The NASIG Program Planning Committee (PPC) invites facilitators to submit ideas for Informal Discussion and User Groups during the 41st annual conference, to be held June 4th from 11:45-12:45 pm. More details and a submission form are available at forms.gle/UdsyS3q3rtcx...

Heading to Madison, WI for #NASIG2026 next month? We've put together a guide to help you make the most of your time in the city. From Frank Lloyd Wright trails and lakeside nature preserves to farm-fresh markets and some seriously good restaurants.

The NASIG 41st Annual Conference wouldn't be possible without our sponsors! Don't forget to check out our vendor sessions on Wednesday, June 3rd including an all-day vendor expo, vendor lightning talks, and an ice cream social hosted by Springer Nature.

🎓 Upcoming Webinar: Coming to Terms - Reparative Cataloging Practices How can libraries create more inclusive catalogs that truly serve diverse communities? Join us on May 13 at 2:00 PM ET for a deep dive into reparative cataloging practices with experts from Brooklyn Public Library and BookOps!

📚 Upcoming Webinar | "It isn't part of our language": Self-naming and Indigenous Peoples in Library Data Join Laura Daniels & Steven Folsom from Cornell on May 6 (2–3PM EDT) as they share how they worked directly with Haudenosaunee leaders to bring self-naming into LCSH. Free for NASIG members!

This week is your last chance to register for #NASIG2026 at the early bird rate! 🎉 Saturday, May 2nd is the deadline. After that, all registration rates increase by $50. 🏨 Hotel blocks are also filling up fast, so book soon! 📋 Full conference rates (through May 2): See you in Madison! 🧀

Congratulations to the newly elected NASIG leaders: Vice President/President-Elect Mary Ann Jones, Middle Tennessee State Members-at-Large Todd Enoch, University of North Texas Lisa Martincik, University of Iowa Secretary-in-Training Sarah Dennis, University of Notre Dame

Join us for fun social events at the 2026 Annual NASIG Conference! June 2nd (pm): Evening reception with food and drink. June 3rd (am): Walk the ramble route taking you along the front of the beautiful Lake Mendota. June 3rd (pm): Dine Arounds and board game social. nasig.org/NASIG-Annual...

⏰ Only two weeks left to register before rates increase! Join us June 2–4, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin for the NASIG 2026 Conference. 🎤 Explore our full schedule of sessions to learn more! ✅ Register and book your hotel by May 1 to secure the best rates. nasig.org/NASIG-Annual...

Just a reminder that this standards webinar is next Monday. Register today!

📚 NASIG Webinar: Getting Involved in Library Standards This panel brings together professionals who actively serve on major standards committees to talk about what it’s like to serve on a standards committee 🗓 April 20, 2026 ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM EDT 🔗 Register here: nasig.org/event-6603514

There is still time to register for the upcoming webinar: Do I Need a Mentor? – A Panel Discussion. Registration is free for NASIG members and students!

The deadline for proposals for Snapshot Sessions and Great Ideas Showcases has been extended to Friday, April 10th. These are two great formats for new presenters and smaller-scale presentations. We look forward to seeing you in Madison this June! Proposal Form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

📣 NASIG Webinar: Do I Need a Mentor? Apr 8 • 2–3pm ET Explore why mentorship matters + how to be a strong mentee. Free for NASIG $35 for @nisoinfo.bsky.social and @scholarlypub.bsky.social members $60 non‑members $120 group. Register: nasig.org/event-6596560 Questions: [email protected]

Excited to share that the full schedule is now live for the 41st Annual NASIG Conference, happening June 2–4, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin! ✅ Register and book your hotel by May 1 for the best rates. We hope to see you in Madison! nasig2026.sched.com

The NASIG Program Planning Committee is now accepting proposals for two exciting presentation formats at #NASIG2026: 🔹 Snapshot Sessions (June 3, 4:30–5:15 PM) – 5-minute presentations spotlighting an idea, project, or workflow. A fantastic entry point for first-time conference speakers!

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

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

📚 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! 📧 [email protected] 📅 Deadline: Jan 5, 2026 #NASIG #LibraryLife #Leadership #Serials

🎉 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.

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-...

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/.

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

🎊 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

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

🎉 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:

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.

Tackling a problem in scholarly communications? Whether you have a solution to propose or just want to brainstorm with others, #NISOPlus26 in Baltimore (February 16–18) is the place to start a conversation! Submit your idea(s) soon—the call for proposals closes October 17: forms.gle/dg5LNBLwV42v...

Whether you're new to NASIG or a veteran member, please consider volunteering for a committee at nasig.org/Committee-Vo.... Our 16 standing committees include:

🎉 NASIG Autumn 2025 registration is OPEN! Join us October 14-16 for our virtual conference designed for scholarly comms professionals worldwide. ✨ NEW: Full schedule now available featuring Vision Speaker Shamella Cromartie (Clemson University) on staff wellness & organizational resilience.

Whether you missed #NISOPlus25 Global/Online last week, or attended and want to continue the conversation, now's your chance! Our NISO Plus Baltimore meeting is happening February 16–18, 2026, and the call for proposals is open! Submit your idea (or ideas!) by October 17: niso.org/niso-io/2025...

🚀 Registration is NOW OPEN for NASIG Autumn! 📚 Join us virtually October 14–16 for an incredible mix of live and on-demand sessions designed for the evolving world of scholarly communications. 🔗 Don't wait—register today! lnkd.in/eVQJG9gP Full schedule coming soon on Sched.

There is still time to register for this exciting webinar: “What I've Learned from Leading AI Initiatives - and How You Can Apply It Today” with Leo S. Lo. The webinar will be held this Wednesday, September 10th from 2-3pm EDT. Register now at nasig.org/event-6300639

The proceedings from the 39th NASIG Annual Conference held in Spokane, WA from June 3–7, 2024 are now available! This content is open access and freely available under a Creative Commons license. journals.publishing.umich.edu/nasig/issue/...

Join NASIG’s webinar: “What I’ve Learned from Leading AI Initiatives” 📅 Sept 10 | 🕑 2–3 PM EDT | 💻 Zoom Leo S. Lo will share practical insights from his leadership in national AI literacy efforts and large-scale training programs. nasig.org/event-6300639

The deadline to submit proposals is this Friday, August 22nd! Registration is free for speakers. We look forward to receiving your proposals!

The NASIG Autumn Virtual Conference is happening Oct 14–16, 2025, and the Call for Proposals is OPEN! 🔹 Short (7 min), Medium (15 min), or Long (30 min) sessions 🔹 Global reach, free registration for speakers Submit by Aug 22: forms.gle/dDz6uvNjyupX... Details: nasig.org/NASIG-Autumn-Conference

NASIG's Mentoring Program is now accepting applications for 2025/2026! This yearlong program connects experienced professionals with students, recent grads, and early career librarians in areas like cataloging, metadata, technical services, digital preservation, scholarly communication & more.

Get a sneak peek at #NISOPlus25 Global/Online—the preliminary program is now available! We've got sessions on evolving #AI #OpenResearch #ResearchIntegrity #accessibility & new ways to think about & manage metadata. Register by Aug 15 for the best rates: niso.plus/2025/07/take...

Nancy S. Kirkpatrick, incoming dean at @smithlibraries.bsky.social, will deliver the closing keynote at #NISOPlus25 Global/Online! Learn more niso.plus/2025/07/nanc... or register to join us www.eventbrite.com/e/niso-plus-...

Join us for “Reframing Authority Control to Balance Creators’ Autonomy and Users’ Needs” to discuss access and creator autonomy. June 9, 2025 | 2–3 PM ET nasig.org/event-6181038 Registration is free for NASIG members and discounted for @nisoinfo.bsky.social and @scholarlypub.bsky.social members.

Have an idea for advancing the information community? Donʻt keep it to yourself—whether itʻs about AI, research Integrity, open research, metadata, or another hot topic, answer the call and submit a proposal for our virtual #NISOPlus25 Global/Online conference by June 20: niso.plus/2025/05/niso...

📣 FINAL DAY of #NASIG2025 TODAY! Join us for: - 11am EDT: Closing Session - 11:15am: Keynote on "Metadata & Social Justice" with Lynne Stahl - Afternoon sessions on Accessibility, OA, Burnout, Copyright & AI

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to our #NASIG2025 Award Recipients! 🏆 👏 Melissa Stevenson, Clemson University - First Timer Award 👏 Allie Landy, University of Toronto iSchool - John Riddick Student Grant Award Proud to support these outstanding professionals and look forward to their contributions to our field!

📣 hashtag#NASIG2025 Day 2 is in full swing! Join us virtually today for an action-packed schedule! 📣 Start your day with the NASIG Members Forum (11:00am-12:00pm EDT) where members can connect and share ideas! Check your email for the Zoom link. lnkd.in/eSPGyt5g