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New IASSIST Quarterly posted, first issue of our 50th volume! Enjoy this special issue packed with articles about the challenges of sharing data from qualitative research. 50(1), iassistquarterly.com. #IASSIST

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A holiday gift: a new IQ! Read about an assessment project of DMSPs; a study of data stewards in academic institutions; the landscape of Canadian census portals; and data literacy education in statistics. 49(4), iassistquarterly.com/index.php/ia.... #IASSIST

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.

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."
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📢 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...

#IASSIST celebrated its 50th anniversary - and our partners from #TampereUniversity, Mari Kleemola and Tuomas J. Alaterä, had the opportunity to present FIDELIS project and its impact on the future of #data preservation.

👉Read more from Mari and Tuomas in thier latest blog : lnkd.in/d29yZFEi

Assessing data management and sharing plans: The "state of play" at Duke and opportunities for cross-campus collaboration Over the past few years, the United States has implemented a second round of data management policies, exemplified by the 2023 NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy and 2022 “Nelson Memo.” Effectivel...

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...

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Maybe a bit too late, but better late than never. Some impressions of the BEST #iassist EVER! Thanks you #bristol and #uwe for being such great Hosts 🙏🏻
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Reception at the IASSIST conference in the Art Museum of Bristol with people chatting in a large hall.

Wall art reading "you are loved" in the Art Museum Bristol

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Maybe a bit too late, but better late than never. Some impressions of the BEST #iassist EVER! Thanks you #bristol and #uwe for being such great Hosts 🙏🏻
#iassist2025 @iassistdata.bsky.social @gesis.org

A speaker on stage and 5 persons next to the stage with a banner that says IASSIST. On the stage behind the speaker the announcement for the next conference which will be virtual from June 1-5, 2026.

Always sad when one #IASSIST ends 🥲

🎉 #IASSIST2025 was the best one ever! 🎉

Passing the banner now for a virtual one next year. Looking forward to #IASSIST2026!

+++ Announcement of the official hashtag for the next #IASSIST! +++

#PyjamaIASSIST2026 🤭

Established Archive Challenges • Keeping up with constant changes in software and data • Managing crazy funding environments • At the same time, serving users who want easy access to data NEED Bring the technology to where the user community is

Its a "Long and Winding Road" for Research Data

IASSIST 2025 Panel on “How are data archives modernizing their platforms for FAIRness and sustainability?” @maggielevenstein.bsky.social from @icpsr.bsky.social providing an excellent discussion. #iassist #iassist2025

Announcing the 2025 IASSIST Workshop Series: Tools for Qualitative Research 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 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 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 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...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Taguette for Qualitative Data Analysis. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. In this session, Vicky Rampin will walk participants through using Taguette, a free and open source qualitative data analysis tool. Participants will learn how to upload documents, analyze them, and e...

📢 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...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Appropriate Uses of AI for Qualitative Analysis. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. The rise of Generative-AI has resulted in heated debate in the qualitative research community, with some heralding this new era with enthusiasm whilst others look at what’s occurring with horror. Whet...

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...

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.

🔷 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!
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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.

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...

Announcing the 2025 IASSIST Workshop Series: Tools for Qualitative Research 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.

📢 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 Elections 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.

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.

Please consider submitting a proposal for this special issue of #IASSIST Quarterly that I am guest editing with other members of the IASSIST #qualitative interest group leadership team. Abstract deadline is Jan. 31!

Call for Papers: Special Issue of IASSIST Quarterly 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.

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.
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4th IASSIST Africa Regional Workshop 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.

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
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