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SIG-AH The latest issue of the SIG-AH newsletter can be found here. In this issue, meet SIG-AH member Timothy Dickey and read “Research in Progress: A decade of bibliometrics research in the humanities” by Jeremy L. McLaughlin, University of Wisconsin-Madison SIG-AH Chair Ann Graff has been invited to give the keynote address to the Pakistan…
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Meet the Author Series: The Evolutionary Dynamics of Discursive Knowledge: Communication-Theoretical Perspectives on an Empirical Philosophy of Science July 28 | 11:00 AM – Â 12:00 PM EDTÂ The Fog of War: Examining the Spread of Dis- & Misinformation in the Russia-Ukraine War on Social Media (SIG-SM) August 4 | 10:00 AM – Â 11:00 AM…
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Call for Applications- Dr. George N. Atiyeh Prize 2022 Students who are enrolled in library and information science in ALA Accredited Universities, as well as Middle Eastern universities, are eligible to apply for this award.  Criteria for the application: 1. Applications should be submitted through email to the George Atiyeh Prize Committee (atiyehprize@mela.us). 2. Applications…
Read Moreby Rafia Mirza In our research technology workshop series at my home institution we discuss not only the technical skills that go into a project, but also the ethical considerations as well. In our workshops we often start with the conceptual questions-why might you do something a certain way-before we focus on the how. We…
Read Moreby Sharon Clapp In the discipline of artificial intelligence (AI) known as machine learning (ML), “supervised learning” takes place when a set of data that has already been classified by humans is used to “teach” the machine how to classify additional data on its own. While it is underpinned by a lot of math and…
Read Moreby Robert Wilson In January 2022, my role changed to Systems and Analytics Librarian at Middle Tennessee State University’s Walker Library. In this role, time is dedicated to reporting including the formalization and automation of past data analytics and data visualization work as well as predictive analytics. This work includes improving and automating descriptive reports…
Read Moreby Thomas (T.J.) Ferrill It was such a privilege to have been invited to participate as a fellow in the 2022 IMLS IDEA Institute on AI. Learning alongside researchers, practitioners, and scholars working in library and information science was an unparalleled opportunity to consider the impacts of AI on library workflows at many levels. Broadly…
Read Moreby Borui Zhang Hi, IDEA blog site visitor! I’m an “AI librarian” I’m a human being too – sorry if I disappointed you. I work as the NLP specialist at my school library where we provide AI consultations, training, and resources to students, faculty, and staff. (“AI librarian” is the nickname my colleague gave me.)…
Read MoreBy Daniella Smith Connecting AI and ML to Libraries I am very appreciative for the opportunity to attend the IDEA Institute. It has been wonderful listening to the ideas about applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to librarianship. Often, people do not associate librarianship with AI and ML. However, the disconnect is a misconception.…
Read Moreby Lencia Beltran The Artificial Intelligence application of machine learning predictive analytics and recommender systems is pervasive in a number of companies today like Amazon, Spotify, and Pinterest, but what about libraries? It’s unlikely a person will see or have heard of such systems being widely used in many Libraries, even though they can offer…
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The standards committee has voted APPROVE on ISO/DIS 233-1, Transliteration of Perso-Arabic characters into Latin characters — Part 1: Arabic language This document establishes a system for the transliteration of Arabic characters into Latin characters used to write the Arabic language. This modification of the stringent rules established by ISO 233:1984 is especially intended to facilitate…
Read MoreThe standards committee has voted to APPROVE TC 46 /SC 4 Ballot – ISO/NP 26730-1 as a working draft This document describes the components of a data paper, as well as the presentation requirements for its writing and arrangement. This document is applicable to data papers in all forms of dissemination, including print, microform, and…
Read MorePart 1 This document describes the components of a data paper, as well as the presentation requirements for its writing and arrangement. This document is applicable to data papers in all forms of dissemination, including print, microform, and electronic versions. Part 2 This document describes the metadata for data papers, focusing on format and elements.…
Read MoreThe ASIS&T European Chapter is delighted to share the conference programme for Information Science Trends 2026, to be held at the Facultat d’Informació i Mitjans Audiovisuals (Universitat de Barcelona) in Barcelona on June 25-26, 2026. The exciting on-site programme includes a keynote from Carlos Aguilar (UB), presentation sessions, a conference dinner, and various opportunities to…
Read MoreCandidate for Director-at-Large Biography Expand Shannon M. Oltmann is the Associate Dean and Director of the School of Information Sciences at Wayne State University, where she is also a full professor. She obtained her Ph.D. from Indiana University. Oltmann’s research interests include intellectual freedom, censorship, information precarity, and qualitative research methods. She wrote the book…
Read MoreCandidate for Director-at-Large Biography Expand Anne N. Barker is a Senior Information Specialist in the Legal Department at Genentech, a biotechnology company in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she specializes in patent, litigation, and pharmaceutical pipeline research and analysis. Anne completed her MLIS from San Jose State University in 2005 and received her B.A. from Illinois…
Read MoreVIce Chair/Chair Elect Emily Singley (Vice President, North American Library Relations, Elsevier) (only candidate on ballot Board of Directors Matthew Sheehy (University Librarian, Brandeis University, Representing Boston Library Consortium) Robert Wheeler (Director, Publishing Technologies, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Wendy Queen (Chief Transformation Officer, Johns Hopkins University Press)
Read MoreThe ASIS&T European Chapter is delighted to share the conference programme for Information Science Trends 2026, to be held at the Facultat d’Informació i Mitjans Audiovisuals (Universitat de Barcelona) in Barcelona on June 25-26, 2026. The exciting on-site programme includes a keynote from Carlos Aguilar (UB), presentation sessions, a conference dinner, and various opportunities to…
Read MoreVisit the NEASIST table at the Information Science Summit / Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) – Exploring the Frontiers in Information Science and Librarianship – in Albuquerque this weekend! You’ll find us by the coffee station on Sunday, June 7, during the break and lunch periods. Stop by to meet a member of our leadership team, learn more about…
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Call for Proposals: ASIS&T SIG-AI Workshop “Building AI and Navigating AI Regulatory and Policy Landscapes” Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 from 9 am-5 pm Location: Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, Proposal Submission Form: https://forms.gle/FWoGkS1nbQCtNMhh9 SIG-AI is seeking proposals for the ASIS&T SIG-AI Workshop, Building AI and Navigating AI Regulatory and Policy Landscapes.…
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