Ohio Chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology on March 22 for a program featuring OCLC engineer Jeff Mixter discussing current research in metadata. OCLC Research has been working on a set of experimental processes that can mine knowledge from a wide variety of data sources such as WorldCat, VIAF, and…
Read MoreFully-funded PhD: Migrants’ heritage and its management in local cultural institutions (deadline 18 March 2016) https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=72964&LID=2712 This interdisciplinary project will explore how local cultural institutions (museums, libraries, and archives) can better prepare themselves to embed and manage migrants’ cultural heritage in the digital age. Migrating heritage is a feature of our globalised world, characterized by…
Read MorePosted on March 14, 2016 by Diane Rasmussen Pennington ASIS&T members always have so many exciting things going on, and our President-elect is no exception! Dr. Lynn Silpigni Connaway, a Senior Research Scientist at OCLC, has two exciting talks coming up soon: Today, March 15, she will be giving a talk at the Vatican! Her talk…
Read MoreFully-funded PhD: Migrants’ heritage and its management in local cultural institutions (deadline 18 March 2016) https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=72964&LID=2712 This interdisciplinary project will explore how local cultural institutions (museums, libraries, and archives) can better prepare themselves to embed and manage migrants’ cultural heritage in the digital age. Migrating heritage is a feature of our globalised world, characterized by…
Read MoreOpen for applications: 4 PhD positions in the Department of Culture and Media Studies Ume? University! http://www.kultmed.umu.se/om-institutionen/jobba-hos-oss/ – One PhD position in Ethnology (digital humanities is a prioritized field at the faculty) – One PhD position in Literary Studies – One PhD position in Museology – One PhD position in Ethnology or Media and Communication…
Read MoreIBM is looking for talented students who are interested in applying for this competitive position to join a project for the summer. Full posting: https://krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=26059&siteid=5016&AReq=29486BR Description: The Accelerated Discovery Lab at IBM Research – Almaden has an opening for a Summer Intern. The focus of the research is the use of qualitative and quantitative data…
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Join the Central Ohio Chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology (CO-ASIS&T) and Librarian Sheila Campbell for a tour of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Sheila Campbell has been at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for nearly 20 years. The Library at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is not open to the general…
Read MoreJoin your colleagues from around the world at the first ASIS&T Annual Meeting outside North America ASIST AM 2016, Copenhagen, Denmark, October 14-18, 2016 PLENARY speakers, are now on the web athttps://www.asist.org/events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-2016/pleanary-speakers/ Greg Welch, Florida Hospital Endowed Chair in Healthcare Simulation, University of Central Florida Markus Bundschus, Roche Diagnostics, Head Scientific & Business Information Services CHECK AIRFARES: Right…
Read MoreWhen: 27 June to 1 July, 2016 Where: Skamania Lodge, Stevenson WA (one hour east of Portland, OR) To learn more about the venue, see:http://www.skamania.com. Deadline: Apply by 29 March, 2016, notifications by end of April, 2016 Personal health and well-being; open innovation, eScience, and citizen science; co-production, open source, and new forms of work; cultural heritage and information…
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