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New From JASIST Members of ASIS&T have full access to the Journal of Information Science and Technology (JASIST). If you are not sure how to access your member benefit, contact Pamela Yonker at pyonker@asist.org. JASIST Volume 74, Issue 3, March 2023 Special Issue: Artificial Intelligence and Work   Full Issue RESEARCH ARTICLES Artificial intelligence in the work…

New From Information Matters Check out the newest articles from Information Matters (IM), ASIS&T’s digital-only communication translational forum for information science, bringing relevant and current research evidence and industry developments, news, and opinion to a global public audience free of charge. Sign up for our weekly newsletters from IM. Doing Interdisciplinary Science: from Complex Systems to Computational Biology to…

New From ARIST The first featured ARIST article is now available: Understanding data culture/s: Influences, activities, and initiatives: An Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST) paper, by Gillian Oliver, Jocelyn Cranefield, Spencer Lilley, and Matthew J. Lewellen.  Interested in being published in ARIST? Attend the ARIST Paper Writing Workshop with presenters and ARIST Editorial Board…

Chapter News, March 2023 Europe Chapter Call for Abstracts, IST ’23: Information Science Perspectives on Documenting Processes and Practices Information Science Trends (IST) 2023: Information Science Perspectives on Documenting Processes and Practices June 20-21, 2023, 09.00-16.00pm (CET) Uppsala & Online The ASIS&T European Chapter (EC) and European Student Chapter (ESC) together with the ERC-funded research project CAPTURE seek your…

SIG News, March 2023 SIG-III SIG-III International Café Meet Are you looking for an opportunity to know about the story behind the technological use of different apps in your daily life? Would you like to learn about different apps/software? How about a space for having a relaxing and friendly conversation? SIG-III International Café has organized…

Upcoming Webinars and Events Webinar: Critical Data Modeling (DCMI) Presenter: Karen Wickett Thursday, March 30, 2023 11:00 AM –  12:00 PM EDT Webinar: ARIST Paper Writing Workshop Presenters: Dr. Lisa Given, Dr. Bhuva Narayan, and Dr. John Budd Monday, April 3, 2023 6:00 PM –  7:00 PM EDT Webinar: To Skimp or to Step in:…

Affiliated Organization News, March 2023 ALISE ALISE 2023 Annual Conference Call for Proposals Is Now Open! The theme of the ALISE 2023 Conference, “Bridge the Gap: Teaching, Learning, Practice, and Competencies,” explores the linkage between professional and educational practice of LIS programs or iSchool curricula. In identifying the synergy and gaps between professional competencies and…

President’s Column, January 2023 Happy 2023! I hope you had a restful and joyous holiday break. The new year presents us with an opportunity to take stock of where we are concerning our initiatives and plans and build on our successes. Lydia and the excellent headquarters staff, with the addition of Kim Granados (welcome Kim!)…

ASIS&T Welcomes New Deputy Executive Director ASIS&T is pleased to announce that Kimberly Granados, CAE has joined ASIS&T as Deputy Executive Director. Kimberly has nearly 30 years of association experience overseeing membership, marketing, content and program development, chapter and interest group oversight, meetings & education, and foundations, most recently with the National Society of Professional…

Member Survey Summary In August 2022, the ASIS&T Membership Committee administered a member survey to all ASIS&T members between August 25 to September 16, 2022. A total of 315 members responded to scaled, forced choice, and open-ended questions and prompts.   The ASIS&T Board of Directors and staff have analyzed survey responses to learn more…