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The 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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The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) recognizes the critical importance of conducting ethical research and publishing practices to safeguard honesty, trust, integrity, and transparency in scholarly communications. Predatory journals and publishing organizations pose a serious threat to researchers publishing their work, research integrity, and publishing ethics in all fields of study and particularly…
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The deadline for responding to the Proposed Bylaws Changes has been extended to Monday, March 24 at 12 pm ET. If you have not done so already, please review the proposed changes and, particularly, the FAQ section and send any comments you might wish to share. Review and Comment on Bylaws Changes Back to Inside…
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European Student Chapter of ASIS&T (ASIS&T ESC) The history, as the founding students remember it, dates back to the year of 2000, when Emil Levine engaged a number of students by talking about ASIS&T at the Libraries in the Digital Age (LIDA) conference (http://www.ffos.hr/lida). Every year ASIS&T was more and more present at LIDA, also…
Read MoreOur ESC webinar successfully took place on Sep 24th, 2013. 2 of the 3 presentations are now available (slides and talks) and can be watched opening the following files. The 2 presentations are: “What ASIS&T can do for you: connections and engagement with your professional community”: Adam Girard, University College Dublin, Ireland, past chair of ASIS&T European…
Read MoreHarvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society has posted an open call for fellowship applications for 2014-2015. Applications are due by December 8, 2013. We invite applications from individuals from around the globe working on a broad range of opportunities and challenges related to Internet and society, which may overlap with ongoing work at Berkman or will expose us…
Read MoreThink back to all of the great programs you have attended that were sponsored by the New England Chapter of ASIST! Now you can be a part of it all. We need YOU to help us continue to thrive and grow. In return, NEASIST will offer you enriching leadership experiences in a collaborative environment, with…
Read MoreMicrosoft Research New England’s Social Media Collective is hiring for a postdoctoral researcher who studies socio-technical issues, starting July 1st, 2014. The application deadline is November 4th, 2013. This position is an ideal opportunity for a scholar whose work draws on anthropology, communication, media studies, sociology, and/or science and technology studies to bring empirical and critical perspectives to complex socio-technical issues. Microsoft…
Read MoreInterested in social media or media production? Doug Dangler, host of WCBE’s Craft: Exploring Creativity (crafttheshow.com), will talk about what’s creative and how to get started (and continue working) with public media. WHEN: Tuesday, October 1, 2013 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Refreshments and Networking Time 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Presentation and Q & A WHERE: Columbus School…
Read MoreBeata Panagopoulos, NEASIST Program Committee member, has won the 2013 ASIS&T Watson-Davis Award. The award, commemorating the founder of the Society, recognizes an individual member of the Society who has shown continuous dedicated service to the membership through active participation in and support of ASIS&T programs, chapters, SIGs, committees, and publications. Congratulations, Beata!
Read MoreWe announce a competition for the logo design of SIG-STI. The contest will give participants the opportunity to have their design represent the group to the larger information science community, while due credit will be given to the winner creator/designer in our website. In addition, the winner entry will receive an Amazon Gift Card (value:…
Read MoreCandidates for SIG-DL 2013-2014 Officer Elections Click here for descriptions of the positions Chair/Chair-elect Kevin J. Comerford Assistant Professor / Digital Initiatives Librarian, Center for Southwest Research, University of New Mexico Libraries kevco[at]unm.edu Kevin J. Comerford is an Assistant Professor of Librarianship and the Digital Initiatives Librarian at the University of New Mexico Libraries. He…
Read MoreDear ASIS&T and SIG-DL members, We are pleased to announce the newly-elected slate of SIG-DL officers. Your officers for 2013-2014 are: Chair-elect: Kevin Comerford Secretary/Treasurer: Elizabeth (Lizzy) Rolando Communications Officer: Tina Jayroe Membership Officer: Lyne Da Sylva Webmaster: Dot Porter To learn more about your SIG-DL officers, you can read their bios here. Congratulations to the new officers! Marisa Ramirez…
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