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The article provides an overview of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) bulletin special section. It is noted that this international section is dedicated to Susan O'Neil Johnson who has enormous contribution to ASIS&T's efforts in reaching out librarians and information professionals. She helped institutionalize the InfoShare Program of Special Interest Group/International Information Issues (SIG/III). She is the co-founder of the SIG/III International Paper Contest and worked to initiate its travel grant program. This section also includes visions from a globalized society, ASIS&T International Relations Committee Report, Survey of European Information Scientists and Global Information Resources.

The article presents a survey about the information professionals identification on the American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) benefits and services valuable to its European members. Survey shows that the professionals found many of the benefits are encouraging them to become members. It is recommended that the Society should conduct annual meeting in Europe, provide mentoring opportunities and include more coverage of European issues in publications. A list of regional professional associations that may partner the Society in the future are also developed to provide and strengthen these benefits.