SIG-Infolearn Events
Greetings to the ASIS&T community! I look forward to our gathering in Bangkok in less than a month. Many of you are probably putting finishing touches on presentations and papers and packing lists, mulling how to balance conference, beach, and monsoon gear! There’s a lot to think about as we prepare. Most of us will…
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Dear Colleagues: As we gather for the 2026 ASIS&T Annual Meeting, there is much to celebrate and even more to anticipate. This year’s meeting reflects the vitality, reach, and growing influence of our community. With more than 450 attendees representing 31 countries, the Annual Meeting once again demonstrates the global nature of information science and…
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ASIS&T Seeks an Editor-in-Chief, Information Matters The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) invites a passionate, curious, and creative self-starter eager for a new challenge to apply for an exciting service and leadership role as the Editor-in-Chief of Information Matters. The search will take place over the next several months, with selection anticipated in…
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ASIS&T would like to recognize and thank the 1250 different individuals who gave their time and talents to the association this year and/or committed to a service role in the coming year. These individuals served on committees, SIGs, Chapters, Award Juries, as reviewers for the Annual Meeting, JASIST, and ARIST, and on various Editorial Boards.…
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The ASIS&T Headquarters team is preparing to travel to Bangkok for the ASIS&T Annual Meeting, and we are excited to welcome attendees from around the world! During the conference, many staff members will be onsite assisting with registration, attendee services, and event operations. As a result, response times may be slower than usual, and we…
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The ASIS&T Research Engagement Committee (REC) has developed a multi-part module series titled “Sharpening your Research Skills (SRS) Modules Series: Translating Research for Practice”. This series provides actionable research knowledge, particularly aimed at practitioners, students, early career professionals, and those from developing countries. It aims to address a range of research training needs – from…
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The ASIS&T Continuing Education (CE) Scholarship supports experienced information professionals in advancing their knowledge and skills through professional development opportunities. Designed for individuals with at least 15 years of experience in the field, the scholarship provides funding of up to $2,000 toward an approved continuing education course. This award recognizes a commitment to lifelong learning…
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ISS/SLC27 Call for Proposals is Now Open! Trust, Expertise and Value in a Post-AI World The Curtis Hotel | Denver, Colorado, USA May 22-25, 2027 Your Expertise. Your Ideas. Your Opportunity to Inspire! As AI and emerging technologies continue to reshape our profession, the value of human expertise, trust, and meaningful connections has never been…
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Register Now AM26 Bangkok: There is Still Time to Register! Registration is still open! Don’t miss your chance to learn from leading experts, discover fresh ideas, and connect with the global information science community! Registration rates increase after October 27, so click here to register today. Be sure to explore our exciting workshops and symposia…
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Register Now The ASIS&T AM26 Experience Continues Virtually! December 2-4, 2026 | ASIS&T Virtual Satellite Meeting The learning and connections don’t stop in Bangkok! Join us for the ASIS&T AM26 Virtual Satellite Meeting, featuring an exciting lineup of international presenters sharing innovative research, fresh perspectives, and the latest trends shaping information science. Great News for…
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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…
Read MoreTour 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…
Read MoreHave 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…
Read MoreJoin 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…
Read MoreMonday, 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…
Read MoreSummary 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…
Read MoreEngage: 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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