We’re hiring a Portfolio Specialist at Lyrasis! Manage renewal contracts, build vendor relationships, resolve issues and support members across our portfolio. Apply by March 19 → https://ow.ly/kNLG50Ym850

New guest blog from Weave: Journal of Library User Experience editors highlights how OACIP support strengthens their open access model and deepens UX community engagement. Read more: https://ow.ly/pr9T50YneUT Michigan Publishing #OpenAccess #UserExperience #DiamondOA #OACIP

LA County Library is a proud partner of the Arts for Incarcerated Youth Network, with whom they run arts workshops. Through Biblioboard, the LA County Library is able to publish art created in these workshops and share them community-wide! Take a look ➜ https://ow.ly/KLw150Yn3ct

Membership Matters! Did you know that as a Lyrasis member you are invited to contribute to our online Job Bank? Members can post openings for free, and each listing remains live for 3 months. Explore jobs, apply, or share your opportunities: https://ow.ly/uh2F50Yj195

We are pleased that our journal, Environmental Humanities, is part of the OACIP 2025-2026 cohort. This group of nine Diamond OA journals is accepting contributions through 7/31. Learn more about OACIP: buff.ly/vTVZP1q @wearelyrasis.bsky.social Access Environmental Humanities: buff.ly/kwx0PgI

New article out from Semantics & Pragmatics—an example of the high‑impact scholarship made possible through open access! Read today: https://ow.ly/aAVa50Yj0zk Support S&P through OACIP and contribute to sustainable OA: https://ow.ly/QUuh50Yj0Cj Linguistic Society of America ##DiamondOA #OpenAccess

ADA Title II deadlines are approaching and Lyrasis is here to help! Join us for "ADA Title II: Intersections of Compliance and E-Resource Licensing" on March 12 at 2 p.m. ET. Gain understanding on the new rules and requirements and get support from experts! Register: https://ow.ly/M8f150Yj2AS

⏰ Deadline approaching! Lyrasis members — Lyrasis Catalyst Fund applications are due Friday, Feb. 27. Don’t miss your chance to push innovation forward. Details + application ➜ https://ow.ly/Sl0Y50Yhc7p #LyrasisCatalystFund #GrantFunding

Big news: the OACIP Advisory Board has been announced! 🎉 These leaders are helping shape the future of open access publishing—ensuring sustainable, user-friendly models for scholarship. Check out the board and learn more: https://ow.ly/Zj1650Yeq3q #OACIP #OpenAccess #AdvisoryBoard

ORCID 101 Webinar – Feb. 18 Learn how your free ORCID iD makes your professional activities and contributions visible. We’ll cover what ORCID is, how to build your record, and how to keep it updated. Register: https://ow.ly/8CYu50Y9vGP #AcademicResearch #ScholarlyCommunication

The Lyrasis Annual Summit is happening Thursday, Feb. 12, and the response has been overwhelming. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversations shaping the future of library, museum and cultural heritage communities. Register today: https://ow.ly/60fW50YanXW #LyrasisAnnualSummit

Lyrasis Hosting Services Open House 📆 Feb. 11 ⏰ 2 p.m. EST Join us to learn more about Lyrasis Hosting Services, hear directly from our team and explore how hosting solutions can further your organizational goals. 🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/6qFZ50Y64BL

Open infrastructure is the backbone of modern research — and strong networks make it work. Thanks to a US$500,000 contribution from @wearelyrasis.bsky.social, the IOI Fund is now over 80% toward its US$6M goal, expanding support for research networks across Africa and Latin America

This CNI briefing provides a quick update on the US RAiD (Research Activity Identifier) Pilot, led by the San Diego Supercomputer Center and @wearelyrasis.bsky.social, which aims to establish RAiD technical infrastructure and a sustainable business model in the US: youtu.be/iiu39mpMq2E

Join us for the Lyrasis Annual Summit! We are excited to invite members of the libraries, archives and museums community to our FREE virtual event on February 12 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. EST. Register now and secure your spot! https://ow.ly/Xtlb50Y1Nn6

Lyrasis is hiring a Marketing Assistant! We're looking for someone organized, creative and excited about supporting marketing campaigns that uplift libraries, archives and cultural heritage organizations. Apply today: https://ow.ly/Ox3N50Y0hZO #NonprofitJobs #MarketingJobs #JoinOurTeam

🌟 You're Invited to the Lyrasis Annual Summit! Gain insight from peers and leadership, strengthen your organization and learn how to maximize value with Lyrasis membership. Don’t miss this FREE opportunity on February 12 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. EST. Register: https://ow.ly/KsBh50Y0hJU

🌟 Partner Success Spotlight🌟 The Public Library of Saginaw minimizes barriers to access and maximizes exposure to their rich local history collections with BiblioBoard. Learn more about this partnership and access local collections at https://ow.ly/qzLG50XWPBQ

📢 Join us on January 27 for the Digital Shelf Publishing & Library Forum: Ethical AI in Libraries! Explore the opportunities and ethical challenges of generative AI in libraries and gain resources to ensure libraries continue to prioritize human inquiry. 🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/hlEo50XS6jN

Applications for The Lyrasis Catalyst Fund are now open! Info webinars: Jan 20 (3 p.m. EST) + Jan 22 (10 a.m. EST). Get clarity on process, guidelines + proposal tips. Optional draft reviews available as well! Learn more at https://ow.ly/BwJL50XSE8G. #GrantApplications #FundingOpportunities

Members, mark your calendars! The Lyrasis Catalyst Fund application opens January 6. This fund helps organizations bring creative, forward-thinking projects to life—building stronger communities and advancing access to knowledge. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/vPAO50XLFYl #GrantOpportunity

❄️ Warm Wishes from all of us at Lyrasis! Our team will be out Dec. 24 – Jan. 1, returning Jan. 2, 2026. Here’s to a joyful season and an inspiring new year!

The latest Lyrasis newsletter is out! Highlights include details on the Annual Summit, an announcement from The Lyrasis Catalyst Fund and a deep-dive into Lyrasis' history. Catch up here 👉 https://ow.ly/c6eM50XMxgM

We’re thrilled to celebrate Limn's participation in OACIP and the release of their 13th issue, "Ghostwriters." This issue, https://ow.ly/cnL350XK03y, dives deep into the pandemonium around AI, exploring it through the phenomenon of ghostwriting. Support the journal: https://ow.ly/ah3i50XK05a.

Busy holidays? Lyrasis members can learn on their own time with the Learning Library—listen to webinars on The Palace Project, open access, disaster preparedness and more. Watch now: https://ow.ly/4wSh50XIxrE. #OpenAccess #LyrasisMembers #OnlineLearning

📢 We're hiring! Lyrasis is seeking an Event Planner & Marketing Operations Coordinator to join our mission-driven team. We're looking for a strategic thinker who loves the energy of events but isn't satisfied with "the way we've always done it." Apply by Dec. 19 at https://ow.ly/4mkb50XKq8n

Did you know the founding of Lyrasis can be traced back to 1933? Learn more in this deep dive into Lyrasis’ history, researched and compiled by our own Consulting Program Lead, Katy Klettlinger. https://ow.ly/hCTJ50XFXiP

Did you know that DSpace Direct Hosting from Lyrasis provides built-in preservation, 24/7 monitoring, personalized support and transparent pricing with no hidden fees? Request a quote today and have more time for your mission 👉 https://ow.ly/IfSI50XFLrQ #DSpaceDirect #DigitalPreservation

NYU Libraries wanted to simplify ebook access for 66,000+ students. With The Palace Project + Lyrasis, they integrated 400,000+ titles into one mobile app that's secure, easy to use and built on open standards. Read more: https://ow.ly/4ARF50XFLWF. #AcademicLibraries #DigitalAccess #HigherEd

Want to write a novel but don’t know where to start? Join fantasy author S.G. Tasz for "Wizards of Word Count" on Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. EST. Learn how role-playing game strategies can help you draft your story with ease. Register now 👉 https://ow.ly/MzaC50XAjaE #IndieAuthors #WritingTips

Want the latest from Lyrasis? Sign up for our newsletter → https://ow.ly/cpWZ50Xtb4U Monthly updates, events and news from across the organization.

This #GivingTuesday, invest in Diamond Open Access! Support our new OACIP journals and help make research freely accessible. Learn more: https://ow.ly/wIXA50XAh8S#GivingTuesday#SupportScholarship #ScholComm #DiamondOA

Excited to announce a new free webinar series: The Digital Shelf Publishing & Library Forum — a collaboration between Lyrasis, ReadersFirst, COSLA and the ALA Ebook Interest Group. Join us Dec 9 to discuss sustainable ebook pricing, equitable access and more! Register: https://ow.ly/rP0c50XtCys.

Partner Success 🌟 NCCU’s CLEOPATRA Project preserves Black alumnae oral histories with Biblioboard, building a lasting digital archive for research & community pride. Learn more: https://ow.ly/3mAu50Xt8Sq #BeyondTheBookshelf #DigitalArchives

Don’t miss our Lyrasis Hosting Services Virtual Open House on December 3! Learn about all of our community-aligned hosting services and get any product questions answered. 👉 Register: https://ow.ly/8hnz50XsT5H #Libraries #OpenSource #Lyrasis

Lyrasis, the Big Ten Academic Alliance Center for Library Programs and the California Digital Library have been awarded a grant to advance community-governed, open access scholarly publishing in the United States. Read more about the #DiamondOA mapping project here, https://ow.ly/QCKC50Xu6vU#DiamondOA

Learn how Lyrasis hosting for ArchivesSpace, CollectionSpace, DSpaceDirect and DuraCloud can empower libraries, museums & archives at our Lyrasis Hosting Services virtual open house on Dec. 3! 👉 Register: https://ow.ly/St9z50XsXSl #Libraries #OpenSource #CollectionManagement

📅 Attending the virtual Charleston Hub Library Conference on November 17? Don’t miss “So We Caught the Mail Truck—Now What?” at 1:50–2:30 p.m. EST and explore how libraries can lead in open access and research compliance. #ChasConf2025 #OpenAccess

Thank you to our amazing Member Panelists for joining the 2025 Lyrasis All Staff Retreat in Baltimore! Visit our blog to learn more about our membership panel, https://ow.ly/Q6JI50Xq8QT and email us at [email protected] to participate in future panels!


📚 Calling All Library Workers 📣 Join us on December 2 for an extraordinary webinar, "Advocating for Libraries in Uncertain Times." Attendees will leave with a deeper knowledge of how to get their communities involved in crucial advocacy efforts. Sign up today: https://ow.ly/pNKC50Xm3tg!

Explore insights from the 2025 CSCI Conversations series! Lyrasis members dove into AI’s legal landscape, library budget trends & open access metrics. Catch up on key takeaways + reports from all 3 sessions at https://ow.ly/SZke50XlbzV! #AcademicLibrary #AIEthics #LibraryTrends #OpenAccess

💡The Lyrasis Catalyst Fund empowers members to explore, refine and collaborate on projects with community-wide impact. Submit a proposal, serve as a reviewer & help shape innovation in libraries, archives & museums. Applications open in the new year! 🔗: https://ow.ly/rEnJ50XlbWf

This week staff members will be attending The Charleston Conference! Attendees can learn about how we're advancing Open Access, digital accessibility and member-driven programming at booth #12 during the Vendor Showcase or by attending one of our many sessions. 🔗: https://ow.ly/gpA050XlaWN

🌴📗 We're excited to be at the Charleston Conference from Nov. 3-7! Don't miss these amazing sessions from Lyrasis experts, and be sure to visit us at the Vendor Showcase on Tuesday. #Charleston2025 #Libraries #ChasConf2025

Catch up on the latest from Lyrasis! ✨ Our October/November newsletter is here—with features on our upcoming presence at the Charleston Conference, new Open Access Community Investment Program journals and more. Dive in and stay connected! https://ow.ly/RAtr50Xjgx7 #OACIP #DiamondOA

Did you know that Lyrasis supports member and non-member archives through a multitude of Consulting Services? Read how we partnered with Otterbein University to reimagine its archives: optimizing space, securing NEH funding and strengthening preservation at https://ow.ly/iTV650Xf6LP!

✈️ We’re heading to the Charleston Conference from Nov. 3-7! We are presenting at numerous sessions too, so you can learn about our products and services directly from the Lyrasis team. Will you be there? #Charleston2025 #Libraries #ChasConf2025

✈️ We’re heading to the New England Library Association Conference Oct 26–28! Curious about how we are transforming the ebook landscape with The Palace Project? Let’s connect! #NELA2025 #LibraryInnovation

📚🏛️ We're excited to celebrate #OAweek with you! Dive into a diverse collection of OA titles through The Palace Bookshelf, accessible via The Palace Project app or online at https://ow.ly/shK550XeiPv#OAweek What are you most excited to read?!

🎉 Today the Lyrasis Open Access Community Investment Program announces the new 2025-2026 OACIP Journals! Libraries, consortia, academic departments, research centers, museums and funding agencies can support any of the #DiamondOA journals seeking funding. Learn more at: https://ow.ly/cu5I50XgjY7