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Minutes of ASIS&T Asia Chapter Regular Meeting

March 15, 2024

Time: 20:00-21:00, January 25, 2024(GMT+8) Meeting Room: Zoom Participants: Yuxiang Chris Zhao, Sarira Khoir, Zhenjia Fan, Shaobo Liang, Huichuan Xia, Yuehua Zhao Recorded by Yuehua Zhao Agenda Items: 1. Self-Introduction of Attendees 2. Financial Activity Update (Presented by Safira) 3. Webinar Planning for 2024 4. Collaborations with Other Chapters 5. Regular Meetings

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Opportunities and challenges in the job market

March 9, 2024

ASIS&T SIG III, IFLA New Professionals SIG, and UNT ASIS&T Student Chapter invite you to a free joint panel on opportunities and challenges in the job market on 28th March at  12:00 pm EST. Panel Description: You will learn tips and tricks for writing cover letters and Resumes/CVs. Our expert speakers will provide insights into what…

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NEASIS&T’s 2024 Annual Conference – Information Science & Technology Tools & Systems: Emerging, Migrating & Adapting

February 26, 2024

What: Information Science & Technology Tools & Systems: NEASIS&T’s Annual Conference When: Friday, March 15, 2024 (9:00 AM – 1:05 PM EST) Where: Virtual via Zoom Who: NEASIS&T (Northeast Chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology) Cost: Free for ASIS&T members; $10 for non-members The Northeast Chapter of the Association for Information Science…

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ASIS&T Webinar: Balanced Life is Ideal Life

February 26, 2024

With the collaboration of SIG-InfoLearn, the ASIS&T South Asia Chapter is going to organize the webinar titled “Balanced Life is Ideal Life”, on 14th March 2024, at 11.00 am EDT (Time converter). Highlights Learn to Live a Balanced Life to Increase Your Income Up to 700% Achieve Excellence in Professional Career Become a Characterful Human Being Abstract…

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AI for Information Access: How Do We Do It Responsibly?

February 26, 2024

Webinar on AI for Information Access: How Do We Do It Responsibly? 11 AM (EST) – 20 March 2024 Meeting Link : https://www.asist.org/meetings-events/webinars/ai-for-information-access-how-do-we-do-it-responsibly/ Over the last several years, AI-driven informational systems have proliferated around us. The pace at which AI is getting integrated in search, recommendation, and decision-support systems has quickened recently. Many of these…

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Developing a Responsible AI Strategy for your Library

February 26, 2024

AI has potential uses in many aspects of library work and supporting users in its effective use is also part of their remit. Given the complexity of AI itself and its many impacts there is a need for clear strategic thinking about how to respond. The presentation considers the potential impact of AI on library…

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2024 SIG-IEP Webinar AI and Law/Regulation in Australia and Globally: The Trajectory to Date

February 25, 2024

2024 SIG-IEP Webinar AI and Law/Regulation in Australia and Globally: The Trajectory to Date Date: Tue, Jan 9, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST Website/Recording: https://www.asist.org/meetings-events/webinars/ai-and-law-regulation-in-australia-and-globally-the-trajectory-to-date/

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How Can Public Libraries Create Value for Rural Communities in Developing Countries?

February 17, 2024

(Hosted joint Webinar by SIG-III and Iran Public Libraries Association)   Please join us for the joint webinar by SIG-III and Iran Public Libraries Association “How Can Public Libraries Create Value for Rural Communities in Developing Countries?” on 22nd November at 9:30 am EST Webinar meeting link: you can click the link and join as a guest. Registration is…

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AI for Information Access: How Do We Do It Responsibly?

February 17, 2024

Over the last several years, AI-driven informational systems have proliferated around us. The pace at which AI is getting integrated in search, recommendation, and decision-support systems has quickened recently. Many of these are built on hopes and hypes of what AI could deliver, but it is not always clear when or if a real value…

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10th SIG-III International Café Meet

February 16, 2024

Post Are you looking for an opportunity to chat about the use of AI in our profession and how AI is becoming part of our daily lives? Would you like to share your experience with AI? What are your thoughts on its use in our profession?   Via Zoom Wednesday 13th March 2024 at 9:00 am…

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A Grateful Reflection on the 2024 ASIS&T Conference Experience – Mubarak Hussein

December 19, 2024

This is part 3 of the blog series where we share reflections from our 2024 NEASIS&T Conference Support Award recipients, offering a glimpse into the value and impact of the 2024 ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Through their experiences, we aim to highlight the learning, networking, and growth that make this event so impactful. I am deeply honored…

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NEASIS&T Executive Committee Recap – December 2024

December 17, 2024

Hi NEASIS&T members! We’re excited to begin sharing periodic recap posts to keep everyone informed about the activities of the Executive Committee and upcoming events from the Programming Committee. Here’s what we’ve been working on over the past few weeks. Chapter Member Business Meeting A big thank you to everyone who attended our Chapter Member…

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Recordings now available from 2024-11-21 NEASIS&T Annual Meeting Experience Report event

December 16, 2024

The recordings from our recent NEASIS&T Annual Meeting Experience Report event held on Thursday, November 21, are now available. You can access them via the below links. You will be required to be logged into the ASIS&T iConnect.  These recordings are also available in the NEASIS&T iConnect Community’s Library tab.   Annual Meeting Experience Report 2024-11-21…

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Changes Coming to ASIS&T Annual Meeting

December 12, 2024

The ASIS&T 2025 Annual Meeting Program Committee is excited to announce several changes to the meeting that we will be piloting this year. If successful they will become a regular part of the Annual Meeting. These include: Meeting Format: The ASIS&T Annual Meeting remains primarily a face-to-face gathering, and no virtual or recorded presentations will…

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Putting People First: Connecting, Contributing, and Learning at the 87th ASIS&T Annual – Yvonne Appiah Dadson

December 12, 2024

Over the next several weeks, we’ll share reflections from our 2024 NEASIS&T Conference Support Award recipients, offering a glimpse into the value and impact of the 2024 ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Through their experiences, we aim to highlight the learning, networking, and growth that make this event so impactful. Yvonne Appiah Dadson University at Albany, SUNY…

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Reflections from the ASIS&T Annual Meeting: Connections, Enriching Chats, and New Ideas – Kayla Burt 

December 4, 2024

Over the next several weeks, we’ll share reflections from our 2024 NEASIS&T Conference Support Award recipients, offering a glimpse into the value and impact of the 2024 ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Through their experiences, we aim to highlight the learning, networking, and growth that make this event so impactful. *** Kayla Burt University at Buffalo Attending…

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ISO DTR 24332, Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)in relation to Authoritative Records, Record Systems and Record Management

November 24, 2024

Voted APPPROVE onISO y (DLT) in relation to authoritative records, records systems and records managemen Description: This document analyses challenges, considerations, and potentila benefits of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) in relation to records management standards and related standards for systems that: 1)create records that are required to be authoritative records; 2) can be…

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NEASIS&T 2025 Annual Conference: Save the Date and Submit a Proposal

November 22, 2024

Save the Date What: NEASIS&T’s Annual Conference When: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Where: Virtual Who: NEASIS&T (Northeast Chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology) Registration Opens: February 3, 2025  Cost: Free for ASIS&T members; $10 for non-members.   This year’s theme: Voices Through Data: Integrating Information Science, Storytelling, and Digital Literacy This year’s conference…

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NEASIS&T Chapter Member Business Meeting (2024-11-12) Recording, Slides, & Minutes Now Available

November 22, 2024

The recording, slides, and minutes from our recent NEASIS&T Chapter Member Business Meeting held on Tuesday, November 12, are now available. You can access them via the links below (ASIS&T membership and login to iConnect required): Meeting RecordingMeeting MinutesMeeting Slides Don’t hesitate to let us know if you have any questions or need clarification on…

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President’s Message November 2024

November 15, 2024

Hello everyone I would like to start by saying how grateful I am to be able to work with you all. ASIS&T is a very special organisation, and I look forward to helping you develop it in fruitful and interesting new directions over the next year.  I particularly would like to thank Crystal, Lydia and…

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