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Call for Participation Universitat de Barcelona, Spain and viewable on Zoom The Europe Chapter (EC) of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) seeks participation in this year’s IST conference on Celebrating Theory and Practice. The conference will be held in Barcelona, Spain, and presentations will also be viewable on Zoom. We invite researchers,…
Read MoreThe standards committee voted YES on Appointment of Co-Project Leader for ISO/TC 46/ SC 11/ JWG1 Steffan Schwalm has been appointed as Project Leader for ISO/NP 26277, Requirements for the use of blockchain and DLT with authoritative records, records systems, and records management ISO TC 307 has nominated Victoria Lemieux as co-project Leader. Note: Please note…
Read MoreThe 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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Plans for the 88th ASIS&T Annual Meeting are well underway, and we are thrilled to welcome you to Washington, D.C.! The meeting will take place from November 14-18, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City. This year’s theme is “Difficult Conversations: The Role of Information Science in the Age of Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence.” Event Highlights: Pre-Meeting…
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ASIS&T welcomes the following Individuals who have joined ASIS&T since November of 2024. Shahzad Abbas | COMSATS University Islamabad | Pakistan | Professional Javad Abbaspour | Iran |Professional Bashir Ahmed | Pakistan |Professional Zia Ahmed | Pakistan| Professional Amjad Ali Sr. | Pakistan | Professional Hamza Arif | Pakistan | Professional Paola Ascencion- Morales | Peru | Professional Amir Reza Asnafi | Iran |Professional Parinaz Babaei | Iran | Professional Esmail Babaei Dehkordi |…
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Members of ASIS&T have full access to the Journal of Information Science and Technology (JASIST). If you are not sure how to access your member benefit, contact Marlo Russell at membership@asist.org. To view issues of JASIST, log in to the Info Hub at www.asist.org and click Resources from the left-side navigation. Then click “Journal Access.” JASIST Volume…
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Check out the newest articles from Information Matters (IM), ASIS&T’s digital-only communication translational forum for information science, bringing relevant and current research evidence and industry developments, news, and opinion to a global public audience free of charge. Sign up for our weekly newsletters from IM. A New Critical Lens to Examine Factors Influencing Differences in Global Scholarly Communication Experiences…
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ARIST, Volume 76, Issue 1, January 2025 Full Issue REVIEW ARTICLES Sense-making, sensemaking and sense making-A systematic review and meta-synthesis of literature in information science and education Christine Urquhart, Bonnie Cheuk, Louisa Lam, Dave Snowden Human-centered explainable artificial intelligence Michael Ridley A literature review of user privacy concerns in conversational chatbots Ece Gumusel Cognitive authority:…
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Welcome New Chapter Officers Congratulations to the new Chapter Officers for 2024-2025: Africa Chapter Chair: Sarah Kaddu Africa Chapter Chair-Elect: Connie Bitso Asia Chapter Chair: Zhenjia Fan Asia Chapter Chair-Elect: Shaobo Liang Canada Chapter Chair: Brian Detlor PhD Canada Chapter Chair-Elect: Cansu Ekmekcioglu Europe Chapter Chair: Jesse Dinneen Europe Chapter Chair-Elect: Alicia Takaoka Middle East…
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Welcome New SIG Officers Congratulations to the new SIG Officers for 2024-2025: SIG-AI Chair: Lala Hajibayova SIG-AI Chair-Elect: Stefanie Havelka SIG-AI Treasurer: Yuan Li SIG-AVC Chair: Travis Wagner SIG-AVC Chair-Elect: Monica Rogers SIG-CMR Chair: Brian Dobreski SIG-CMR Chair-Elect: Paulo Vicente SIG-EduLearn Chair: Muhammad Tariq SIG-EduLearn Chair-Elect: Faiza Bashir SIG-HFIS Chair: Lin Wang SIG-HFIS Chair-Elect: Anna…
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ASIS&T Webinars, your source for online live and on-demand content created by the Association for Information Science & Technology, are free to ASIS&T members. Our webinars connect you with experts and global thought leaders in information science, management, and business on relevant professional issues. Welcome Wednesday – February 2025 February 5 | 6:00 PM –…
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Digital Dreams & Practices DHNB conferences focus on research, education and communication in the interdisciplinary field of digital humanities in the Nordic and Baltic regions and beyond. The conference has a history of bringing together academics, researchers, students, and professionals with an interest in applying digital methods to research relevant to humanities, social sciences and…
Read MoreRESULT: Logo Design Competition Hello All On behalf of SIG-EduLearn, ASIS&T, we extend our sincere gratitude to all participants of our Logo Design Contest. Your creativity, passion, and enthusiasm made this contest a remarkable success, and we were truly inspired by the quality and thoughtfulness of the submissions received. After a careful and thorough review by our…
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