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Ian Ruthven
Ian Ruthven Candidate for President-Elect Biography Expand Dr. Ian Ruthven is Professor of Information Seeking and Retrieval in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Scotland where he leads the Information Science research group. His research focusses on the human experience of interacting with information, especially on how people seek information. He…
Read More2023 Board Elections
2023 Board Elections In accordance with the ASIS&T Bylaws, each Professional, Retired, Student, Lifetime, 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…
Read More2023 Call for ASIS&T Volunteers
2023 Call for ASIS&T Volunteers ASIS&T Needs You! Volunteers are the life-blood of ASIS&T and there are many ways for members to become more engaged in the association through volunteering. We have volunteer openings in: ASIS&T Committees (3 year term starting in November 2023) Meeting Planning Committees (term runs from appointment through the event) Award…
Read MoreCall for Papers: JASIST Special Issue “Healthier Information Ecosystems”
Call for Papers: JASIST Special Issue “Healthier Information Ecosystems” Submissions due: May 1, 2023 Deadline Extended to May 15 Call for Papers This special issue, “Healthier Information Ecosystems,” will focus on the interconnected nature of online pathologies, draw attention to the socio-technical aspects of information technology, and animate interdisciplinary approaches to addressing these problems. Similar…
Read MoreCall for Nominations: Bob Williams History Fund Awards
Call for Nominations: Bob Williams History Fund Awards The Special Interest Group on the History and Foundations of Information Science (SIG-HFIS) of ASIS&T seeks submissions and nominations for the 2023 Bob Williams History Awards. Applicants need not be ASIS&T members. 1. Research Grant The Bob Williams Research Grant will be awarded to outstanding research proposals exploring the…
Read MoreCall Nominations: ASIS&T Board of Directors 2023
Call Nominations: ASIS&T Board of Directors 2023 The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the positions of President-Elect (1) and Directors-at-Large (2) on its Board of Directors. Service on the Board of Directors of ASIS&T is a rare opportunity to help drive the decisions of…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Brenda Dervin
In Memoriam: Brenda Dervin ASIS&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…
Read MoreASIS&T is pleased to announce the launch of the Member Match Program!
ASIS&T is pleased to announce the launch of the Member Match Program! This program is designed to pair more senior, experienced ASIS&T members with newer, less experienced members for mentorship in the following areas: Research Advancement Research Collaboration Professional Networking Career Advancement Leadership Skills Development Greater Engagement with ASIS&T Networking at Annual Meeting Member Match mentorship relationships…
Read More2022 Board Election Results
2022 Board Election Results The ASIS&T Nominations Committee is delighted to present the new members who will be joining the Board in October of 2022 (or continuing for a second term). In addition, the proposed Bylaws Amendments passed with 98% of the vote. President-Elect Crystal Fulton Bio and Interview Treasurer Ina Fourie Bio and Interview…
Read MoreSoo Young Rieh to Receive 2022 Watson Davis Award for Service
Soo Young Rieh to Receive 2022 Watson Davis Award for Service The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Soo Young Rieh of the University of Texas at Austin is the 2022 recipient of the Watson Davis Award for Service. The award’s purpose is to recognize an individual member of…
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