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Du Named ARIST Interim Editor-in-Chief

May 28, 2026

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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President’s Message, May 2026

May 22, 2026

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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From Your Executive Director, May 2026

May 22, 2026

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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Governance Update, May 2026

May 22, 2026

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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Board Approves Dues Increase for FY27

May 22, 2026

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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Renew Your Membership Today and Save

May 22, 2026

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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Board of Directors Nominations Due Monday

May 22, 2026

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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Pioneers / Oral Histories Site Relaunched

May 22, 2026

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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It’s Not Too Late — ISS/SLC26 Starts Next Weekend!

May 22, 2026

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 Membership Dues Increase

May 22, 2026

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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Events Prior to 2009

March 12, 2009

Thursday, April 9, 2009, 5:30 pm – 7 pm Book Club Night: “Print is Dead” – Bombay Club, Harvard Square, Cambridge Thursday, February 19, 2009, 5:30 pm-7 pm Meetup: Twitter! – Johnny D’s, Davis Square, Somerville Thursday November 13th, 2008 Meetup: What I learned at ASIST… – Green Street Grill Wednesday November 5th, 2008 Mobile…

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An Observation of Public Libraries in Europe: the Urban Library Council Trip

February 25, 2009

Patrick Losinski shares his observations from the recent Urban Library Council trip to Europe. This is an opportunity  to learn about what is happening in public libraries in the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden. Members of the delegation were able to see and experience new technologies, service models, collaborations, and cultures in action. Come and join…

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Using CONTENTdm to Manage Digital Collections

December 9, 2008

CONTENTdm makes everything in your digital collections available to everyone, everywhere. No matter the format–local history archives, newspapers, books, maps, slide libraries or audio/video–CONTENTdm can handle the storage, management and delivery of your collections to users across the Web. Presenter Ginny Browne As Knowledge Management Librarian in the OCLC Library, Ginny Browne is responsible for…

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2008 in Columbus!

November 21, 2008

In case you missed it, the 2008 Annual Meeting of ASIS&T international just took place in Columbus, OH, and a good time was had by all. In some ways this was the best-run professional conference I have experienced. ASIS&T did an excellent job bringing first-timers into the swing of things, and the hierarchy of the…

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“Making Metadata” Workshop 11/18/08

November 18, 2008

The Central Ohio Chapter of the American Society for Information Science and Technology and OHIONET invite you to a workshop on Tuesday, November 18, 2008: Making Metadata: Turning Theory into Product If you want to learn about the realities of creating metadata, this hands-on workshop will help move you from theory to practice. From selecting…

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Tour OSU’s Digital Union

October 28, 2008

Tour OSU’s Digital Union, which is the place on campus to put your hands on emerging technologies. The Digital Union is an experimental space where faculty, staff, and students can learn about and test everything from video and audio equipment to surface computing and lecture recording systems. The tour will include the new Learning Collaboration…

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Visit the Cartoon Research Library

October 28, 2008

Have a little free time? Need a break? Take the opportunity to tour the Cartoon Research Library (http://cartoons.osu.edu/) located on the Ohio State University campus. The Cartoon Research Library holds the largest collections of original cartoon art in the world. The collection includes editorial cartoons, comic strips, comic books, graphic novels, sports cartoons, and magazine…

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Columbus Landmarks Foundation Ghost Walk

October 26, 2008

Join us for a spooky hour long walking tour right at your front door – we’ll leave from the conference hotel. The stories take place in some of our city’s finest historic structures. From Abe Lincoln’s last dance to the mayor who still looks after the city – hear tales of early Columbus and its…

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Gary Marchionini: Understanding Human Information Interaction

September 15, 2008

Monday, September 15, 2008 Kotzen Center, Simmons College, Boston, MA Campus Map / Public Transit / Driving Directions + Parking Understanding how people interact with information is a fundamental problem of information science. Interaction includes finding information in libraries and the WWW, consuming and evaluating what is found, and using this information to transform personal…

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Summary of Pushing Boundaries in Information Visualization: Using Virtual, Immersive and Interactive Technologies in Research & Practice

September 13, 2008

Summary by Mike Brown, 2008-2009 cc:asis&t Program Committee Chair On September 13, 2008, cc:asis&t co-sponsored a day-long workshop titled “Pushing Boundaries in Information Visualization: Using Virtual, Immersive, and Interactive Technologies in Research & Practice.” The Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI) also co-sponsored the event, which took place in three of its high-technology rooms located in UNC-CH’s…

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