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Member Spotlight, May 2023

May 14, 2023

In each issue of Inside ASIS&T, we ask a different member questions about their perspectives, advice, and experiences in the field of information science and technology. If you would like to be a featured member, email Pamela Yonker at pyonker@asist.org. Sachi Arafat Assistant Professor of Data Science, Faculty of Computing and Information Systems King Abdulaziz University,…

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New from JASIST, May 2023

May 14, 2023

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 6, June 2023 Special Issue: Data Science in the iField Issue Edited by: Yin Zhang, Ii-Yeol Song, Theresa Anderson, Dan Wu Full…

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New from Information Matters, May 2023

May 14, 2023

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. InfoFire: Is AI the future of everything? A fireside chat with one of the…

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Chapter News, May 2023

May 14, 2023

Asia Pacific Chapter As a part of organizing webinars for the AP community,  Asia-Pacific Chapter of ASIS&T is delighted to announce that we are going to host a webinar on “Useful e-Health Systems or Useful Health Information?” on May 23, 2023. Professor Isto Huvila from  information studies at the Department of ALM (Archival Studies, Library and…

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SIG News, May 2023

May 14, 2023

SIG-AI (Artificial Intelligence) SIG-AI and the European Chapter are hosting a virtual Student Research Symposium on Artificial Intelligence on 5 June 2023, 2:00 – 4:00 PM UK time (find your time here). The registration deadline is 1 June 2023. Cost is free to ASIS&T members, $5 for student non-members, and $10 for all other non-members.…

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Upcoming Webinars and Events, May 2023

May 14, 2023

Webinar: Useful e-Health Systems or Useful Health Information? (Hosted by Asia Pacific Chapter) May 23, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT   Webinar: Foundations, Techniques, and Applications of Information Visualization June 1, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT   Student research symposium on Artificial Intelligence Jointly hosted by ASIS&T AI SIG…

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Affiliated Organization News, May 2023

May 14, 2023

AfLIA LIS Education and Training Section Pre-conference LIS Education workshop on the new IFLA Guidelines for Professional LIS Education Programmes 22 May 2023 via zoom from 10:00 am to 13:00 GMT Click here for the schedule and registration details. ALISE ALISE Conference: Bridge the Gap: Teaching, Learning, Practice, and Competencies October 2-5, 2023 | Milwaukee,…

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ARIST Call for Submissions, May 2023

May 12, 2023

The Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST) publishes comprehensive and systematic reviews on topics relevant to information science, computing science, and technology, broadly defined. An ideal ARIST manuscript presents both an historic overview and a discussion of contemporary trends related to the topic being investigated. ARIST welcomes Expressions of Interest for authors to prepare manuscripts of two…

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NEW Work Item to Create an ANSI NISO Standard to Develop Standard Metadata for Remediation of Content for Accessibility

May 12, 2023

Voted YES on NEW Work Item to Create an ANSI NISO Standard to Develop Standard Metadata for Remediation of Content for Accessibility Description: his ballot is to approve a proposed new work item to create an ANSI/NISO standard to develop standard metadata for remediation of content for accessibility.

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Call for Nominations- InfoShare Award 2023

May 11, 2023

The ASIS&T’s Special Interest Group on International Information Issues (SIG-III) is sponsoring another group of deserving Information Professionals from developing countries for complimentary ASIS&T memberships (the financial burden of which would otherwise be prohibitive) for the year 2023. We are soliciting nominations of candidates for the InfoShare Membership Award (2023). Please include a one-page curriculum…

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SIG-Infolearn Events

SIG AM24 To Do’s

July 10, 2024

Please complete the following not later than the dates specified.   Submit a request for ribbons, if you want them, HERE (September 23, 2024)   Reserve a SIG Business Meeting Time HERE (October 1, 2024)   Submit your award and certificate requests HERE (October 11, 2024)    

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NEASIS&T Summer Webinar – August 8

July 10, 2024

What: Untold Stories, Untraveled Paths: Exploring Oral Histories & Micro-Mobility Innovations When: Thursday, August 8, 2024 11:00 AM –  12:00 PM EDT Where: Virtual via Zoom Who: NEASIS&T (Northeast Chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology)Cost: Free for ASIS&T members; $25 for non-members Registration Link Join us for an engaging webinar featuring two…

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Programme for Information Science Trends 2024

July 4, 2024

Information Science Trends 2024: Living online and offline, in darkness and light The ASIS&T European Chapter is delighted to share the programme for the IST 2024 conference, July 8-9 (via Zoom), featuring keynote presentations by Amber Cushing (UC Dublin) and Thomas Mandl (Uni Hildesheim) among further research presentations and posters. (Due to changes in the…

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Webinar: Local Government – Closest to Which People? Gender, Power, and Polarisation in 202

June 30, 2024

Presenter: Mayor Moira Were August 12, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT – Note time Website link: https://www.asist.org/meetings-events/webinars/local-government-closest-to-which-people-gender-power-and-polarisation-in-2024/

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Webinar: Local Government – Closest to Which People? Gender, Power, and Polarisation in 2024

June 30, 2024

Presenter: Mayor Moira Were August 12, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT – Note time Website link: https://www.asist.org/meetings-events/webinars/local-government-closest-to-which-people-gender-power-and-polarisation-in-2024/

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Webinar: Local Government – Closest to Which People? Gender, Power, and Polarisation in 2024

June 30, 2024

Presenter: Mayor Moira Were August 12, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT – Note time Website link: https://www.asist.org/meetings-events/webinars/local-government-closest-to-which-people-gender-power-and-polarisation-in-2024/

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Webinar: Local Government – Closest to Which People? Gender, Power, and Polarisation in 2024

June 30, 2024

Presenter: Mayor Moira Were August 12, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT – Note time Website link: https://www.asist.org/meetings-events/webinars/local-government-closest-to-which-people-gender-power-and-polarisation-in-2024/

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Four Members Chosen for the 2024 ASIS&T Fellowship

June 24, 2024

                        The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Michael Buckland, Lisa Given, Gary Marchionini and Diane Sonnenwald will be awarded the ASIS&T Fellowship in 2024. The Fellowship recognizes individuals who have made substantial and sustained contributions to ASIS&T…

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Greyson & McKay to Receive 2024 Lois Lunin Award

June 24, 2024

The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Devon Greyson of the University of British Columbia and Dana McKay of RMIT will both receive the 2024 Lois Lunin Award. The award recognizes individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the practice of Information Science and Technology through leadership, mentoring, and…

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