Welcome to IASSIST Quarterly Vol. 49 No. 3! The four articles in this issue highlight a shared commitment to empowering diverse research communities through innovative approaches to data stewardship and support. ➡️ iassistdata.org/blog/2025/09...

📢 IASSIST Professional Development Webinar "A Gentle Introduction to NVivo" - #IASSIST #QDA Workshop Series! Discover how NVivo supports qualitative research. Thursday, October 9, 10am MST. Presented by: Paul Pival, University of Calgary. 🔗 Learn more and register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Organizational Archive Action Group was formed to commemorate IASSIST’s 50th anniversary conference. 🎉The map of past conferences and and a compilation video highlighting moments from the oral history interviews with long-time members are now available online. ➡️ iassistdata.org/blog/2025/06...

It is an IASSIST tradition for the President to give opening remarks at the first plenary of the Annual Conference. See the iBlog for Robin Rice’s opening remarks on 4 June in Bristol, England - a trip down memory lane reflecting on the association’s rich history. ➡️ iassistdata.org/blog/2025/06...

The winner of this year's #IASSIST Conference Paper Competition is: "Assessing Data Management and Sharing Plans: The 'State of Play' at Duke and Opportunities for Cross-Campus Collaborations". The related presentation: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...

We’re really looking forward to IASSIST 2025 and we hope you're too! All conference delegates should've received informational emails covering travel to Bristol, public transportation within the city, venue details, and suggestions for things to do during the stay. ➡️ iassistdata.org/conferences/...

Attending #IASSIST2025 and curious about what's happening at the UK Data Service? Check out this post to see the sessions the speakers from the UKDS will be delivering next week! ukdataservice.ac.uk/2025/05/28/u...

📌 The Programme and Local Arrangements Committees are looking forward to welcoming you to Bristol, UK! This is just a quick reminder that conference registration is closing at the end of this week (May 16) to ensure we have good counts for our various venues. store.uwe.ac.uk/conferences-...

📢 #IASSIST Workshop Series on Tools for Qualitative Research: How does QualCoder compare with NVivo, ATLAS.ti, MAXQDA? May 2, 12pm EDT. Presented by: Van Tran. Learn more and register: iassistdata.org/blog/2025/02...

📢 #IASSIST Webinar: An Introduction to Dynamic Data Governance — a people-first approach where everyone in the organisation plays a role in informing the governance leaders about data. April 29, 2025, 19:00 AEST. Presented by: Sam Spencer. Lear more and register: iassistdata.org/community/ia...

The Early Bird 🐦 rate for the "IASSIST at 50! Bridging oceans, harbouring data & anchoring the future" conference in Bristol, UK during the first week of June 2025 is open through April 13, 2025. Register now and secure your place! ➡️ store.uwe.ac.uk/conferences-...

IASSIST recently conducted its election of officers and additional members of the Administrative Committee. Congratulations to the incoming officers who will take up their positions in June at the Annual General Assembly in Bristol! 👏 ➡️ iassistdata.org/about/iassis...

The first issue of IASSIST Quarterly for 2025 presents three papers which review services offered by data librarians or issues important to them, and identify opportunities to incorporate innovative approaches to enhance those services for users and researchers. iassistdata.org/blog/2025/03...

✅ The #IASSIST2025 Conference committees are proud to announce that the full conference schedule is available! Create your own personalized schedule and see the details of the various presentations with OpenConf. Early bird registration is open through April 13. ➡️ iassistdata.org/conferences/...

📢 Discover how Taguette supports qualitative research, including its capabilities for handling different data types, collaboration and sharing options, and key analysis features. April 9, 2pm EDT. Presented by Vicky Rampin, organised by #IASSIST. Registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

✅ The IASSIST committees are proud to announce that booking for the 2025 IASSIST conference is now open! Join us as we celebrate the 50th Annual Conference of IASSIST in sunny Bristol, UK. Early bird rate isi valid until April 6, 2025. ➡️ iassistdata.org/conferences/...

Appropriate Uses of AI for Qualitative Analysis. #IASSIST webinar March 25, 4pm GMT. Discover how AI supports qualitative research, including its capabilities for handling different data types, collaboration and sharing options, and key analysis features. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🔷 March 11, 2025: AI-Driven Data: From Raw Insights to Visual Mastery. This #IASSIST webinar explores the transformative power of AI in the realm of data analysis and visualization. Discover how AI can streamline the journey from raw data to actionable insights! ➡️ iassistdata.org/community/ia...

IASSIST is seeking proposals to provide sponsorship of regional or local events during 2025. We are particularly looking to sponsor events that will attract data professionals who would benefit from IASSIST membership, but may not be able to attend our conferences. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

🛟 IASSIST members, along with members from organisations like RDAP and the Data Curation Network, initiated the Data Rescue Project to coordinate efforts in preserving USA federal data at risk. Data have already been rescued from various agencies. #datarescue iassistdata.org/blog/2025/02...

Not All Who Wander are Lost – Democratizing Data Support and Governance in 21st Century: Feb 28, 2025, 9am EST. This #IASSIST webinar presentation by Prof Longe Olumide Babatope addresses issues relating to democratizing data support and governance strategy.➡️ Register iassistdata.org/community/ia...

📢 Introducing the #IASSIST 2025 QDA Workshop Series! Join us in 2025 for a monthly deep dive into tools and technologies for qualitative data analysis (#QDA). Each webinar will showcase a different tool. 🔗Learn more and register: iassistdata.org/blog/2025/02... #QualitativeResearch #CAQDAS

IASSIST adopted Twitter early. For years it remained as the most engaging social media platforms for the association. However, we have noticed that the service is no longer suitable for its original purpose. Therefore we have decided to stop using X by Feb 11, 2025. ➡️ iassistdata.org/blog/2025/01...

2025 is an election year for #IASSIST. Nominations for candidates will be open until the end of January. The election will be held in March. See iassistdata.org/about/iassis... for more information about the 14 positions included in the election, schedule, duties and how to nominate/volunteer.

IQ 48(4) out now! The first two papers evaluate methods to enhance the findability of data deposited in data repositories. The next two focus on organizational structure and improving workflows. The IQ team wishes you peace, health, and happiness in the New Year! iassistdata.org/blog/2024/12...

Have you already submitted your proposal for the IASSIST 2025 in Bristol, UK? If not, we'd like to remind you that the deadline is this Friday, December 13, 2024. ➡️ iassistdata.org/conferences/...

Exploring #qualidata through the lens of FAIR, CARE, #openScience. Guest editors from the QSSHDIG Leadership Team invite proposals for a special issue of #IASSIST Quarterly on Aligning Qualitative Data Services with Open Science and Access. Abstracts due 1/31/25. iassistdata.org/blog/2024/11...

Do you use or teach a #qualitative software? The IASSIST qualitative data interest group is developing a workshop series on technology for #qualitativeresearch. ℹ️ Read more and apply by 12/6/2024. forms.gle/8JM2bLL6L5Q7...

IASSIST 2025 Call for Proposals: We invite submissions for presentations that embrace the conference theme: “Bridging oceans, harbouring data & anchoring the future”. The conference will be held in-person in Bristol, UK, from June 3-6, 2025. #iassist2025 iassistdata.org/conferences/...

🔹 Save the date! 🔹 IASSIST at 50! Bridging oceans, harbouring data & anchoring the future. We'd love for you to join us in Bristol, UK , for our anniversary conference June 3-6, 2025. The Call for proposals will be coming out soon. Stay tuned and share the news! iassistdata.org/conferences/...

🔹 Incorporating Data Quality into your teaching and research consultations -webinar November 7, 2024. The speakers will introduce an open educational resource on data quality literacy. ℹ️ Read more and register at iassistdata.org/community/ia...

Transforming Africa Through Data: Innovations, Governance, and Sustainable Development - 4th IASSIST Africa Regional Workshop Nairobi, Kenya, October 23-26, 2024. See the website for more information. #iassist iassistdata.org/conferences/...

Does your library have public-facing guidelines to set patron expectations for non-curation data services? If the answer is "no" or "I’m not sure", you’re not alone! Learn more by participating this interactive webinar on July 10, 2024, 2:00pm EDT. Register at iassistdata.org/community/ia...

New on iBlog: The first IASSIST conference as experienced by Ruby Lindsay. Discover the key takeways like learning about the past, the value of collaboration, and the joy of fostering fun and creativity! iassistdata.org/blog/2024/06...

We are delighted to announce that in May 2024, the IASSIST Quarterly earned the DOAJ Seal in recognition of using best practices in open access publishing. Only about 10% of DOAJ journals have been awarded the Seal. View information about the IQ in the DOAJ's listing: doaj.org/toc/2331-4141

The recording and slides for IASSIST's latest Professional Development webinar, co-hosted with the DEI Data Resources Interest Group, are now available. Indigenous Data: A few perspectives Diana Lewis, Stacy Allison-Cassin, Camille Callison iassistdata.org/community/ia...

We hope you had an amazing time in Halifax! While the best IASSIST & CARTO 2024 ever is wrapping up, don't worry - we'll see you next year in Bristol, UK to celebrate IASSIST's 50th conference. Have a safe journey home! #iassist2024 #iassist2025

The final day of the IASSIST & CARTO 2024 conference begins. After the sessions and lightning talks, it will be time for the closing ceremony. Still many interesting presentations ahead. While the fun is coming to an end, many mouth-watering memories will remain! iassistdata.org/conferences/...

Day 3 of IASSIST & CARTO 2024 ahead! Thursday kicks off with a keynote by Dr. Melanie Zurba. Following concurrent sessions, it's time for food and official business with ACMLA Annual General Meeting, and IASSIST Business Lunch. At 6:30 PM banquet at Cable Wharf! iassistdata.org/conferences/...

A new day at IASSIST & CARTO 2024 is about to begin! We have a full schedule ahead: the day opens with a keynote by Dr. Josh MacFadyen. Then there will be four rounds of parallel sessions. To top it all off, join us for the Poster, Wine, and Cheese session at 4 PM. iassistdata.org/conferences/...

IASSIST & CARTO 2024 starts today with workshops held at Dalhousie University. See the website and FAQ for more information. The registration desk will also be open from 3pm today iassistdata.org/conferences/...

Save the Date! We are delighted to announce that IASSIST 50th conference will be held in Bristol, UK, June 3-6, 2025. University West of England in Bristol will host IASSIST's semicentennial conference next year. Stay tuned for more information. iassistdata.org/conferences/...

IASSIST Professional Development Webinar: Indigenous Data: A few perspectives, Co-hosted with the IASSIST DEI Data Resources IG. May 16, 2024, 12-1:30pm EDT. This webinar reflects on issues Indigenous communities are currently facing. For more info and registration: iassistdata.org/community/ia...

The IASSIST & CARTO 2024 early bird registration rate of $475 USD for members ($525 for non-members) has been extended until April 5. As a reminder, registering for the conference is separate from registering for #iassist2024 workshops. iassistdata.org/conferences/...

Unlocking Insights: What Awaits at IASSIST & CARTO 2024? This year's program offers valuable insights for data professionals everywhere. At iBlog, we've connected with key figures organizing the conference to shed light on why attending is a worthwhile endeavour. iassistdata.org/blog/2024/03...

We are thrilled to announce that the full program for IASSIST & CARTO 2024 is now live! Join us in Halifax, Nova Scotia, May 28-31, 2024. Be sure to secure your spot before the early bird registration rate ends on 3/27/2024! #iassist2024 iassistdata.org/conferences/...

We are thrilled to announce that registration for IASSIST & CARTO 2024: Navigating the Future of Data is now live! Join us in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, May 28-31, 2024, at the Halifax Convention Centre. The full schedule will be released in March. iassistdata.org/conferences/...

Using IPUMS International: A Focus on Race & Ethnicity in Latin America: An overview of IPUMS with specific emphasis on race, ethnicity and related information in available census and survey microdata from Latin America. February 8, 2024, 11am EST / 4pm GMT. Register: iassistdata.org/community/ia...

The IASSIST & CARTO 2024 conference hotel is now ready to accept reservations. The Cambridge Hotel offers guests a great location and is only a 4-minute walk from the conference venue. Other options are available nearby. More info on the website!

We are delighted to offer the second special issue of the IASSIST Quarterly to showcase articles from the Africa workshop presented in the second Africa Workshop in October 2022. Guest editors for this double issue are Winny Nekesa and Robert Stalone Buwule. iassistquarterly.com/index.php/ia...