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Registration now open for webinar, How does Information Literacy in the First Language Contribute to the Development of Information Literacy in the Second Language? When: Thursday, July 2, 2026 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Where: virtual Cost: Free for ASIS&T members; $25 for non-ASIS&T members Registration This webinar presents a study examining the mechanisms through…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that John DiGilio has been selected to receive the 2026 John Cotton Dana Award. Â This award recognizes an individual member of the Association for a lifetime achievement as well as exceptional service to the Special Libraries Association and the library and information profession.…
Read MoreThe standards committee has voted DISAPPROVE on ISO/DTR 23081-4.2, Information and documentation – Metadata for records – Part 4: Report on metadata element sets With the following comment: We have some basic comments. Are these based on some focused domains/applications? Looks like standards included/used by this Part 4 are not really ‘standards’. [See the list…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Erin Gray, Dilhani Munasinghe, Lingzi Hong are the recipients of the 2026 ASIS&T James M. Matarazzo Rising Star Award. This award recognizes individual members of the Association who show exceptional promise of leadership and contribution to the association and profession. Erin Gray…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) invites nominations for the ASIS&T Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the information science community, contribute to the strategic direction of the Association, and work alongside a diverse and dedicated group of leaders committed to advancing the field. The…
Read MoreLisa M. Given, PhD (FASSA, FASIS&T), of RMIT University has been selected to be the new Editor of the Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (JASIST). Dr. Given succeeds Dr. Steven Sawyer of Syracuse University, who has been editor since 2020. Dr. Given is Director of the Social Change Enabling Impact…
Read MoreThe standards committee voted APPROVE on ISO/FDIS 233-3 (Ed 3), Transliteration of Perso-Arabic characters into Latin characters — Part 3: Persian language This document establishes a system for the transliteration of the Persian characters (often called Perso-Arabic script) into Latin characters. This modification of the stringent rules established by ISO 233 is specifically intended to facilitate…
Read MoreISO/CD 25279 International statistics for school libraries is out for committee comment. This document specifies rules for the school library community on the collection, interpretation and reporting of statistics. The aim of this document is to provide a selection of statistical data that cover the current services and activities of all types of school libraries. …
Read MoreApproval of Proposed New Work Item: Trust Markers (ITEM) The standards co. itbee has voted YES This ballot is to approve a proposed new work item to create aNISO Recommended Practice for identification of trust markers for increasing credibility and trust in research. Ethics and integrity cases in submitted manuscripts are becoming an increasingly common problem, whilst…
Read MoreCall 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,…
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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 Pamela Yonker at pyonker@asist.org. JASIST Volume 74, Issue 1, January 2023 Full Issue RESEARCH ARTICLES Feedback beyond accuracy: Using eye-tracking to detect comprehensibility and interest during reading Frans van der…
Read MoreCheck 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. Information Matters pays a tribute to Brenda Dervin whose theory of sense-making has continued to resonate with…
Read MoreEurope Chapter Please join the European Chapter for Coffee with the Authors! We will welcome Martin White and Sandra Ward who will discuss their book on Evolution and impact: a history of the Institute of Information Scientists 1958-2002 There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. Monday, February 13th, 2023, 15:00-16:00 GMT (16:00-17:00 CET, , 10:00-11:00…
Read MoreSIG-III: 2023 International Paper Contest (IPC) Call for Papers The Special Interest Group on International Information Issues (SIG-III) of the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) invites research papers from the library and information science (LIS) professionals of developing countries for the 23rd International Paper Contest (IPC). The winners of the IPC-2023 will be awarded…
Read MoreWebinar: 5 (or More) Tips for Thriving in Your Ph.D. Program Sponsored by the ASIS&T Midwest Chapter February 2, 2023 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Webinar: Getting Started With SQLite (DCMI) Sponsored by DCMI and ASIS&T February 9, 2022 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ASIS&T European Chapter Virtual Event: Coffee with the Authors…
Read MoreASIS&T is pleased to partner with the Digital Library Federation (DLF) in order to announce the return of the GLAM Cross-Pollinator Registration Awards in 2023. Initially supported by generous Kress grants from 2015-2017, the DLF Cross-Pollinator program, in partnership with other GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) organizations, endeavors to build bridges among our communities,…
Read MoreALISE ALISE 2023 Annual Conference Call for Proposals Is Now Open! The theme of the ALISE 2023 Conference, “Bridge the Gap: Teaching, Learning, Practice, and Competencies,” explores the linkage between professional and educational practice of LIS programs or iSchool curricula. In identifying the synergy and gaps between professional competencies and LIS pedagogy and curricula, we…
Read MoreSave the Date! What: NEASIS&T’s Annual Conference, co-hosted with Simmons ASIS&T When: Friday, March 3, 2023 (9:30AM – 1:30PM EST, exact timing to be finalized closer to event) Where: virtual via Zoom Who: NEASIS&T (Northeast chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology) and Simmons ASIS&T Registration opens: January 2023 Please save the date…
Read MoreASIS&T mourns the passing of Brenda Dervin, a stalwart of the information science and communication fields. She died in Seattle on December 31, 2022. She was 85. She has been described as “a mentor”, “a rockstar”, “force of nature”, “an inspiration”, and “indomitable”. Brenda Dervin was Professor Emeritus of Communication at Ohio State University. Professor…
Read MorePost JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING HOUR AND SHARE WITH US THE STORY BEHIND THE LANGUAGES YOU SPEAK Via Zoom Thursday, January 12, 2023 8:00 PM IST / 09:30 AM EST Zoom Meeting link available via iConnect SIG-III International Cafe has organized its fifth informal meeting to provide these opportunities to all ASIS&T members. We…
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