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Voted APPROVE on ISO/FDIS 2789, Information and Documentation – International Library Statistics Description: This document specifies rules for the library and information services community on the collection and reporting of statistics.
Read MoreVoted CONFIRM on ISO 9707, Information and documentation – Statistics on the production and distribution of books, newspapers, periodicals and electronic publications Description: This International Standard gives guidance on the keeping of national statistics to provide standardized information on various aspects of the production and distribution of printed, electronic and micro-publications (essentially books, newspapers and…
Read MoreGood afternoon, colleagues, The ASIS&T Midwest Chapter invites nominations for the open position of CHAIR-ELECT. The Chair-Elect will serve on the Midwest Chapter Board from November 2022-Nov. 2023, and then will take over as Chapter Chair for 2023-2024. This will be an excellent opportunity to help shape the new Chapter, to get to know colleagues…
Read MoreHi everyone, It’s time for another column and I hope you’re well. It’s warm summer temperatures here in Boston. Earlier this month, I returned from a 2 and a 1/2-week family trip to India where my two children were able to meet with their grandparents and cousins after almost five years and for the first…
Read MoreGreetings Colleagues: I am writing this column from my room in Dublin where I am attending the meeting of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA). I come to this meeting because it is a place where many ASIS&T members gather and it provides me an opportunity to see members and learn more about current…
Read MoreThe Board of Directors met on June 6, 2022 via video conference. In attendance were Naresh Agarwal, PhD (President); Abebe Rorissa, PhD (President-Elect); Joan Bartlett, PhD; Maria Bonn, PhD; Tina Du, PhD, Anna Maria Tammaro, PhD; Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE (Executive Director); and Chris Cunningham, PhD (Parliamentarian). Guest in attendance: Deanna Hall, Curatorm; Aminta Dawson,…
Read MoreThe conference theme is “Transition, Restructure, & Empowerment: How Information Research Promotes the Development of the Society?“, which means that in the era of artificial and digital intelligence, information research has an important mission and responsibility in the development of society. As an essential part of ASIS&T, the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference provides a platform to…
Read Moreby Martha Roseberry While my work is in library IT, I am also a PhD student in Computer Science, with research specifically in the area of machine learning (ML) and data science. As such, I came to the IDEA institute with a good knowledge and understanding of machine learning algorithms and issues. However, I’ve really…
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Summer has arrived! As the Isley Brothers sang, “Sweet days of summer, the jasmine’s in bloom. July is dressed up and playing a tune.” We have entered a more relaxed period in the calendar, although there is still much happening in your Association. We are excited to announce a new, annual lecture event: the ASIS&T…
Read MoreDear Colleagues, It seems like we just left London and the 2023 Annual Meeting yet here we are in the throes of preparations for Annual Meeting 2024. This is the time of year when our attention turns from awards and selecting meeting content to the exciting process of registering attendees and making final preparations. October…
Read MoreASIS&T is delighted to announce the launch of the Annual ASIS&T President’s Lecture. The Lecture will be open to the public and delivered via Zoom to ensure that all who wish to may attend. The innaugural ASIS&T President’s Lecture will take place September 19 at 10 am Eastern Time (find your time here) and be…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce Media Ruins: Cambodian Postwar Media Reconstruction and the Geopolitics of Technology and published by MIT Press is the recipient of the ASIS&T Best Information Science Book Award for 2024. The award’s purpose is to recognize the outstanding book in information science published during…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that “”Don’t Say Gay” in Alabama: A taxonomic framework of LGBTQ+ information support services in public libraries-An exploratory website content analysis of critical resistance” written by Bharat Mehra and Baheya S. Jaber, published in Volume 74, Issue 8 of the Journal of the…
Read MoreThe Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Seiji Bessho has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Pratt Severn Best Student Research Paper Award. The purpose of the award is to encourage student research and writing in the field of information science. Bessho’s paper entitled, “Concentration, Evacuation, Internment,…
Read MoreEarly Bird Deadline Approaching Secure the Early Bird rates for the 2024 ASIS&T Annual Meeting by making your reservations by August 5. Rates, including Workshop registration rates, go up on August 6 and again after October 10. Reserve your spot today! Program Notes We had unprecedented submission numbers this year so we anticipate record-setting attendance…
Read MoreThe ASIS&T Annual Meeting serves as a connection point between individuals seeking employment opportunities and institutions seeking to fill positions. Whether it’s in person or virtually, we can help you connect with your future employer or employee, academic home or faculty member. ASIS&T will collect CVs of prospective candidates and job postings of prospective employers…
Read MoreDid you know ASIS&T offers Institutional Memberships? With three levels of memberships to meet your needs, the program provides members with opportunities and resources to enhance professional skills and elevate your institution’s influence in the field. This year, ASIS&T institutional members will benefit from additional valuable benefits offered exclusively at the 2024 Annual Meeting in…
Read MoreJoin us for the interactive workshop, “Generative AI and the Future of Information Science Education” at ASIS&T 2024 in Calgary on October 26, 2024! Deadline for expression of interest is August 1, 2024. The workshop will be hosted by Bryce Newell, University of Oregon, and Nicholas Proferes, Arizona State University. Background The educational enterprise is entering a…
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