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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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. Webinar: The Future of Memory: A History of Lossless Format Standards…
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Upcoming Webinar (April 17): Navigating Provenance Policy in the U.S– Register Today! The IMLS-funded Building Community Around Provenance (B-CAP) grant team invites the ASIS&T community to a webinar on “Provenance policy objectives and tactics in the U.S”. The webinar will be held on April 17, 2025 from 12:00 – 1:30 PM EST. Please mark your calendar and click here to get registered!…
Read MoreThe ASIST Europe Chapter & SIG-III warmly invite all interested information scholars, educators, and students to an exciting Information Science Pub Quiz, a brain-teasing event designed to challenge and entertain via Zoom on 3 April 2025 at 3pm BST / 4pm CET (see in your time zone here). The Chapter & SIG have together created a fun-filled session of…
Read MoreThe US Northeast Chapter of the Association for Information Science & Technology (NEASIS&T) invites you to join us for our 2025 Annual Conference, which will be held virtually. Registration is now open: Register for the conference. What: NEASIS&T’s Annual Conference When: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Where: Virtual Who: NEASIS&T (US Northeast Chapter of the Association…
Read MoreAwards Recipients 2024 Winner of SIG Social Media Senior Researcher Award Purpose of the Award This award is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes sustained contributions to and/or achievements in the field of information science and/or the professions in which it is practiced. Such contributions may include 1) scholarly contributions to the advancement of our…
Read MoreDear SIG-HLTH members, All SIGs were tasked by ASIS&T leadership this month to develop a list of up to five values that characterize ASIS&T as an organization: its members, events, and staff. This activity is aligned with the development of ASIS&T’s next strategic plan. On Wednesday, February 19, the SIG-HLTH executive board met and drafted values.…
Read MoreSIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2024 Annual Meeting Paper Awards Title: Standardizing Vehicle Travel Speed Data for Road Safety Authors: Liliana Salas, College of Information Science and Arlie Adkins, College of Architecture, Planning & Landscape Architecture and the College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA Abstract: In 2022, almost 50,000 people died in road crashes in the United States, with speeding…
Read MoreNEASIS&T Executive Committee Recap – January 2025 Happy New Year from NEASIS&T! As we kick off 2025, I’m thrilled to share some updates from the Executive Committee and reminders about upcoming chapter activities! NEASIS&T 2025 Annual ConferenceOur annual conference is just over two months away! Please save the date for Tuesday, April 1. The theme…
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Halò (hello in Scots Gaelic) In my first column of 2025, I would like to start by thanking Crystal Fulton for all her hard work in her Presidential Year. Those who had the pleasure of working with Crystal know that she is fun, caring, and committed, and we have been blessed to have her as…
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Greetings Colleagues: I hope all who celebrated recent holidays had a joyous time and that everyone celebrated a Happy New Year. Here in the US we are getting our footing under a new presidential administration and assessing what the future holds on important topics like censorship, transparency, etc. But enough about that! Here at ASIS&T…
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