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The Standards committee voted Confirm on ISO 18461:2016 (vers 2), International museum statistics This International Standard specifies rules for the museum community on the collection and reporting of statistics. It provides definitions and counting procedures for all types of resources and services that museums offer to their users. It is recognized that not all measures specified…
Read MoreInvitation to ASIS&T SIG-HLTH Workshop “Beyond Prompting – Generative AI Workflows in Health Research and Practice” Date: Wednesday, December 2, 3 pm-7 pm (EST) Proposal Submission Due: August 30, 2026 Location: Online SIG-HLTH is seeking proposals for the ASIS&T SIG-HLTH Workshop, Beyond Prompting – Generative AI Workflows in Health Research and Practice. We invite proposals…
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ASIS&T has reopened applications for its Continuing Education Scholarships. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, September 25, 2026. Click here to learn more about the Continuing Education Scholarships, eligibility criteria, and the application process. For questions about the award, please contact the Scholarship Committee. Back to Inside ASIS&T, August 2026
Read MoreJoin Us! The Northeast Chapter of ASIS&T invites you to our upcoming webinar: “Makerspace Fails” When: September 3, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EDT) Where: virtual Cost: Free for ASIS&T members; $25 for non-ASIS&T members Registration Public library makerspaces – spaces with shared tools for social making – do not always work out as…
Read MoreASIS&T is pleased to congratulate and welcome Kip Wolf to the Board of Directors. Kip will begin his term as a Director-at-Large effective November 7. Kip will fill the Board seat vacated by Isto Huvila, who was recently elected President-Elect. Read more about Kip below. Biography Expand Kip Wolf is a life sciences executive and…
Read MoreNEASIS&T chapter leaders naturally cycle in and out. As people relocate, change jobs, shift priorities, or face budget constraints, transitions are inevitable. It’s simply a normal part of how professional associations work, especially at the chapter level. Many serve for a year or two before moving on, and we value every contribution. Even a few…
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“This Survey is Anonymous” : LIS Survey Demographics and Reidentification Risk Join Us! The Northeast Chapter of ASIS&T invites you to our upcoming webinar: “This Survey is Anonymous” : LIS Survey Demographics and Reidentification Risk When: Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT Where: virtual Cost: Free for ASIS&T members; $25 for…
Read MoreASIS&T is delighted to announce the 3nd Annual ASIS&T President’s Lecture. The Lecture will be freely open to the public and delivered via Zoom to ensure that all who wish to may attend. The ASIS&T President’s Lecture will take place September 15 at 9:00 am Eastern Time (find your time here) and be presented by…
Read More2026 NEASIS&T Conference Support Award Application Deadline: Monday, July 20, 2026 Notification of Award Winners: mid or late August 2026 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting: 6-10 November, 2026 | Bangkok, Thailand Application: NEASIST 2026 Conference Support Award application NEASIS&T Conference Support Award The Northeast Chapter of ASIS&T is offering up to 4 conference support awards to…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Dimaz Ardhi, Kayla Burt, Satyam Kumar, Jannatul Muna, and Dwi Sari are the recipients of the 2026 ASIS&T New Leaders Award. The award’s purpose is to engage and retain new members and to identify potential for new leadership in the Association. Dimaz…
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NEASIST meet-up Wed., 12/16, 5:30-7:30pm The Asgard 350 Massachusetts Ave. (between Central Sq. & MIT) Help us celebrate a great year for the New England chapter of ASIS&T! Have you heard that we’ve won several chapter awards? Drop by to hear about the ASIS&T national conference. Or if you’d like to be more active in…
Read MorePresenter Mace W. Mentch, Ph.D. is Assessment Specialist in Instructional Technology and Academic Computing for Case Western Reserve University. He is responsible for the design and implementation of an array of assessment, research, and evaluation projects with emphasis on documenting learning effects and evaluating the effectiveness of emerging, innovative, and existing technologies. Mace has presented…
Read MoreTuesday, December 8, 2009, 9am – 4pm MIT Media Lab – Bartos Theater in Cambridge, MA Map | Directions Library closures, slashed budgets, user apathy – everything’s online, right? It’s a story many of us have heard too often or experienced ourselves, especially with the recent downturn in the economy. But many libraries are re-inventing…
Read MoreTuesday, December 8, 2009, 9am – 4pm MIT Media Lab – Bartos Theater in Cambridge, MA Map | Directions Library closures, slashed budgets, user apathy – everything’s online, right? It’s a story many of us have heard too often or experienced ourselves, especially with the recent downturn in the economy. But many libraries are re-inventing…
Read MoreGreat news… The New England Chapter of ASIS&T is the winner of several 2009 awards, including: Chapter of the Year Chapter Innovation of the Year: “TED Talks Film Festival” Chapter Event of the Year: “Mobile Mania: Developing Information Services for Portable Devices” And our fearless Chapter Chair, Nicole Hennig, has won the award for Chapter…
Read MoreAre you ready to step into Second Life? Do you want to know more about how libraries fit into this new world? Then you’re sure to enjoy and benefit from this Central Ohio Chapter, American Society for Information Science & Technology (CO-ASIS&T) workshop on Friday, October 2nd, 2009: “A Hands-On Introduction to Second Life and…
Read MoreThursday, 12 June 2008, 6-9PM Please join us in recognizing our colleagues for their hard work and valued contributions to the Society. MIT Faculty Club, 50 Memorial Drive (Building E52) Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA Directions: How to get to MIT (includes public transportation and parking suggestions) | Campus map : Bldg E52 Schedule…
Read MoreGroundswell Friday, November 20th, 5:30-7:00pm Andala Cafe 286 Franklin St, Central Square Cambridge, MA 02139 http://www.andalacafe.com/ Join us for the Fall installment of the NEASIS&T Book Club Night! We will be delving into the world of social media and software in Charlene Li and Josh Bernoff’s book “Groundswell.” In which, the team from Forrester, Inc aim…
Read MoreThe Long Tail Friday, July 24, 5:30-7:00pm Cambridge Brewing Company, 1 Kendall Sq # 100 Cambridge, MA 02139 http://www.cambrew.com/ Join us for our summer installment of the NEASIS&T Book Club Night! We will be discussing the insightful, and exciting, book The Long Tail by Wired editor Chris Anderson. Anderson examines the phenomenon where “our culture…
Read MoreThursday, July 23, 6:00-9:00pm EBSCO Publishing in Ipswich, MA Registration Join SLA Boston and NEASIST for an evening at EBSCO Publishing. EBSCO will be hosting us in their “green building” with food, tours, and a talk on federated search, with plenty of time to network with your SLA Boston and NEASIST colleagues. There is…
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