SIG-Infolearn Events
Fostering the Next Generation Authors & Helping People Stay Safe from COVID-19: International Online Workshop for School Librarians ASIS&T South Asia chapter in collaboration with the School Library Association, India is arranging this workshop to introduce an interesting and educational International Digital Story Writing Competition organized by ASIS&T South Asia Chapter, the University of Hong…
Read MoreNEASIST is sponsoring RDMLA Symposium 2022! Please join us for the Research Data Management Librarian Academy (RDMLA) Symposium! The event will be held online and in-person* at the Countway Library of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, on Friday, April 22, 2022, 9:00 a.m. ET to 4:30 p.m. ET. The inaugural theme is “Data and Communities: Intersections of…
Read MoreASIS&T South Asia Chapter : Best Research Paper Award 2024-25 Nomination call for ASIS&T South Asia Chapter Best Research Paper Award 2024-2025 is open! Nature of the Award This award was established in 2022 by the South Asia Chapter of the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T). The award winner will receive a certificate…
Read MoreVoted APPROVE on ISO/DIS 23527, Research activity identifier information technology – Learning, education, training and research (RAiD) Question: Do you approve the technical content of ISO/DIS 23527? Description: This document defines the use and structure of the Research Activity Identifier (RAiD) system. The Research Activity Identifier (RAiD) system includes a registry which supports the identification…
Read MoreVoted YES on Approval of TC46/SC9 N1261 Resolution 2021-20 ISO 3297 Minor Revision Question: Do you approve the proposed resolution TC46/SC9 2021-20 for a minor revision of ISO 3297? Description: ISO/ TC 46/SC 9 resolves to initiate a minor revision of ISO 3297 Information and documentation – International standard serial number (ISSN) to make editorial…
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NEASIS&T is hosting an hour-long Annual Meeting Experience Report online event on Friday, November 19th, from 11am – 12pm EST. NEASIS&T is the Northeast regional chapter of ASIS&T, the Association for Information Science & Technology, an organization that bridges the gap between information science practice and research. We have a lineup of Annual Meeting conference…
Read MoreVoted YES on Approval of Registration Authority for ISO 26324, DOI Question: Do you approve the nomination of The International DOI Foundation, Inc as the Registration Authority for ISO 26324? Description: ISO 26324 was revised and is currently out for ballot. As a part of the approval of the revised ISO 26324, the Registration Authority…
Read MoreVoted APPROVE on ISO/DIS 26324, Digital object identifier system Question: Do you approve the technical content of ISO/DIS 26324? Description: This International Standard specifies the syntax, description and resolution functional components of the digital object identifier system, and the general principles for the creation, registration and administration of DOI names (where DOI is an acronym…
Read MoreVoted APPROVE on ISO/DIS 233-3, Transliteration of Arabic characters into Latin characters – Part 3: Persian language – Transliteration Question: Do you approve the technical content of ISO/DIS 233-3? Description: This part of ISO 233 establishes a system for the transliteration into Latin characters of the Arabic characters (often called Perso-Arabic script) used to write…
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2021 Webinars Introduction to OpenRefine (DCMI) November 18, 2021 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST Sponsored by ASIS&T and DCMI Presenter: Elizabeth Wickes Additional Information and Registration In the Streets; On the Walls: Archiving, Activism, and the Urban Art Mapping Street Art Database (SIG-AH and SIG-VIS) December 9, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST…
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Call for Participation Universitat de Barcelona, Spain and viewable on Zoom The Europe Chapter (EC) of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) seeks participation in this year’s IST conference on Celebrating Theory and Practice. The conference will be held in Barcelona, Spain, and presentations will also be viewable on Zoom. We invite researchers,…
Read MoreThe standards committee voted YES on Appointment of Co-Project Leader for ISO/TC 46/ SC 11/ JWG1 Steffan Schwalm has been appointed as Project Leader for ISO/NP 26277, Requirements for the use of blockchain and DLT with authoritative records, records systems, and records management ISO TC 307 has nominated Victoria Lemieux as co-project Leader. Note: Please note…
Read MoreThe standards committee has voted YES on this New Work Item and the appointment of the convener SO/TC 46/SC 9 resolves to create a new working group, ISO TC 46/SC 9/WG 21, titled “Global Media Identifier (GMId) for distribution channels and brands”, to develop work item ISO/AWI 25975, Global Media Identifier (GMId) and appoints Mr.…
Read MoreThe standards committee has voted NO on TC 46 /SC 9 Ballot – Re-appointment – Convenor ISO/TC 46/SC 9/WG 12 The standards committee has vote NO on Call for experts – ISO/TC 46/SC 11/AHG11 – ISO/PWI 26396 Archives and records management – Managing Records in Cloud Computing Environments Question: Do you wish to nominate an expert…
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Hello information people! In my part of the northern hemisphere the clocks changed overnight, and although that means that I am missing an hour of much-needed sleep, I am experiencing the annual seasonal glee of looking out the window at almost 7 PM and realizing it’s still light! Another hour of light means I’ll be…
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Greetings colleagues, As we move deeper into the year, I’m struck by the incredible momentum building across our community. The energy within ASIS&T has always been strong, but this year feels different-bigger, more connected, and full of possibility. Much of that is thanks to the exciting initiatives ahead and the remarkable progress we’re making together.…
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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 award recipients are made after thoughtful and thorough consideration by appropriate jury or official body of the Association. The 2026 awards will be presented at…
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The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) Board is looking for a new Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of the Association of Information Science & Technology, the official journal of the ASIS&T, who has the expertise to drive the journal forward.The Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology (JASIST) is a leading international forum for peer-reviewed research in…
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20-23 APRIL, 2026 Online/On-Demand Certificate Course Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a disruptive but transformative technology that can bring value to libraries by enabling increased library use, optimizing collection analysis, and enhancing the user experience. Library and information professionals must keep abreast of advances in AI technologies in order to provide innovative and value-added services, access,…
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ISS/SLC26 Early Bird Registration Rates End April 6, 2026 Take advantage of Early Bird rates for the Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) before the deadline on April 6, 2026. Join colleagues this June in Albuquerque for valuable learning, idea-sharing, and professional connections across the information science and special libraries community. Beyond the…
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