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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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SIG-AH (Arts & Humanities) SIG-AH is seeking self-nominations for the officer positions of Chair and Chair-elect. If interested, please contact Pamela Yonker at pyonker@asist.org with a short bio (fewer than 150 words) and the position for which you are applying by December 1. SIG-AI (Artificial Intelligence) SIG-AI is considering organizing a webinar (or series of…
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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. How Can Public Libraries Create Value for Rural Communities in Developing…
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Panel Discussion: The Role of Generative AI in LIS Publishing: Opportunities and Challenges November 29, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST (will be recorded) Cost: Free Register here: https://albany.libcal.com/event/11525642 (When you register, you’ll receive a confirmation e-mail with the Zoom link.) See details here. iConference 2024 Virtual Academic Program: April 15 – 18, 2024 Onsite Academic…
Read MoreVoted YES on Approval of NISO 105-202x, CP/LD Content Profile Linking Document Description: The purpose of the Content Profile/Linked Document (CP/LD) standard is to define a flexible, extensible, standards-based format for combining content, data, and semantics intended as a machine-readable, self-describing markup that can be used to exchange data and content between systems, APIs, and…
Read Moreon Voted YES on NISO Z39.2022-202X,STS Standards Tag Suite Description: This voting pool is to approve the publication of the revised standard NISO Z39.102-202X, STS: Standards Tag Suite, as an American National Standard. The Standards Tag Suite (STS) provides a common XML format that developers, publishers, and distributors of standards, including national standards bodies, regional…
Read MoreVoted YES on NISO Z39.4-202x Criteria for Indexes Description: This vote is to approve the publication of the standard NISO Z39.4-202x, Criteria for Indexes, as an American National Standard. This standard provides guidelines for the content, organization, and presentation of indexes used for the retrieval of documents and parts of documents. It deals with the…
Read MoreVoted YES on ISO/NP (New Proposal) 24086, Digital Legacies Description: This standard will provide guidance on how to manage a person’s digital accounts and assets after death and provide clarity as to what consumers’ rights are in relation to their digital media.
Read MoreSIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2023 Annual Meeting Paper and Poster Award Winners Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural SIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2023 Annual Meeting Paper and Poster Awards! SIG-HLTH Best Health-Related ASIS&T 2023 Annual Meeting Paper Award “What Is a Wave But 1000 Drops Working Together?”: The Role of Public Libraries…
Read MoreAt the ASIS&T 2023 Annual Meeting, Novotel London West, London, UK Friday, October 27, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (BST), London, UK Organized by SIG MET and SIG STI WORKSHOP PROGRAM Session Time Authors Title Opening 9:00 – 9:10 Hongshu Chen, Qianqian Jin and Xuefeng Wang How Embeddedness Affects the Evolution of Collaboration:The Role…
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