ASIST : American Society for Information Science & Technology

http://www.asis.org/

Mission

The mission of the American Society for Information Science and Technology is to advance the information sciences and related applications of information technology by providing focus, opportunity, and support to information professionals and organizations.

Establish new information professionalism in a world where information is of central importance to personal, social, political, and economic progress by:

·        Advancing knowledge about information, its creation, properties, and use

·        Providing analysis of ideas, practices, and technologies

·        Valuing theory, research, applications, and service

·        Nurturing new perspectives, interests, and ideas

·        Increasing public awareness of the information sciences and technologies and their benefits to society

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History

ASIST was founded on March 13, 1937, as the American Documentation Institute (ADI).  Its initial interest was in the development of microfilm as an aid to learning.  The name change took effect January 1, 1968, and emphasized the fact that the membership of ASIS is uniquely concerned with all aspects of the information transfer process, a national professional organization for those concerned with designing, managing, and using information systems and technology.  Another name change took place in 2000 when the organization added the "& Technology" to the former ASIS name. 

Membership Prices:   Regular $115, Student $30

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Benefits of membership:

·        Subscription to the Bulletin

·        Choice between electronic access or printed copies of Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology  (JASIST)

·         Jobline (Participation in the ASIST Placement Service)

·        Listing in and copy of the Handbook & Directory

·        Membership in the local chapter (where one exists)

·        Opportunity to join Special Interest Groups

·        Right to vote and hold office

·        Reduced registration fees on all ASIST meetings and education programs

·        Discounts on ASIST publications

·        Eligibility for the ASIST group insurance program

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UK Student Chapter

One of the newest student chapters of ASIS, the University of Kentucky's chapter has already made a name for itself by being the largest student chapter in the history of ASIS, with over 55 members, drawing from library & information science, telecommunications, and computer science, among others. Our chapter is sponsored by the Southern Ohio chapter of ASIS(SOASIS).

   University of Kentucky Faculty Advisor:  Gerry Benoit, gbenoit@pop.uky.edu

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Information professionals should consider joining ASIST because:

1) ASIST informs its members of a broad range of developments in the field of information science.
2) ASIST introduces its members to new technologies and future trends.
3) ASIST allows for opportunities to network with other information professionals.
4) ASIST provides insights from experts in the field.
5) ASIST offers its members workshops to improve their professional skills and advance their career.

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Reference source:  All information for this document was collected from the ASIST website:  http://www.asis.org/

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