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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.…
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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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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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 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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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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Some bad news in the aggregate for school librarians, even those who have been bringing new technologies into play! We need to advocate for all of what we offer – including how we can leverage technology beyond Google searches! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/31/librarian-positions-cut-schools_n_869458.html
Read MoreCall for participation Information Science and Social Media – International Conference August 24-26.2011, Åbo/Turku, Finland The first ISSOME conference addresses new modes of information behavior in different contexts focusing the effects of social media and technologies in the interactive web. The conference is open to researchers, academics and practitioners in the fields of library and…
Read MoreContent Management Systems for Dummies (or busy smarties looking for fast, simple solutions) Co-Sponsored by the Simmons Student Chapter of ASIS&T PODCASTS FROM THIS MARCH 9, 2011 EVENT NOW AVAILABLE: Part 1 Theresa Maturevich (Head of Reference, Bedford Free Public Library) speaks about WordPress Michael Witwicki (Principal, Booyant) speaks about ExpressionEngine Part 2 Steve Sanzo (Director…
Read MoreWhen: Tuesday, July 19, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Where: Cambridge Brewing Co. 1 Kendall Square, Bldg 100 Cambridge, MA 02139 http://www.cambrew.com/ What: Summer installment of the NEASIST Meet-up! Gather with friends and colleagues for a happy-hour discussion on “Things Researchers Want.” The Research Information Network recently released a report with detailed analysis of how…
Read MoreWhen it comes to job hunting, never before have there been so many options! The tech revolution has brought unprecedented change that impacts American job seekers of all ages, and Ohio Library staff need the most current skills and strategies to meet the challenge. Whether it’s for yourself, your friends, family or customers, you’ll find…
Read MoreThe 2011 NEASIST Student Travel Award goes to: Adrienne Smith adrienne.smith2 at mail.mcgill.ca McGill University School of Information Studies (Knowledge Management stream) for her essay addressing the questions: * Why she wishes to attend the 2011 ASIS&T Annual Meeting * How she believes she will be able to use the conference experience to further her…
Read MoreThe NEASIST Awards Dinner was a lovely affair! See photos from the dinner on Flickr. Congratulations to our very deserving awardees: Remlee Green, NEASIST 2011 Chapter Member of the Year Jordan Sly, NEASIST 2011 Chapter Student Member of the Year If you missed the dinner, the presentation slides of our speaker, Ryan Evans, are now…
Read MoreHave you ever been to a boring awards dinner? This ain’t it! Come to the NEASIST Awards Dinner and experience a lively speaker, great food, and an opportunity to catch up with your colleagues. We will also announce and congratulate the Chapter Member of the Year, the Student Member of the Year, and the Student…
Read MoreBig News! On Monday April 11, 2011, a special lecture is being co-sponsored by the newest American Society for Information Science & Technology chapter: the Ohio River Valley Chapter. In conjunction with the University of Kentucky, the new Ohio Valley Chapter is sponsoring a visit with Dr. Sherrilynne Fuller, Professor of Biomedical and Health Informatics…
Read MoreThe Dryad Repository: A New Path for Data Publication in Scholarly Communication “Dryad is an international repository for data underlying peer-reviewed articles in the basic and applied biosciences. Many datasets collected by academic researchers are not shared with the wider community even after findings based upon them are reported in the literature. Dryad is addressing…
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