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NASIG is an independent non-profit dedicated to advancing the information community through collaboration, events, and innovation in scholarly communications, serials, & e-resources. For more info, visit: nasig.org
Cheers to a great cause! Join us tomorrow for a NASIG Happy Hour at ER&L Fest!
Come unwind, connect with colleagues, and support NASIG at our 50/50 Fundraiser & Friends event!
📅 Tuesday, March 3 🕔 5:00 – 6:30 PM 📍 Dive Bar & Lounge | 1703 Guadalupe St.
See you there!
#NASIG #ERL2026
Speaker: Tasha Mellins-Cohen, Executive Director, COUNTER Metrics.
Register 👉 [https://nasig.org/event-6568060]
How is the scholarly publishing world measuring usage in an era of AI and open access? 📖🤖
Join NASIG on March 24 (1–2 PM ET) for a webinar on the evolving COUNTER Code of Practice — covering OA reporting, syndicated content, and AI usage guidelines.
Please join us on February 10th at 2 PM ET for the NASIG webinar Predatory Publishing: A Practical and Nuanced Overview.
Monica Berger will present a nuanced understanding of predatory publishing with practical insights for librarians.
Learn more and register at nasig.org/event-6533330
Join us for timely conversations and hands-on learning!
Register now: [https://nasig.org/event-6453725]
Pre-Conference Workshops (June 2, 2026 – included with registration!) Choose from:
✅ OpenRefine with Karen Kohn, Temple University
✅ Introduction to Serials Cataloging with Steve Shadle, University of Washington
✅ Cataloging Comics* with Mandy Hurt, Duke University
📚 Exciting programming updates for #NASIG2026 !
Vision Sessions:
🎤 Raina Bloom (UW-Madison) presents "What Librarians Know" – exploring the urgent public value of librarians' expertise and commitment
🎤 Mondo Vaden on information and intersectionality in the digital millennium
Time to nominate NASIG's next leaders!
We're looking for our 2026 Vice President/President-Elect and Secretary-in-Training. Think you'd be great? Know someone who would? Nominations are open!
📧 jzuccaro@syr.edu
📅 Deadline: Jan 5, 2026
#NASIG #LibraryLife #Leadership #Serials
Early bird registration is available through May 2, 2026, with rates starting at just $110 for students and $450 for members.
📍 Historic Memorial Union at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
🔗 Register now: nasig.org/NASIG-Annual...
See you at the Union Terrace! #NASIG2026
🎉 Registration is Now Open! 🎉
Join us for NASIG's 41st Annual Conference, June 2-4, 2026, in Madison, WI! Celebrate four decades of advancing scholarly communication and building connections across the library, publisher, and vendor communities.
NISO Plus Baltimore 2026 logo with skyline. February 16–18, Marriott Waterfront, Register Now! https://niso.plus/
The #NISOPlus26 in Baltimore preliminary program is now available! Highlights include the open keynote from @bnonnecke.bsky.social, the Miles Conrad Lecture by @alondra.bsky.social , & interactive sessions on #AI, #metadata, #OpenResearch, & more. Join us! niso.plus/2025/12/the-...
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The December 2025 Issue of the NASIG Newsletter is now available! Check it out for updates from the NASIG President, news on the upcoming conference, information on upcoming webinars, and other updates from NASIG members.
The newsletter is available at open.clemson.edu/nasig/.
Deadline: December 19, 2025
Submit: proposalspace.com/calls/d/1903
Accepted presenters receive 50% off registration! Questions? Email nasigppc@gmail.com
#nasig2026
NASIG's 41st Annual Conference is coming to Madison, WI, June 2-4, 2026! We're seeking in-person presentations on topics including:
-Electronic resource management
-Scholarly communication & open access
-AI in technical services
-Metadata & cataloging standards
-DEI in libraries ...and more!
Join us Dec 11, 2-3pm ET for "Asking for More: What Works in Academic Library Acquisition Negotiation," a NASIG Continuing Education Committee webinar.
Learn strategies from experts Amy Pham & Jill Grogg who bring 25+ years of combined negotiation experience.
Link for details and to register below
Join us for an upcoming NASIG webinar - Digital Preservation Resources and Tools: 404 No More
Learn more at nasig.wordpress.com/2025/10/21/d...
November 12, 2025 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET
Can’t attend live? All registrants get access to the recording.
Register at www.nasig.org/event-6405650
Headed to the Charleston Conference? We hope you can join us for a NASIG meetup and fundraiser on Tuesday night. Details below! #chsconf25
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📌3:50 PM — Medium Sessions: Evidence-Based Collection Assessment & From Backlog to Breakthrough: Transforming Serials Processing with Alma Tools — Susan Dahl, Kimberly Kennedy, Sam Horstmann
📌4:30 PM — Conference Wrap Up with NASIG President Jacque Brellenthin & the NASIG Autumn Committee
📌2:40 PM — Pre-Recorded Sessions Q&A with Speakers: Russell Michalak, Karen Harker, Colleen Cressman, Sarah Hoke, Mary Wegmann, Sidonie Devarenne, Braith B., Dejah Rubel, Kevin Burke, & Joni Addis
📌3:10 PM — Access, Audited: A Seamless Access Framework for Improving the User Experience — John Felts
🎊 It's the FINAL DAY of NASIG Autumn! 🍂
Join us at 2 PM Eastern for our closing sessions—let's finish strong!
Today's Sessions:
📌 2:00 PM — Learning as We Go: The Realities of Authentication Technology Training for Librarians — Zhaneille Green, Abigail Wickes
📌How We Handled Records in the Aftermath of Marcive Inc.'s Closure
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📽️Q&A with Recorded sessions speakers
📌The Acquisition of Serials for a Fashion Collection
📌Opera AI: Experimenting with CatalogerGPT to Translate MARC Records for Filmed Operas
📌Digital Lending Toolkit: Blueprints for our Resource Sharing Future
Day 2 of NASIG Autumn is underway!
Sessions start at 2 PM Eastern—don't miss out!
Today's Sessions:
📌Fullmetal Automation: Increasing LGBTQ+ Discoverability at Emory Libraries
📌 Balancing Innovation and Integrity: Evaluating AI Tools in Library Acquisitions — Megan Horn
Join us for a day of learning, networking, and professional growth! 💡
#NASIG #NASIGAutumn #ElectronicResources #LibraryScience #ProfessionalDevelopment
📌 Gotta Catch-em All: CoMeekCon — Ronne Jones Cox
📌 Managing Corporate Research Tools in Academia: Pain Points and Paths Forward — Kelly LaVoice
📌 Mind the Gap: Expectations vs. Reality in Electronic Resources Management Skillset — Meghan Lenahan
💡 Vision Session-Sustainable Workflows and Healthy Boundaries: Thriving Through a Season of Constant Change — Shamella Cromartie
📌 Everyday AI: Practical Applications for Managing Library Resources — Susan McClellan
📌 Adopting a Long Tail Approach to Curriculum-Based E-Acquisitions - James Rhoades
🎉 Day 1 of NASIG Autumn is HERE! 🍂
Ready to dive into today's incredible lineup? From AI applications to sustainable workflows, we've got you covered!
Today's Sessions include:
Register: nasig.org/NASIG-Autumn... today!
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Featured Vision Speaker: Shamella Cromartie, Associate Dean at Clemson University Libraries, will share practical strategies for protecting staff wellness and maintaining service quality during organizational change.
Check out the full schedule on Sched: nasigautumn2025.sched.com
Last chance for early-bird pricing! Registration ends this Friday, October 10th
Join us October 14–16 for NASIG Autumn 2025—a can't-miss virtual conference for scholarly communications professionals.