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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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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…
Read MorePosted 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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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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreFriday, 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,…
Read MoreThe European Chapter has voted on its board for the term 2016/2017. The new officers are found here. The EUChap welcomes all new and old officers! You can meet the officers at the next ASIS&T Annual Meeting in Copenhagen this year.
Read MorePosted on September 1, 2016 by ASIS&T Staff We are proud to announce two new receptions to our Annual Meeting program being held in Copenhagen next month. They are free and open to all attendees! Friday 14th October 15:00 -17:00 Migrant and Refugee Information Studies (MARIs) Network Are you a Library and Information Science…
Read MorePosted on August 31, 2016 by ASIS&T Staff What is the Cloud? Who controls it? Does it change the rules of the game with respect to copyright, privacy, consumer protection, and security? Find out why you should care about the Cloud and how it functions as a critical infrastructure in our connected society. Come Join…
Read MorePosted on August 30, 2016 by ASIS&T Staff 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 discover their future careers and candidates all in one location. Find registration and…
Read MorePosted on August 30, 2016 by ASIS&T Staff CO-ASIS&T 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…
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