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Approval of Proposed New Work Item: Trust Markers (ITEM)

April 22, 2026

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…

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Information Science Trends (IST) 2026: Celebrating Theory and Practice (Barcelona, Spain, June 25-26)

April 14, 2026

Call 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,…

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SHORT TURN AROUND: TC 46 /SC 11 Ballot – Appointment of Co-Project Leader for ISO/TC 46/ SC 11/JWG1

April 13, 2026

The 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…

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Committee Resolution to Form New Working Group – GMId

April 7, 2026

The 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.…

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TC 46 /SC 9 Ballot – Re-appointment – Convenor ISO/TC 46/SC 9/WG 12

April 2, 2026

The 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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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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SIG-Infolearn Events

Annual Meeting Higher Ed Career Networking

September 30, 2016

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Diane Rasmussen Pennington Searching for your next academic job? Trying to fill an available academic position? Then come join us for ASIS&T’s Annual Meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, October 14-18 2016, where Doctoral Students/Academics & Higher Education hiring departments will have the opportunity to interview, network, and learn about each…

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Vote Your NEASIS&T Board

September 22, 2016

Cast your vote for members of the 2016-2017 NEASIS&T Board:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P3LM6QF The ballot will be open until Wednesday (9/28/2016) of next week.  We are also accepting nominations for the following: Membership & Outreach Coordinator Webmaster Annual Meeting RepresentativesTerms run from October of this year to next year.  You do not need to live in Boston…

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The 12th Annual Social Informatics Research Symposium (SIG-SI): “The Social Informatics of Work and Play”

September 20, 2016

Please join us in Copenhagen and celebrate with us as we mark the 12th year of the SIG-SI Research Symposium! Saturday, October 15, 2015, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers Copenhagen, Denmark Organizers: Pnina Fichman, Indiana University (fichman@indiana.edu) Howard Rosenbaum, Indiana University (hrosenba@indiana.edu) Eric Meyer, Oxford Internet Institute, United Kingdom Adam Worrall,…

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JASIST Special Issue on “The Social Informatics of Knowledge”

September 20, 2016

In this special issue of the Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, we are calling for papers that advance the concepts, methods and theories that support the social informatics perspective.  Social informatics as the study of the connections among people and the technologies they use is a lens to understand a wide variety…

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Doctoral Student Research Videos

September 20, 2016

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Diane Rasmussen Pennington Doctoral students, in the dissertation writing stage or close to defending, were invited by ASIS&T to submit a short video to introduce to the world the exciting and engaging research that they are doing.  We are proud to feature these amazing and powerful videos.  Enjoy! Top Winner…

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Call for Papers: LIBRARIES IN THE DIGITAL AGE (LIDA) 2014

September 20, 2016

ASSESSING LIBRARIES AND LIBRARY USERS AND USE 16 – 20 June 2014, Zadar, Croatia Web site: http://ozk.unizd.hr/lida/ Email: lida@unizd.hr Libraries in the Digital Age (LIDA) is a biennial international conference that focuses on the transformation of libraries and information services in the digital environment. In recognition of evolving online and social technological influences that present…

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Digital Humanities, Digital Libraries and Information Science: what relati …

September 18, 2016

Posted on September 18, 2016 by ASIS&T Staff lun, 24 ott alle 09:30, Firenze, Italy digital-humanitieslis-brochure The Seminar AIMS to open a conversation about the relationship between Digital Libraries, Digital Humanities and Information Science. The Seminar will be opened by the 2016-2017 President of ASIS&T, Lynn Silipigni Connaway, and includes presentations That highlights the applications of…

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Library Freedom Project workshop

September 17, 2016

CO-ASIS&T, in collaboration with NORASIST, presents a special 2-part workshop with Alison Macrina of the Library Freedom Project, presenting strategies to librarians to protect patrons from online threats to privacy. Alison Macrina is a librarian, privacy activist, and founder and director of the Library Freedom Project.  She will talk about surveillance threats, privacy rights and responsibilities, and technical tools to help…

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Seminar on Digital Humanities, Digital Libraries and Information Science

September 16, 2016

The Seminar “Digital Humanities, Digital Libraries and Information Science: what relation?” aims to open a conversation about the relationship between Digital Libraries, Digital Humanities and Information Science.  The Seminar will be opened by the 2016-2017 President of ASIS&T, Lynn SIlipigni Connaway, and includes presentations that highlight the applications of research methods for information issues. More…

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Preparing Information Professionals for an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing Future

September 15, 2016

Friday, September 30, 2016, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT JOIN: http://buff.ly/2cYuGAR “So Who’s Managing All that Organizational Information Anyway” was the title of an ASIS&T Workshop in 2015.  This Webinar continues and extends that discussion, which encompassed the degree requirements and continuing education for information professionals Information Management Professionals include those involved with libraries/museums, archives,…

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