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ISO/CD 25279 International statistics for school libraries is out for committee comment. This document specifies rules for the school library community on the collection, interpretation and reporting of statistics. The aim of this document is to provide a selection of statistical data that cover the current services and activities of all types of school libraries. …
Read MoreApproval 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…
Read MoreCall 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,…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe 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.…
Read MoreThe 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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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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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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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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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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We 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…
Read MoreThe Medical Library Association is offering a $5,000 Eugene Garfield Research Fellowship for research-related purposes regarding the history of information science to increase the underlying knowledge base in this area and enhance the current and future practice of the information professions, particularly health sciences librarianship. Master’s and doctoral students in information science and master’s and doctoral degree holders…
Read MoreWe are pleased to present the following schedule of events (updated October 17th) for the 9th Annual Social Informatics Research Symposium, to be held November 2nd at the 2013 ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Many excellent papers and posters will be presented, along with a keynote by William Jones of the University of Washington and the presentation of our best paper awardees. To register for the workshop…
Read MoreWe are pleased to present the following schedule of events (updated October 17th) for the 9th Annual Social Informatics Research Symposium, to be held November 2nd at the 2013 ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Many excellent papers and posters will be presented, along with a keynote by William Jones of the University of Washington and the presentation of our best paper awardees. The 9th Annual Social Informatics…
Read MoreThe SIGHLTH annual business meeting will be held during the ASIS&T Annual Meeting from 4-5PM on Monday, November 4, 2013 at Le Centre Sheraton, Montreal, Canada. Please join us there!
Read MoreThe Special Interest Group for Digital Libraries of the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is seeking proposals for an Undergraduate, Master’s, and Recently Graduated Students (having graduated May 2011 or later) research program at the ASIS&T 2013 Annual Meeting in Montreal on November 3 – 6, 2013. This session is intended to provide…
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