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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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Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference ’26 Updates

March 11, 2026

ISS/SLC26 Early Bird Registration Rates End April 6, 2026 Take advantage of Early Bird rates for the Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) before the deadline on April 6, 2026. Join colleagues this June in Albuquerque for valuable learning, idea-sharing, and professional connections across the information science and special libraries community. Beyond the…

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#ASIST26 Updates

March 11, 2026

#ASIST26 Call for Proposals is Still Open The call for proposals for the upcoming 2026 ASIS&T Annual Meeting (#ASIST26), the premier international conference in the field of information science is still open! Under the theme “Crossing Boundaries: Advancing Global Dialogue and Well-being through Information Research and Practice,” we are looking for ideas that spark conversation…

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ASIS&T Member Survey: Preferred Destination For 2028 Annual Meeting

March 11, 2026

Your Voice Matters! Please take 2 minutes to complete this short survey and help us identify the preferred location for the ASIS&T 2028 Annual Meeting. Your response will guide our planning. Please complete the survey by March 30th, 2026. Complete the Survey Back to Inside ASIS&T, March 2026

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SIG-Infolearn Events

Column: Do we need librarians now that we have the internet?

November 4, 2015

Posted on November 4, 2016 by ASIS&T Staff       Column: Do we need librarians now that we have the internet? by Robert Graboyes, PBS Newshour     Observe librarians, and you’ll learn quite a bit about 21st century physicians. Digital technologies are hurling both professions into disintermediated worlds where they are no longer…

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George Douglas Ryerson

November 3, 2015

Posted on November 3, 2015 by ASIS&T Staff   George Ryerson George Douglas Ryerson, age 81, died on October 30, 2015 in Westerville, Ohio. George was ASIS&T Treasurer, 1999 – 2001, and served several terms as Treasurer of the Central Ohio Chapter, among other activities for the Chapter. As colleague Gerard Platau notes, “George was…

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CfP: CoLIS9 in Uppsala June 27-29, 2016. Deadline Jan 15, 2016

November 3, 2015

We invite authors to submit research papers (up to 5000 words), short research papers (up to 3000 words), panels, workshops, alternative events and posters to the 9th conference on Conceptions of Library and Information Science (CoLIS) held in Uppsala, Sweden June 27-29, 2016. Conceptions of Library and Information Science (CoLIS) is a series of international…

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Chapter Meeting at AM in St. Louis

November 3, 2015

Following the tradition of meeting European colleagues during the AM, our chair Isabella would like to invite you to an informal get-together at the Red Kitchen & Bar (in the conference hotel) on November 8, 2015 at 8:30pm (after the Welcome Reception and the SIGRush). Topics to discuss: *activities at AM16 in Copenhagen *chapter promotion…

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ASIS&T 2017

October 28, 2015

80th Annual Meeting of the Association for Information Science and Technology Washington D.C. (Crystal City, Virginia), USA | Oct. 27-Nov 1, 2017 Submission Deadline (paper): April 16, 2017 Diversity of engagement: Connecting people and information in the physical and virtual worlds 2017 is a special year for the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T)…

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Primer for Falling Short of Their Professional Needs

October 25, 2015

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Yolande Nanayakkara In a recent Inside Higher Ed article, Professor Wiegand provides an analysis based on his recent book, Part of Our Lives: A People’s History of the American Public Library, on how we fail to consider all the various assets public libraries provide. As a primer to the Meet the Author’s presentation…

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Seeking Member Input for ASIS&T Executive Director Position

October 24, 2015

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Yolande Nanayakkara Share your input to inform the search for new ASIS&T Executive Director! Due 10/31 The ASIS&T Board is interested in hearing your input on what you would like to see in our next Executive Director. If you haven’t already, please complete a brief survey or send your input to us…

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SIG IEP Call for Nominations

October 22, 2015

The ASIS&T Special Interest Group for Internet Ethics and Policy (SIG IEP) is seeking nominations for officers for 2015-2016. Please consider nominating yourself or a colleague for one of the following positions: • Chair-elect • Treasurer • Communications / Social Media SIG Information Ethics and Policy (IEP) helps ensure that ASIS&T members are aware of…

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New Developing Nation Membership Categories

October 21, 2015

Posted on October 21, 2015 by ASIS&T Staff By vote of the Board of Directors, ASIS&T will provide reduced membership fees for all membership categories for countries whose GNI per capita as calculated by the World Bank (or GNP per capita as calculated by IMF for those countries not included in the World Bank data)…

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AM2016 Welcome Reception

October 16, 2015

Posted on October 16, 2016 by ASIS&T Staff A wonderful time was had by the attendees of the ASIS&T 2016 Annual Meeting at the Welcome Reception in Copenhagen.  This took place after a full and exciting opening day which started with the New Attendee/New Member brunch, immediately followed by plenary speaker, Greg Welch, Florida Hospital Endowed…

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