ASIS&T News
Dr. Steve Sawyer to Receive 2021 Award of Merit
Dr. Steve Sawyer to Receive 2021 Award of Merit The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Dr. Steve Sawyer of Syracuse University is the recipient of the 2021 ASIS&T Award of Merit, the highest honor presented by the Association. The award’s purpose is to recognize an individual who has made particularly noteworthy and sustained contributions to…
Read More2021 Board Elections
2021 Board Elections In accordance with the ASIS&T Bylaws, each Professional, Retired, Student and Institutional Member shall be entitled to one vote on the Board of Directors Ballot. Should you prefer to vote by mail, please send an email to lmiddleton@asist.org to request a paper ballot. Paper ballots must be returned to the ASIS&T office…
Read MoreUPCOMING SIG-STI VIRTUAL COFFEE HOURS
UPCOMING SIG-STI VIRTUAL COFFEE HOURS Dear Colleagues, The ASIS&T SIG-STI (Special Interest Group on Scientific & Technical Information) warmly invites you to join the virtual coffee hours with us. – Sunday, May 16th at 22:00 UTC (6:00 p.m. US EDT) – Thursday, May 20th at 21:00 UTC (5:00 p.m. US EDT) Meeting ID: 839…
Read MoreASIS&T Statement Against Anti-Asian and Gun Violence
ASIS&T Statement Against Anti-Asian and Gun Violence The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) condemns the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and gun violence, and mourns the eight lives lost in the senseless shootings in Georgia, of which six were Asian women. We stand in solidarity with our Asian-American and Pacific Islander community in…
Read MoreCFP: JASIST Special Issue on “ICT4D & Intersections with the Information Field”
Introduction to the Special Issue Information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D) is a multi-/interdisciplinary research area focusing on the interactions among information (I), communication (C), technology (T), and development (D) (Thapa and Sæbø, 2014; Walsham et al., 2007). To date, ICT4D is a loosely defined term that refers to a wide range of socio-technical…
Read MoreCall for Volunteer: ASIS&T Parliamentarian
Call for Volunteer: ASIS&T Parliamentarian The ASIS&T Board of Directors has launched a search for a new Parliamentarian. The duties of this role are: Attend all regular and special meetings of the membership. Be available for all meetings of the Board of Directors, the Chapter Assembly, and the Special Interest Group Cabinet. Be available for…
Read MoreMember Dues Waived for Tier 2 Developing Country Members
Member Dues Waived for Tier 2 Developing Country Members ASIS&T is excited to announce that, effective immediately, dues for members and prospective members in Tier 2 Developing Countries will be waived. The Board approved this dues change in order to make it easier for academics and professionals in these countries to access ASIS&T membership and…
Read MoreASIS&T Welcomes Two New Staff
ASIS&T Welcomes Two New Staff ASIS&T is pleased to announce that two new staff members have joined the Association. Garrett will be responsible for all ASIS&T publications, including JASIST, Information Matters, and ARIST. Pamela will be responsible for all other communications and marketing of the association. Please join us in welcoming them! Garrett Doherty Managing…
Read MoreCall for Applications: Information Matters Editor-in-Chief
Call for Applications: Information Matters Editor-in-Chief Position Description / Announcement Editor-in-Chief, Information Matters The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) invites creative, forward-thinking applicants for the role of founding Editor-in-Chief of Information Matters. Information Matters (IM) is a digital-only communication translational forum for information science, bringing relevant and current research evidence and industry developments,…
Read MoreCall for Volunteer: Chapter Assembly Deputy Director
Call for Volunteer: Chapter Assembly Deputy Director ASIS&T is seeking a Deputy Chapter Assembly Director. The Deputy Chapter Assembly Director will serve in this role until November 2, 2021, at which point they will automatically become the Chapter Assembly Director. The duties of this role include: assisting and standing in as necessary for Chapter Assembly…
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