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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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Engage: Librarees & Social Media View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. Join Helene Blowers in exploring the e’s of librarees and social media and see how librarees all over the country are engaging customers in powerful ways through web 2.0 tools. WHEN: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Refreshments, Sign-In & Networking 7:00 – 7:10…
Read MoreYesterday Michael Stephens kicked off the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s online learning program with his great Hyperlinked Library presentation. If you haven’t seen Michael speak before don’t miss your next opportunity. He was a dynamic speaker! He got the staff very excited about our new program called Learn & Play @CML. This voluntary program encourages staff to explore and play…
Read MoreUsing Second Life In Your First Life View more presentations from infosysgirl. Are you an Information Professional or Librarian? Then you are sure to enjoy this CO-ASIS&T presentation on Thursday, July 24, 2008:”Using Second Life in Your First Life”What is Second Life? What are some uses for Second Life? Where do Libraries fit in? Jessica Hedgecock, Database Analyst,…
Read MoreOn May 13, we hosted Glen Horton, Technology Coordinator and Assistant Director of Southwest Ohio and Neighboring Libraries (SWON). We use Google on a daily basis: it’s simple interface and page-ranking make it a great search engine. However, there is much more to Google than just simple keyword searching. In this session, Glen discussed some of…
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Read MoreFeatured Presenter: Maureen P. Walsh, Metadata Librarian and Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University Libraries. Over the last several months, you’ve expressed a great deal of interest in The Ohio State University’s “Knowledge Bank”. Maureen presented an overview of how decisions made in the implementation and on-going support of an institutional repository affect accessibility, interoperability,…
Read MoreKeynote Speaker: Dr. Brenda Dervin For COASIS&T’s annual program we hosted Dr. Brenda Dervin who presented “Treat users well. Treat them as if they are human. Perhaps they are.” Dr. Dervin’s “Sense-Making” methodology and approach have been widely applied within libraries, information systems and numerous other fields. An active researcher, teacher, editor and reviewer, Dr. Dervin is…
Read MoreKeynote Speaker: Brian C. Gray Program: The information world is becoming more user-driven and “social” in scope. As information professionals, we must understand this new wave of Internet customization and collaboration. Our users are developing new expectations in information delivery and interaction, but are we meeting or exceeding their needs? Some libraries and information providers…
Read MoreKeynote Speaker: Dr. Lynn Silipigni Connaway Program: Lynn Silipigni Connaway, Ph.D., OCLC Online Computer Library Center Inc., Consulting Research Scientist,will discuss results from two IMLS-funded projects describing individuals’ preferences for finding and using information sources and services and why their first choices often do not include library sources and services. Presenter: Lynn Silipigni, Ph.D is…
Read MoreKeynote Speakers: Kristen Pool, KnowItNow, Meg Spernova, OhioLINK, and Jeff Penka, OCLC Program: What is the future of virtual reference in Ohio? Panelists Kristen Pool (KnowItNow), Meg Spernova (OhioLINK) and Jeff Penka (OCLC) will discuss this question and more, as well as their own experiences and recommendations for change in virtual reference services. This program…
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