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Congratulations to all of the winners of our officer election for the upcoming 2019-2020 year. We thank our officers for their continued service, and welcome new officers to the SIG. We will also transition our Chair-elect, Rachel Simons, to chair for the upcoming year. Chair-elect:Colin RhinesmithKolina Koltai Secretary:Lingzi Hong: Communications officer:Ana RoeschleyNishad Thalhath Social Chair:Catherine…
Read MorePractical Social Informatics: Collaboration across Fields, Sectors, and Borders The 15th Annual Social Informatics Research Symposium Pre-conference Workshop at ASIS&T 82th Annual Meeting October 19th, 2019 Schedule at a Glance Time Event Moderators 09:00 – 10:00 Welcome Keynote Theresa Anderson Ian Opperman 10:00 – 10:30 Panel I Theresa Anderson and Passiona Cottee 10:30 – 11:00…
Read MoreGary Marchionini Gary Marchionini is the dean and Cary C. Boshamer professor at the School of Information and Library Science of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research interests include information interaction, human-computer interaction, human-centered computing, information retrieval, digital libraries, information architecture, digital government, cyberspace identity, information policy. He heads the Interaction Design…
Read MoreWhen: Friday, January 17th, 2020 Where: Simmons University Who: NEASIS&T (New England chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology) Registration opens: November 20, 2019 Please save the date for NEASIS&T’s annual winter conference. The theme this year is: The Privacy Puzzle: Piecing Together Patron Privacy, Data Efficiency, and the Modern Web Topics include: Patron…
Read MoreThe recent ASIS&T Bulletin for June/July17 has been published and includes a report by the organizers of the first Diversity and Inclusion Luncheon at the 2016 ASIS&T Annual Meeting in Copenhagen. The Diversity and Inclusion Luncheon was held at the 2016 ASIS&T Annual Meeting (AM) for the first time. The purpose of the luncheon was…
Read More(Seeking Candidates) We are seeking candidates for the European Chapter Board of 2020. Therefore, open positions of Chair-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer and webmaster are required. The board is open for additional positions, you may as well suggest special responsibility positions. Your main responsibility is to work and cooperate with other colleagues within the EC board to advance European…
Read MoreApplication Deadline: Tuesday, April 16 Notification of Award Winner: Friday, April 26 The Association for Information Science & Technology, New England Chapter (NEASIS&T) is pleased to announce a travel award to support participation in the ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Our goals are to support scholarship and connect research and practice, bringing new voices to the chapter. There is…
Read MoreCO-ASIS&T would like to say thank you to all of our hosts who helped make this year’s Summer of Tours a success! We started our summer in May with a tour of Bexley Public Library, where staff shared information about their unique circulating collections and programming, and gave us a tour of the building. In…
Read MorePosted on September 2, 2019 by Lydia Middleton Ian Ruthven Steven Buchanan Cara Jardine The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that “Isolated, overwhelmed and worried: young first-time mothers asking for information and support online” written by Drs. Ian Ruthven, Steven…
Read MoreThe ASIS&T Special Interest Group for International Information Issues (SIG-III) is pleased to announce the winners of the InforShare Award for 2019: Allistair Mbele, Librarian, Aga Khan University-Institute for Educational Development, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Muhammad Tariq, Incharge, Library Information Services, COMSATS University, Lahore, Pakistan. Muhammad Yousuf Ali, Associate Librarian, Aga Khan University-Faculty of Health Sciences,…
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The 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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Save the date for the ASIS&T 2027 Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC27), taking place May 22-25, 2027, at The Curtis Hotel in Denver, Colorado. Expect engaging sessions, fresh perspectives, opportunities to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones, and plenty of that special ASIS&T energy that makes our events memorable. And…
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