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News & Events Submit an original (not AI-generated) logo that reflects the identity and work of the Special Interest Group for Libraries & Librarianship. SIG-LIB advances research, development, and utilization of different kinds of libraries and the people who work in them across corporate, academic, and public sectors. The winning design will receive a $500 prize…
Read MoreThe Standards committee voted Confirm on ISO 18461:2016 (vers 2), International museum statistics This International Standard specifies rules for the museum community on the collection and reporting of statistics. It provides definitions and counting procedures for all types of resources and services that museums offer to their users. It is recognized that not all measures specified…
Read MoreInvitation to ASIS&T SIG-HLTH Workshop “Beyond Prompting – Generative AI Workflows in Health Research and Practice” Date: Wednesday, December 2, 3 pm-7 pm (EST) Proposal Submission Due: August 30, 2026 Location: Online SIG-HLTH is seeking proposals for the ASIS&T SIG-HLTH Workshop, Beyond Prompting – Generative AI Workflows in Health Research and Practice. We invite proposals…
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Hello InfoFolk! In the part of the northern hemisphere where I live, most of us are gearing up for a new academic year. We’re gathering our notebooks and pencils (at least metaphorically), freshening up the reading lists for our courses and experiencing the familiar blend of end-of-summer melancholy and back-to-school excitement. No matter what part…
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ASIS&T Executive Director, Lydia Middleton has recorded a video sharing updates about the organization. Check it out! Back to Inside ASIS&T, August 2026
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The Board of Directors met on July 29, 2026 via Zoom. In attendance were Maria Bonn (President); Marlene Holmner (President-Elect) Ian Ruthven (Immediate Past-President) (zoom); Chris Cunningham, PhD, (Treasurer); Lu An, Anne Barker (SLA Appointee), Timothy Dickey, Bhakti Gala; Isto Huvila; Heather Kotula (SLA Appointee); Luanne Sinnamon; and Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE (Executive Director). Information…
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ASIS&T wishes to congratulate and welcome the new members of the Board of Directors. Their terms will begin at the Annual Meeting in November. Click their photos to read more about them. President-Elect Isto Huvila Directors-at-Large Anne Barker Shannon Oltmann Kip Wolf Back to Inside ASIS&T, August 2026
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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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ASIS&T is delighted to announce the 3rd Annual ASIS&T President’s Lecture. The Lecture will be freely open to the public and delivered via Zoom to ensure that all who wish to may attend. The ASIS&T President’s Lecture will take place September 15 at 9:00 am Eastern Time (find your time here) and be presented by Emily…
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CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERY The inaugural ASIS&T Information Science Summit and Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) brought together information professionals, researchers, educators, and practitioners for an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and community building. Based on results from the post-event attendee survey, the meeting delivered a highly positive experience, with participants praising the valuable educational…
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The ASIS&T staff would like to thank and recognize the following individuals who gave their time and talent to the associaton this year. Without your contribution we could not do all that ASIS&T does to advance information science & technology. June Abbas Waseem Afzal Naresh Agarwal Noa Aharony Isola Ajiferuke Müge Akbulut Daniel Alemneh David…
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Since 2020, there has been an increasing demand for presentation and attendance opportunities in a virtual format. Members wishing to engage with ASIS&T but unable or unwilling to travel have let us know that they would participate and engage with ASIS&T virtually if we created opportunities to do so. For this reason, we have made…
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Harry Bruce received the 2022 ASIS&T Award of Merit at the Annual Meeting. The following are his remarks upon accepting the award: Thank you very much, Heidi, What a great treat it is to receive this award from you in particular, and in the year of Naresh’s presidency. I predicted years and years ago when…
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Heather O’Brien received the 2022 Research in Information Science Award at the Annual Meeting. The following are her remarks upon accepting the award: It’s an incredible honor to be receiving this award today. I first want to extend my deep appreciation to all of my colleagues who serve on the awards committees for ASIS&T and…
Read More2023 Mid-Year Conference 11-13 April 2023 The virtual ASIS&T Mid-Year Conference addresses information science and technology in all its aspects, its expanding horizons and multiple strands and interdisciplinarity that have been interwoven into a rich tapestry, constantly pushing the boundaries, and presenting new opportunities and challenges. We invite researchers, practitioners, educators, and students to explore…
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For the first time since 2019, more than 350 ASIS&T members from 29 countries came together to engage in learning, research sharing, meeting new people, and reconnecting with friends and colleagues. Everyone that attended seemed to be very happy to be back at a face-to-face meeting after three years of online meetings and gatherings. There…
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2023 Annual Meeting, 27-31 October 2023, London, UK The theme of the meeting is “Making a Difference: Translating Information Research into Practice, Policy, and Action” The global citizenship is facing multiple challenges: recovery from the worst pandemic in a century, economic depression, existential threats from climate change, and the reversal of hard-won civil liberties. Information research…
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In each issue of Inside ASIS&T, we ask a different member questions about their perspectives, advice, and experiences in the field of information science and technology. If you would like to be a featured member, email Pamela Yonker at pyonker@asist.org. Dr. Timothy J. Dickey Columbus Metropolitan Library; Kent State University; San José State University How long…
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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 73, Issue 11, November 2022 Full Issue RESEARCH ARTICLES Classifying papers into subfields using Abstracts, Titles, Keywords and KeyWords Plus through pattern detection and…
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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. Pulling the Curtain from AI Illusions by Chirag Shah Have you…
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