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International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology - an organization for data professionals supporting research and teaching in social sciences and beyond.
IASSIST DataApr 15

Registration is now open! #IASSIST2026 would love for you to join us for a virtual conference from 2-5 June 2026, to engage, connect, and collaborate around the theme of "Championing Data: Data Professionals at the Nexus”.

Each day will begin with a plenary speaker, followed by individual presentations in thematic tracks. The program also includes space for community-driven discussion and networking.

Registration fees: $50 for members / $110 for non-members.
➡️ https://iassistdata.org/conferences/iassist2026/registration/

IASSIST 2026 - Registration

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 DataApr 7

Presentations on Qualitative Data Analysis with Manika Lamba (University of Oklahoma): Thanking the World. April 13, 2026, 10:00-11:30am EDT, hosted by IASSIST's Professional Development Committee.

Since the 1990s, research on acknowledgment sections in scientific papers has gained momentum, yet a major hurdle remains—data availability. This challenge is even greater for theses and dissertations, where large-scale analysis has been historically difficult.

Register ➡️ https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ctjE4_scTVWXQwNIgYys_w#/registration

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Thanking the World. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Since the 1990s, research on acknowledgment sections in scientific papers has gained momentum, yet a major hurdle remains—data availability. This challenge is even greater for theses and dissertations, where large-scale analysis has been historically difficult. In this talk, I will share my ongoing research into these often-overlooked texts, revealing what they tell us about academic collaboration and support networks. I will also discuss my efforts to build a human-annotated dataset, enriching metadata using large language models for dissertation data, and finally sharing my progress and introducing a "new" open-source tool for quantitative coding. Speaker: Manika Lamba, University of Oklahoma

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IASSIST DataMar 31

It is our pleasure to present the first issue of the 50th volume of IQ. Over the years, IQ has transitioned into a peer-reviewed publication, offering our community a venue to share their research, experience, insight, and best practices for using information technology and data to support research and teaching.

We are delighted to open the new volume with a special double issue, dedicated to unique challenges of data sharing in the context of qualitative research.

➡️ https://iassistdata.org/blog/2026/03/31/aligning-qualitative-data-services-with-open-science-and-access/

Editors’ notes: Aligning qualitative data services with open science and access

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 DataMar 26

📢 Save the Date! #IASSIST2026 would love for you to join us for a virtual conference from June 2 to June 5, to engage, connect, and collaborate around the theme of "Championing Data: Data Professionals at the Nexus".

Stay tuned - registration will open in April!

We are thrilled to announce that the conference program listing is now available, including all individual presentations and longer block sessions. Full details forthcoming with registration in April.

ℹ️ https://iassistdata.org/conferences/iassist2026/

IASSIST 2026 - Main Page

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 DataMar 12
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 DataMar 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 DataMar 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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IASSIST DataDec 19

Deadline extended! ❗ The IASSIST Qualitative Social Science & Humanities Data Interest Group (QSSHDIG) is launching a 2026 webinar series where researchers take you behind the scenes of their data analysis to show how they approach qualitative research. The deadline for presentation submissions to be included in the webinar series has been extended to January 9, 2026.

➡️ 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 DataDec 16
IASSIST 2026 invites you to join us for a virtual conference on June 2-5, 2026! We are currently collecting submissions for the conference structured time: papers, presentations, panels, roundtables, and other novel virtual meeting formats that embrace our conference theme, "Championing Data: Data Professionals at the Nexus". The deadline for submissions is this Friday December 19, 2025, with no extension this year.
➡️ https://iassistdata.org/conferences/iassist2026/call-for-proposals/
IASSIST 2026 - Call for Proposals

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 DataDec 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