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Professor Jia Tina Du of Charles Sturt University has been selected to be the Interim Editor-in-Chief of the Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST). Tina will be serving the remaining term made vacant with the appointment of Lisa Given who was just appointed JASIST Editor-in-Chief. Professor Jia Tina Du is Head of the School of…
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Hello Information Science citizens! In my North American part of the academic world, most of us have turned in our final grades or are at least getting close, watched our graduates receive their diplomas, hooded our doctoral students, and are feeling the summer glow. We may also be awaiting funding decisions or finally turning attention…
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Greetings colleagues, ASIS&T is buzzing with activity this season, and I’m excited to share several important updates. Our call for Board of Directors nominations (due June 1) has generated more responses than ever before. This record‑setting level of engagement speaks volumes about the passion and dedication of our members. The Nominating Committee will be reviewing…
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The Board of Directors met on April 28, 2026 in person in Chicago, IL with some members participating 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…
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At its April 2026 meeting, the ASIS&T Board of Directors approved an increase in membership dues. The increase is necessary in order to maintain ASIS&T’s commitment to increasing the number and quality of programs, services, and benefits to members while responsibly managing increasing costs. New dues rates are noted below and go into effect on…
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It’s ASIS&T membership renewal time! Most of our ASIS&T members received their membership renewal invoice via email last week, for terms ending on June 30, 2026. The new membership term will begin on July 1. If you received an invoice, please remit payment by June 30 to enjoy uninterrupted membership benefits! If you have not…
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The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) invites nominations for the ASIS&T Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the information science community, contribute to the strategic direction of the Association, and work alongside a diverse and dedicated group of leaders committed to advancing the field. The…
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ASIS&T would like to spotlight the ongoing ASIS&T Pioneers of Information Science project. The objective of the project is to locate and document the oral histories, archives, and personal papers of individuals and organizations considered significant to the history of Information Science and Technology in the 20th century. The prior ASIS&T History Committee and SIG-HFIS…
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Say Yes to ISS/SLC26: Your Albuquerque Experience Starts Here Still thinking about joining us in Albuquerque, NM for the Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26)? Now is the perfect time to say yes! Watch the ASIS&T Conference 101 session for an exciting preview of what awaits, including the event program, social meet-ups, networking opportunities, and the…
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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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Sandra A. Enimil, JD, head of the newly established Copyright Resources Center at the Ohio State University Libraries will discuss copyright in the contemporary world and how it affects the library and other institutions. WHEN: Wednesday February 27, 2013 (Snow Contingency Date: Thursday March 7, 2013) 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Refreshments, Sign-In & Networking 7:00…
Read MoreCall for papers for a special issue of Computers in Human Behavior on “Newcomer Participation in Online Communities,” of potential interest to social informatics researchers. Optional abstracts are due April 30th, full papers due September 30th. Click through / see below for more details; contact CHB.newcomer@gmail.com with any questions. Special Issue of Computers in Human Behavior: “Newcomer Participation in Online Communities”…
Read MoreAs part of the SIG-STI Realignment Plan of 2012/2013, we are happy to inaugurate our new website. The content from the previous instance has been transferred and updated when necessary. We would like to express our appreciation to all SIG-STI members that worked in the past to create and maintain our online presence. The new…
Read MorePostdoc position available at Northwestern University’s Social Media Laboratory in the areas of computer-mediated communication, collaboration technology, and social interaction online. Review of applications begins immediately. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, three references, and a sample of published or submitted work, and should be sent to Professor Jeremy Birnholtz with the subject line “SML Postdoc application”. More details follow… The Social Media…
Read MoreCall for paper and poster submissions to TRUST 2013, the 6th International Conference on Trust and Trustworthy Computing, to take place in London, UK June 17th-19th, 2013. Full and short paper submissions are due February 15th, posters are due March 1st. The conference is an international conference on the technical and socio-economic aspects of trustworthy infrastructures. It provides an excellent interdisciplinary forum for…
Read MoreAlbuquerque, NM – Marjorie (Margie) M.K. Hlava, president of Albuquerque-based Access Innovations, Inc., has been selected to receive the prestigious Miles Conrad Award from the National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS). The award will be presented at the upcoming 2014 NFAIS Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA, February 23-25, 2014. In keeping with longstanding tradition, Marjorie will…
Read MoreCall for papers and posters for HCist 2013 – International Conference on Health and Social Care Information Systems and Technologies, Lisbon, Portugal, October 23-25. Submission deadline May 15th, 2013. See the HCist 2013 Web site / keep reading for more details. Call for Papers for HCist 2013 International Conference on Health and Social Care Information Systems and Technologies Lisbon, Portugal October…
Read MoreFor students… the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University is now accepting applications for their 2013 Summer Internship Program: We are looking to engage a diverse group of students who are interested in studying–and changing the world through–the Internet and new communications technologies; who are driven, funny, and kind; and who would like…
Read MoreCall For Proposals 76th Annual Meeting of ASIS&T November 1-6, 2013, Centre Sheraton, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Complete Call for Proposals: http://asis.org/asist2013/AM2013CFP.pdf Beyond the Cloud: Rethinking Information Boundaries The ASIS&T Annual Meeting is the main venue for disseminating research on advances in information science, information technology and related topics. This year’s conference theme offers an opportunity…
Read MoreASIS&T SIG SI Newsletter January 2013 The ASIS&T Special Interest Group on Social Informatics Summary of Fall 2012 activities and upcoming conferences related to Social Informatics Conferences, symposiums and workshops Upcoming iConference, Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. 12-15, 2013. Scholarship in action: data, innovation, wisdom. http://www.ischools.org/iConference13/2013index/ (Submission is closed). Workshop Big Data: Rewards and Risks for the Social Sciences, March…
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