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Dear Colleagues, I’m happy to be nearing the final stages of strategic planning for the next three years of work for our organization. It’s been a pleasure working with our enthusiastic and committed task force and the Board of directors and learning about their vision for the organization. In recent months, it’s been very exciting…
Read MoreCandidate for Treasurer Biography Expand Dr. Chris Cunningham finished his Doctoral studies at the University of South Carolina. He received his Master in Library and Information Studies from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, focusing on technology and his Bachelor in Art in History from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, with minors in Mathematics…
Read MoreCandidate for Director-at-Large Biography Expand Dr. Rebekah (Becky) Willson is an associate professor at the School of Information Studies at McGill University (Montréal, Canada). Dr. Willson’s research is in the field of information behaviour and practices – particularly focusing on individuals and groups who are undergoing transitions and living with uncertainty, including academics working on…
Read MoreCandidate for Director-at-Large Biography Expand Professor Isto Huvila holds the chair in information studies at the Department of ALM (Archival Studies, Library and Information Studies and Museums and Cultural Heritage Studies) at Uppsala University in Sweden. His primary areas of research include information and knowledge management, information work, knowledge organisation, documentation, research data, and social…
Read MoreCandidate for President-Elect Biography Expand Dr. Marlene Holmner holds a DPhil in Information Science from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and is an Associate Professor and the current Head of the Department of the Department of Information Science at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Her research interests lie in the fields of Information Ethics,…
Read MoreIn accordance with the ASIS&T Bylaws, all Professional, Retired, Student, Lifetime, and Institutional Members in good standing on May 1 of the election year shall be entitled to one vote on the Board of Directors Ballot. Should you prefer to vote by mail, please send an email to lmiddleton@asist.org to request a paper ballot. Paper…
Read MoreASIS&T will use this space to share information with our current and future members about the plans for and process of merger with the Special Libraries Association. A working group consisting of Heather Kotula, 2025 SLA President-Elect; John DiGilio, 2025 SLA Past President; Christine Pelosi, SLA Director; Julie Smith Maekask, SLA Director; James Manasco, SLA Director; Ian…
Read MoreThe following comments have been received from ASIS&T and joint members in response to the ASIS&T/SLA merger framework: Some personal historical notes from Linda Smith: SLA/ASIS(T) merger discussions were active but failed in the summer of 1971 when I began studying for my MS in Library Science. Subsequently I joined SLA and helped found an…
Read MoreWebinar Description This webinar, Cripping Conferences – Rethinking Accessibility and Participation in Academic Spaces, will feature Rhys Dreeszen Bowman and Leah Dudak, co-authors of Cripping Conferences: An Autoethnographic Exploration of Disability in Academia. Drawing from their personal and scholarly insights as disabled scholars, they will critically examine how academic conferences often fail to meet accessibility…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Heidi Julien is the recipient of the 2025 ASIS&T Award of Merit, the highest honor presented by the Association. The award’s purpose is to recognize an individual who has made particularly noteworthy and sustained contributions to the information science field. The award…
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Our 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…
Read MoreSIG-DL is sponsoring several events at the ASIS&T Meeting in Montreal; all ASIS&T attendees are invited! On Monday, November 4th: The 3rd annual SIG-DL sponsored student panel begins at 1:30. It is entitled Digital Liaisons: Engaging with Digital Curation Theory and Practice. The SIG-DL Business meeting is 5-6pm in Salon 4 of the conference hotel. The meeting…
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