Inside ASIS&T, March 2025
President's Message
From Your Executive Director
Statement on the Threat to the IMLS
Statement on Predatory Publishing
Proposed Bylaws Revision Input Deadline Monday, March 24
Strategic Planning Update
Using Member Survey Data to Shape the Future of ASIS&T
Did You Know? - AM25 is Hybrid In-Person/Virtual!
ASIS&T Adopts Autotranscription Policy
Member Match Mentorship Program Launched
Awards Deadline Approaching
Halò (hello in Scots Gaelic) Hello friends, This week I have been rewatching HBO’s drama Chernobyl about the terrible nuclear disaster in present day Ukraine. The leading character Valery Legasov says in the opening scene: “What is the cost of lies? It’s not that we’ll mistake them for the truth. The real danger is that…
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Greetings Colleagues: As we step into a new season, I find myself reflecting on the recent events in Washington, DC, and the profound ripple effects they are having not only within the United States but across the globe. In times of uncertainty and change, it is more important than ever that we, as information professionals,…
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The iFederation is deeply concerned about the recent executive order issued by the Trump administration, which calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This decision poses a significant threat to the global community of information professionals, researchers, and the public who rely on the vital services provided by IMLS.…
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The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) recognizes the critical importance of conducting ethical research and publishing practices to safeguard honesty, trust, integrity, and transparency in scholarly communications. Predatory journals and publishing organizations pose a serious threat to researchers publishing their work, research integrity, and publishing ethics in all fields of study and particularly…
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The deadline for responding to the Proposed Bylaws Changes has been extended to Monday, March 24 at 12 pm ET. If you have not done so already, please review the proposed changes and, particularly, the FAQ section and send any comments you might wish to share. Review and Comment on Bylaws Changes Back to Inside…
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The strategic planning process for ASIS&T is well underway. As president-elect, I am leading the process to plan for three years ahead. Our goal is to launch the plan at the annual meeting in 2025. The plan will determine priorities and guide the association through 2028. In the past, strategic plans have covered five years.…
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At ASIS&T, our members are at the heart of everything we do. We recently conducted a comprehensive member survey to better understand your needs, priorities, and aspirations for our association. The insights gathered are invaluable, and we are excited to share how we intend to leverage this data to enhance your experience and strengthen ASIS&T’s…
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Did You Know is a new column in ASIS&T publications designed to remind you of opportunities and benefits from your ASIS&T membership of which you may not be aware. Virtual Annual Meeting Opportunity Did you know that if you are unable to attend the ASIS&T Annual Meeting in person due to one of several factors,…
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In response to member concerns about the privacy and security implications of third party bots being used in ASIS&T-hosted virtual meetings, the ASIS&T Board has adopted the following policy: ASIS&T Autotranscription Policy Purpose This policy establishes guidelines for the use of auto-transcription bots in ASIS&T-hosted virtual meetings to ensure privacy, security, and proper access to…
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Your responses to the recent membership survey told us that you want more mentorship opportunities through your ASIS&T membership. Member Match is the answer! Member Match reflects our commitment to you and your professional development. Our unique online mentor matching system will help you connect with mentors or mentees. Phase 1 of the Member Match…
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Awards Deadline April 1 The coveted and prestigious ASIS&T awards represent the greatest recognition and respect professionals may afford their colleagues. All ASIS&T members and non-members are invited and encouraged to submit nominations for the awards. Selections of awards recipients are made after thoughtful and thorough consideration by appropriate committees or official bodies of the…
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Join Us at the 88th ASIS&T Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.! The 88th ASIS&T Annual Meeting meeting will be held from November 14-18, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City. This year’s theme is “Difficult Conversations: The Role of Information Science in the Age of Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence.” CALL FOR PROPOSALS Don’t miss out! The deadline for…
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ASIS&T welcomes the following Individuals who have joined ASIS&T since January of 2025. Muhammad John Abbas | Pakistan | Student Angela Ackerman | United States | Student Erik Acosta | San José State University | United States | Student Amy Aguirre | San José State University | United States | Student Olateju Jumoke | Ajanaku…
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ASIS&T congratulates the following Individuals who have become lifetime members since the 2024 Annual Meeting. Marianne Afifi Philip Doty David Evans Devon Greyson William Hersh Patrice Lyons Mark Needleman Raymond Schwartz Deborah Swain Leslie Swigart Julian Warner Marcia Zeng Lifetime membership is awarded to those members who have paid dues for a total of 30…
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Watch the latest Member Spotlight featuring Melissa Ocepek. 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. Back to Inside ASIS&T, March 2025
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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 Marlo Russell at membership@asist.org. To view issues of JASIST, log in to the Info Hub at www.asist.org and click Resources from the left-side navigation. Then click “Journal Access.” JASIST Volume…
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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. From Attraction to Subscription: Decoding How Knowledge Influencers Monetize Expertise Xiaoyu Chen Dementia-Friendly Library…
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Watch the ARIST online issue launch parties – celebrations of ARIST issues with presentations from article authors. Here is the 2025 ARIST Launch Party from February 24, 2025 and the 2024 ARIST Launch Party from March 18, 2024. ARIST, Volume 76, Issue 1, January 2025 Full Issue REVIEW ARTICLES Sense-making, sensemaking and sense making-A systematic review and meta-synthesis…
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Europe Chapter: Information Science Pub Quiz! The ASIST Europe Chapter & SIG-III warmly invite all interested information scholars, educators, and students to an exciting Information Science Pub Quiz, a brain-teasing event designed to challenge and entertain via Zoom on 3 April 2025 at 3pm BST / 4pm CET (see in your time zone here). The Chapter & SIG have…
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SIG-EduLearn: Our Latest Newsletter is Here! Stay Updated! Dear all, We’re excited to bring you the latest edition of the SIG-EduLearn newsletter! 
In this issue, you’ll find: Message from the chair, Business meeting, Webinar Report, Officers, Library and Information Science in Context, Revitalizing Library Science Education in Pakistan, SIG-EduLearn logo competition, Get involve Please find the newsletter here We hope you…
ASIS&T Webinars, your source for online live and on-demand content created by the Association for Information Science & Technology, are free to ASIS&T members. Our webinars connect you with experts and global thought leaders in information science, management, and business on relevant professional issues. Webinar: The Future of Memory: A History of Lossless Format Standards…
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Upcoming Webinar (April 17): Navigating Provenance Policy in the U.S– Register Today! The IMLS-funded Building Community Around Provenance (B-CAP) grant team invites the ASIS&T community to a webinar on “Provenance policy objectives and tactics in the U.S”. The webinar will be held on April 17, 2025 from 12:00 – 1:30 PM EST. Please mark your calendar and click here to get registered!…
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