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The #IASSIST Qualitative Social Science and Humanities Data Interest Group (QSSHDIG) is pleased to announce the return of our speaker series on the practice of qualitative data analysis. Presenters will share their experiences and insight into doing qualitative work with a variety of data types and methods. The series aims to bring together qualitative researchers across disciplines to see the variety of approaches to working with qualidata.
Read more and register: 🔹 https://iassistdata.org/blog/2026/03/05/announcing-the-spring-2026-presentations-on-qualitative/

Announcing the Spring 2026 Presentations on Qualitative Data Analysis

IASSIST is an international organization of professionals working in and with information technology and data services to support research and teaching in the social sciences and beyond.

IASSIST - International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology

IASSIST Data Mar 9

From Feed to Archive: A Roadmap for Sustainable Social Media Research webinar on Thursday, March 12, 2026, 11:00 EST. This panel discussion offers a roadmap for researchers looking to preserve social media data for long-term use while navigating the evolving landscape of platform policies and global regulations. Brought to you by the #IASSIST Professional Development Committee.
➡️ https://iassistdata.org/community/iassist-webinars/

IASSIST Webinars

IASSIST is an international organization of professionals working in and with information technology and data services to support research and teaching in the social sciences and beyond.

IASSIST - International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology

IASSIST Data Mar 9

📢 IASSIST is seeking proposals to provide monetary sponsorships of regional or local programs and events during calendar year 2026.

Events asking for sponsorship should gather data professionals from multiple institutions and may vary in size and scope with preference given to events from underrepresented #IASSIST membership areas.

Proposals are due on April 3rd, 2026. Notification will be given by April 15th. Sponsorship requests may range up to $1,000 USD.
➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoLb3OEajUP8uTu6bEif7HvmxaAjt4XHmgyiNadU3CdKL4cQ/viewform

IASSIST 2026 Sponsorship Proposals

IASSIST is seeking proposals to provide sponsorship of regional or local events during calendar year 2026. Events asking for sponsorship should gather data professionals from multiple institutions and may vary in size and scope (from workshops to conferences). These may be established events or new endeavors. We are particularly looking to sponsor regional or local level events that will attract data professionals who would benefit from IASSIST membership, but may not always be able to travel to attend IASSIST conferences. Preference will be given to events from underrepresented IASSIST membership areas such as Africa, Asia/Pacific, Eastern Europe, and Latin/South America. Accepted events will be required to designate an active IASSIST member as the liaison. Generally, this would be an IASSIST member who will be attending the event and although not required, may be on the planning committee or otherwise contributing to the event. Additionally, award funds must be able to be received by an established institutional account not a personal account. Funds may not be used to pay for any individual's costs, such as transportation or honorarium. Proposals are due on April 3rd, 2026 via this application form. Notification of sponsorship awards will be by April 15th. The number and monetary extent of awarded sponsorships will depend on the number and quality of applications received within a total budgeted limit. Sponsorship requests may range up to $1,000 USD. Questions can be directed to Amanda Tickner, IASSIST membership chair at: [email protected]

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Vicky Rampin (née Steeves)Jan 26

has anyone made an #IASSIST quaterly template in google docs? I know the official is still MS docs but has anyone got the same thing but google docs?

IASSIST Data Dec 3

Akwaaba to Data! Read Azeez Adeoye’s reflections in the IASSIST blog on the vibrant discussions at the recent #IASSIST Africa Conference in Accra, Ghana. "Conferences are not just about presentations and papers, they are about people, places, and possibilities."

➡️ https://iassistdata.org/blog/2025/11/28/akwaaba-to-data/

Akwaaba to Data: My Memoir of the IASSIST Africa Conference in Ghana

IASSIST is an international organization of professionals working in and with information technology and data services to support research and teaching in the social sciences and beyond.

IASSIST - International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology

IASSIST Data Nov 24

✅ How can you turn qualitative research questions and raw data into clear, actionable steps for analysis? To make analysis more transparent, the #IASSIST Qualitative Social Science & Humanities Data Interest Group (QSSHDIG) is launching a 2026 webinar series where researchers go behind the scenes of their data analysis to show exactly how they approach qualitative research.

We are now seeking presenters!

📅 Deadline for proposals is December 12, 2025.

➡️ https://iassistdata.org/blog/2025/11/21/cfp-behind-the-scenes-of-qualitative-data-analysis/

CFP: Behind the Scenes of Qualitative Data Analysis

IASSIST is an international organization of professionals working in and with information technology and data services to support research and teaching in the social sciences and beyond.

IASSIST - International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology

IASSIST Data Sep 25

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. All of them underscore the importance of adaptable infrastructure, inclusive training, and responsive guidance.

➡️ https://iassistdata.org/blog/2025/09/25/from-fair--principles-to-data-competencies-lving-library-support-for-data-driven-scholarship/

Editors’ notes: From FAIR principles to data competencies: Evolving library support for data-driven scholarship

IASSIST is an international organization of professionals working in and with information technology and data services to support research and teaching in the social sciences and beyond.

IASSIST - International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology

IASSIST Data Sep 24

📢 IASSIST Professional Development Webinar "A Gentle Introduction to NVivo" - Next session in the #IASSIST #QDA Workshop Series!
🔹Discover how NVivo supports qualitative research, including its capabilities for handling different data types, collaboration and sharing options, and key analysis features. This session will include a live demonstration and time for Q&A.

Thu, October 9, 10am MST. Presented by: Paul Pival, University of Calgary.
🔗 Learn more and register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kUcUXHWGQ6K-0uJRzMj6iA

IASSIST Data Jun 24, 2025

The Organizational Archive Action Group was formed to commemorate IASSIST’s 50th anniversary conference. The group undertook two projects in preparation for the event: conducting oral history interviews with long-time members about their reflections on past conferences, the organization’s impact on their careers, and their hopes for #IASSIST’s future; and creating a map of past conferences from 1974 to 2025.
🎉The map and a compilation video are available online.
➡️ https://iassistdata.org/blog/2025/06/02/iassist-celebrates-50-years-and-50-conferences/

IASSIST Celebrates 50 Years and 50 Conferences!

IASSIST is an international organization of professionals working in and with information technology and data services to support research and teaching in the social sciences and beyond.

IASSIST - International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology

IASSIST Data Jun 19, 2025

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 -- delivered as the outgoing President in 2025 at the 50th anniversary #IASSIST conference -- a heartfelt trip down memory lane reflecting on the association’s rich history and evolution.

➡️ https://iassistdata.org/blog/2025/06/14/opening-remarks-for-the-50th-anniversary-iassist-conference/

Opening remarks for the 50th anniversary IASSIST conference

IASSIST is an international organization of professionals working in and with information technology and data services to support research and teaching in the social sciences and beyond.

IASSIST - International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology