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Author(s) -
Hirsh Sandy
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
bulletin of the association for information science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2373-9223
DOI - 10.1002/bult.2015.1720410302
Subject(s) - outreach , public relations , political science , strategic planning , diversity (politics) , corporate governance , public administration , sociology , library science , management , law , computer science , economics
EDITOR'S SUMMARY Just after ASIS&T's 2014 Annual Meeting in Seattle, the meeting of the Council of Scientific Society Presidents (CSSP) drew representatives from about 60 organizations, many facing challenges similar to those our Association faces. For ASIS&T president Sandy Hirsh, important takeaways included the realization that many, like ASIS&T, are changing to become more inclusive and that all the CSSP societies benefit from the organization's collective voice to promote public awareness of science. Shared best practices on strategic planning, governance, public and international outreach, diversity and relationships with other organizations will be valuable. Progress within ASIS&T continues on the goals of strategic planning, membership management and advocacy. All are being actively pursued following focus group input and member feedback. The website redesign is nearly complete and serves as a stimulus for broader reassessment and updating efforts.