Posts by pyonker@asist.org
New From Information Matters, September 2022
New From Information Matters, September 2022 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. Tips for Library Staff…
Read MoreChapter News, September 2022
Chapter News, September 2022 Africa Chapter Elections for the 2023 Officers of the Africa Chapter are currently underway. All Africa Chapter members should have received a Survey Monkey email from Pamela Yonker. If you have not received your email, please contact Pamela Yonker at pyonker@asist.org. The deadline to cast votes is September 23, 2022 at…
Read MoreSIG News, September 2022
SIG News, September 2022 The following SIGs are currently electing officers for 2023. If you are a member of one of these SIGs and you did not receive a Survey Monkey ballot, please contact Pamela Yonker at pyonker@asist.org. SIG-ED: Deadline- September 22, 2022 at 11:45 PM EDT SIG-MET: Deadline- September 22, 2022 at 11:45 PM…
Read MoreUpcoming Webinars and Events
Upcoming Webinars and Events Webinar: Meet the Authors Series: Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence (Winner, 2022 Best Information Science Book Award) Presenter: Kate Crawford Thursday, September 29, 2022 11:00 AM –Â 12:00 PM EDT International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications (DC-2022) Discounted rates for ASIS&T…
Read MoreAffiliated Organization News, September 2022
Affiliated Organization News, September 2022 ALISE 2022 Annual Conference October 24-26, 2022 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Register here RAILS 2022 Off the RAILS: Changing Research for Changing Times” is a FREE online conference bringing together selected invited speakers over two half days on the 29th and 30th of November 2022 (AEDT). Speakers and programme information can be found here.…
Read MoreASIS&T is pleased to announce the launch of the Member Match Program!
ASIS&T is pleased to announce the launch of the Member Match Program! This program is designed to pair more senior, experienced ASIS&T members with newer, less experienced members for mentorship in the following areas: Research Advancement Research Collaboration Professional Networking Career Advancement Leadership Skills Development Greater Engagement with ASIS&T Networking at Annual Meeting Member Match mentorship relationships…
Read MoreCall for Nominations: SIG-VIS (Visualization, Images & Sound) Officer Positions (Deadline: Sept. 1st)
Call for Nominations: SIG-VIS (Visualization, Images & Sound) Officer Positions (Deadline: Sept. 1st) SIG-VIS, the Special Interest Group for Visualization, Images, and Sound, is recruiting nominees for officer positions to serve for the 2022-2023 term. More information about the responsibilities of SIG officers can be found here:Â https://growthzonesitesprod.azureedge.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/946/Official-2021-22-SIG-Manual.pdf SIG-VIS undertakes a number of activities throughout…
Read MorePresident’s Column, July 2022
President’s Column, July 2022 Hi 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…
Read More2022 Global Award Winners
2022 Global Award Winners The ASIS&T Awards and Honors Committee is delighted to announce the winners of the ASIS&T International Awards to individuals. Please join us in congratulating this year’s winners on their outstanding achievement. Award of Merit Harry Bruce Best Information Science Book Award “Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of…
Read MoreJoin Us for the Inaugural Information Science Summit
Join Us for the Inaugural Information Science Summit Join us for the inaugural in-person/virtual Information Science Summit entitled, Innovation and Trends in Information Science – Practice, Research, and LIS Education Co-Hosted by ASIS&T, ALISE & the iSchools Organization sponsored by SLA along with the SJSU, Simmons, and Syracuse iSchools and industry sponsor Varjo + MACE Free for ASIS&T members attending in person,…
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