History and Foundations of Information Science Special Interest Group (SIG HFIS) has a particular interest in historical and theoretical studies in information science.  We are hospitable to varied and eclectic interests.  A further indication of  SIG HFIS’s scope can be gathered inductively from the topics covered at recent ASIS&T Annual Meetings, which have included, Repositioning Information Science (a reflection on information science as a discipline), Towards Positive Information Science, Documentation and Communication in Aboriginal/Indigenous Cultures, and New Directions in Information History.

We invite proposals for panels and for contributions to panels for submission under the ample aegis of HFIS for the 74th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIST 2011), Bridging the Gulf: Communication and Information in Society, Technology, and Work, to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, October 9-13, 2011  Proposals should be formatted in accordance with the call for papers at http://www.asis.org/asist2011/am11cfp.html but sent to me ([log in to unmask]) as attachments.  I will submit all proposed panels and attempt to compile coherent panel(s) out of proposals for individual contributions received.

We would like proposals by May 15, 2011 (to give time to compile panel proposals from individual contributions). 

I look forward to receiving contributions from colleagues.

Julian Warner, Chair SIG HFIS

The guidance for submission for panels reads. 

Proposals for panels are invited on topics that include emerging cutting-edge research and design, analyses of hot or emerging trends, opinions on controversial issues, analyses of tools and techniques, and contrasting viewpoints from experts in complementary professional areas. Panels are not a substitute for a set of contributed papers, but must have a cohesive theme and promote lively interaction between panelists and audience members. Submit two to four pages that provide an overview of the issues to be discussed by the panel. Proposals should also list panelists who have agreed to participate and indicate the qualifications and contribution that each panelist will offer. Proposals for Pecha Kucha style presentations are encouraged.

For questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact 
Julian Warner [log in to unmask] (current chair)
Kathryn La Barre [log in to unmask] (incoming chair)
Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign