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SIG-BIZ Officers meeting

March 9, 2026

SIG-BIZ Officers monthly meeting is this Thursday, March 12, at 2pm CST. This is an open meeting – all are welcome. Please see the following link:Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83308961014?pwd=UExvhvvIWaPEOhydKniuafXA6Pa0dU.1 View meeting insights with Zoom AI Companionhttps://us02web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=d26ebba1-6536-4dab-baa4-9030de0815c6 Meeting ID: 833 0896 1014Passcode: 493202

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Coffee with the Editors: Exploring Contemporary Classification Practices on March 24th

March 6, 2026

ASIS&T’s European Chapter warmly invites you to enjoy coffee and a chat with editors Prof. Jack Andersen & Prof. Joacim Hansson Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, 1-2pm CET (see https://tinyurl.com/EC-classBook for times in other zones)Register here: https://www2.asist.org/ap/Events/Register/qWFRAmgFkCQCe About the Book: The contributions in Exploring Contemporary Classification Practices analyse various aspects of classification and their importance to contemporary debates surrounding…

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Adjusting the Lens, Finding Focus: Reflections from ASIS&T 2025 – Uhjin Sim

February 12, 2026

This is part 5 of the blog series where we share reflections from our 2025 NEASIS&T Conference Support Award recipients, offering a glimpse into the value and impact of the 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Through their experiences, we aim to highlight the learning, networking, and growth that make this event so impactful. Uhjin had already recently…

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ASIS&T Seeks JASIST Editor-in-Chief

February 10, 2026

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…

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SIG HLTH social get-together at ASIS&T 2025

February 3, 2026

We hosted a SIG HLTH social get-together at ASIS&T 2025 on Saturday, November 15th, in Crystal City / Arlington. It was nice meeting you all. We look forward to seeing more members at the conference and to staying connected through iConnect!  

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Exploring Information Science and Cybersecurity Research and Potential Academic Collaboration at the 88th ASIS&T Annual Meeting – Dimaz Ardhi

January 23, 2026

This is part 4 of the blog series where we share reflections from our 2025 NEASIS&T Conference Support Award recipients, offering a glimpse into the value and impact of the 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Through their experiences, we aim to highlight the learning, networking, and growth that make this event so impactful. Attending the Association for…

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Reflections on Attending the 88th ASIS&T Annual Meeting: Learning, Presenting, and Scholarly Engagement Experience – Dwi Puspita Sari

January 20, 2026

This is part 3 of the blog series where we share reflections from our 2025 NEASIS&T Conference Support Award recipients, offering a glimpse into the value and impact of the 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Through their experiences, we aim to highlight the learning, networking, and growth that make this event so impactful. In 2025, I marked…

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President’s Message, January 2026

January 19, 2026

Hello good info-folk. I am writing to you for the first time in my term as ASIS&T president. As a member of the board of directors and as president-elect, I have worked with several presidents, and admired their collaborative leadership styles, incisive intelligence and good humor. I hope I can fill those big shoes! (Metaphorically…

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From Your Executive Director, January 2026

January 19, 2026

Greetings colleagues, As we move into a new year of activity and opportunity for ASIS&T, I am pleased to reflect on a period marked by momentum, resilience, and forward-looking collaboration across our community. First, I want to celebrate the tremendous success of the 2025 ASIS&T Annual Meeting in Crystal City. Nearly 600 colleagues joined us…

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Governance Update, January 2026

January 19, 2026

The Board of Directors met on November 15, 2025 in person in Crystal City, Virginia and via Zoom. In attendance were; Ian Ruthven (President) (zoom); Maria Bonn (President-Elect); Chris Cunningham, PhD, (Treasurer); Lu An (Zoom), Anne Barker (SLA Appointee) (zoom), Timothy Dickey, Bhakti Gala; Lisa Hussey; Aylin Imeri; Heather Kotula (SLA Appointee) (zoom), Luanne Sinnamon,…

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SIG-Infolearn Events

Skill Deserts: How Pressures and Unfamiliarity Kill AI Projects

July 13, 2021

by Cas Laskowski Great AI applications require deliberate application, thoughtful planning, and meaningful data. Unfortunately, many projects are subject to various pressures that work against best practices. The seemingly never-ending hype around AI, and more specifically machine learning (ML) creates serious institutional fear of falling behind and losing opportunities. Budget cuts exacerbate these pressures as…

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Machine Learning for Archival Image Classification

July 13, 2021

by Ismail Msuya I believe that the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in libraries and information environments would open the door to transformative opportunities for increasing library usage and enhancing the overall user experiences. A prime example of such opportunities includes the implementation of visual sensors that utilize AI technologies in a library setting so that…

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Digital Transformation and the Public Librarian’s Role

July 6, 2021

by Tienya Smith A few years ago, I began to notice that my public library’s out-of-school time (OST) environment was changing. My OST colleagues at the New York Hall of Science and the American Museum of Natural History were using tools like evidence-based learning models and design thinking to enhance their curriculum. Their organizations integrated…

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NISO Z39.4-202x, Criteria For Indexes

July 2, 2021

Voted YES with Comments on NISO Z39.4-202x, Criteria For Indexes Question: Do you approve this standard (NISO Z39.4, Criteria for Indexes) for publication as an American National Standard? Description: 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…

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2021 Board Election Results

July 1, 2021

Congratulations to the members who have been elected to the ASIS&T Board of Directors for the 2021 – 2024 term. These individuals will assume office immediately following the ASIS&T Annual Meeting. President-Elect Abebe Rorissa Read Bio & Position Statement Directors-at-Large Joan Bartlett Read Bio & Position Statement Maria Bonn Read Bio & Position Statement Jia…

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European Chapter invites you to Coffee with the Author Oct 15

June 30, 2021

The European Chapter Presents Coffee with the Author! ASIS&T’s EU Chapter warmly invites you to enjoy coffee and a chat with author Dr. Rafael Ball Zoom: will follow via iConnect Bibliometrics and altmetrics are increasingly becoming the focus of interest in the context of research evaluation. The Handbook Bibliometrics provides a comprehensive introduction to quantifying scientific…

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New NISO Committee to Develop Taxonomy for Peer Review

June 24, 2021

Voted YES on Create an ANSI/NISO standard for a taxonomy for peer review Question: Do you approve of a Proposed New Work Item: Create an ANSI/NISO standard for a taxonomy for peer review? Description: This ballot is to approve a proposed new work item to create an ANSI/NISO standard for a taxonomy for peer review.

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June 2021 President’s Column

June 17, 2021

Hello ASIS&T members. It is so good to be able to reach out and communicate with the ASIS&T community. I cannot believe it is already June. Time flies by fast. But that means we will be meeting up and seeing each other sooner than later (virtually or in-person) at the Annual Meeting in Salt Lake…

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From Your Executive Director, June 2021

June 17, 2021
Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE

Greetings friends and colleagues! As Brian said, it’s hard to believe it’s the middle of June already. Time starts moving faster and faster the closer we get to the Annual Meeting it seems. We are so excited about the meeting and the prospect of seeing many of you in person in Salt Lake City. We…

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June 2021 Governance Update

June 17, 2021

The Board of Directors met on June 14, 2021 via video conference. In attendance were Brian Detlor, PhD (President); Naresh Agarwal (President-Elect); Clara Chu, PhD (Past President); Ina Fourie, PhD (Treasurer); Sam Chu, PhD (Chapter Assembly Director); AJ Million (SIG Cabinet Director): Agnes Mainka, PhD; Anna Maria Tammaro, PhD; Dan Wu, PhD; Lydia Middleton, MBA,…

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