[Eril-l] NISO Upcoming Events for Q1 2025

[Electronic Resources in Libraries discussion list]

**Apologies for cross posting**

The new year brings new professional development opportunities, both
virtual and in person! Read on for information on Q1 programming, including
topical educational webinars and our 2025 NISO Plus conference in
Baltimore!

MONTHLY ROUNDTABLE WEBINAR | FREE TO NISO MEMBERS

State of the Community <https://niso.org/events/state-community>

Wednesday, January 15, 11:00 am–12:00 pm ET (US/Canada)

Join us as we reflect on the profound transformations that have shaped our
community over the last few years, as well as respond to the impact of the
2024 US presidential election. This session will explore the evolving
landscape of scholarly communication, review the implications of recent
policy shifts, and consider what lies ahead for our industry.

Moderator: Alice Meadows, Co-founder, MoreBrains

Speakers: Trevor Dawes, Vice Provost, Libraries and Museums, University of
Delaware; Celeste Feather, Library Consortium Content and Scholarly
Communications Director, Lyrasis; Qiana Johnson, Associate Dean of
Libraries, Collections and Content Strategist, Dartmouth College; Andrew
Joseph, Digital Publisher, Wits University Press; Sara Rouhi, Director,
Open Science and Publishing Innovation, AIP Publishing; and Caroline Sutton,
CEO, STM Association

Registration is not required for NISO members. Non-NISO members, please
register
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/niso-webinar-state-of-the-community-registration-1082367382979?aff=oddtdtcreator>
(includes unlimited attendees from your organization).

NISO Plus 2025 in Baltimore <https://niso.plus/niso-plus-2025-baltimore/>

Monday–Wednesday, February 10–12

Organized by a committee representing libraries, publishers, vendors, and
more from around the world, NISO Plus emphasizes conversation over
presentation and offers opportunities throughout for participants to
collaborate and explore solutions to challenges currently facing scholarly
communications. Our program <https://nisoplusbaltimore25.sched.com/>
features amazing keynotes from ALA president Cindy Hohl
<https://niso.plus/2024/11/cindy-hohl-to-give-opening-keynote-at-np25baltimore/>
and Miles Conrad awardee Timnit Gebru
<https://niso.plus/2024/12/dr-timnit-gebru-to-receive-the-2025-miles-conrad-award/>,
sessions on hot topics like research integrity, sustainable open access
models, and AI in scholarly communications, and plenty of opportunities for
networking. This year we are also planning two pre-conferences
<https://niso.plus/niso-plus-2025-baltimore-pre-conferences/>, one on AI
tools and the other covering usage metrics for open access eBooks.
Standards start with conversations, so join us in person in Baltimore for
this important event!

Register
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/niso-plus-baltimore-2025-tickets-1038096132477>
by January 10 for early bird rates. Discounts are available for groups,
students, and retirees.

MONTHLY ROUNDTABLE WEBINAR | FREE TO NISO MEMBERS

AI & the Research Cycle (Phase I: Research & Discovery)
<https://niso.org/events/ai-research-cycle-phase-i-research-discovery>

Wednesday, February 19, 11:00 am–12:00 pm ET (US/Canada)

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming every stage of the research
cycle, from discovery to dissemination. This series will explore the
evolving role of AI in shaping research workflows, addressing both the
opportunities and challenges it presents. Join experts across various
fields as they delve into how AI is enhancing research processes, improving
efficiency, and raising new questions about ethics, transparency, and the
future of knowledge creation.

Registration is not required for NISO members. Non-NISO members, please
register
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/niso-webinar-ai-the-research-cycle-phase-i-research-discovery-registration-1082517030579?aff=oddtdtcreator>
(includes unlimited attendees from your organization).

MONTHLY ROUNDTABLE WEBINAR | FREE TO NISO MEMBERS

Community Interventions <https://niso.org/events/community-interventions>

Wednesday, March 12, 11:00 am–12:00 pm ET (US/Canada)

Innovation in scholarly communication often comes from community-driven
solutions. In this webinar, participants will learn about methodologies,
strategies, and tools to effect change. They’ll also hear from key
stakeholders who have implemented unique interventions to tackle pressing
challenges in research, publishing, and data management. From open access
initiatives to collaborative projects, this session will showcase case
studies that can inspire and guide future efforts.

Registration is not required for NISO members. Non-NISO members, please
register
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/niso-webinar-community-interventions-registration-1082544813679?aff=oddtdtcreator>
(includes unlimited attendees from your organization).

Check our upcoming event pages <https://niso.org/events/upcoming> for
updates on speakers and future webinars in our monthly series, as well as
on a spring training series on Accessibility: The Essentials (details TBA).
In the meantime, happy holidays to all those who celebrate! We look forward
to seeing you in 2025.

Best wishes,

The NISO Team

NISO
3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 302
Baltimore, MD 21211
Phone: 301.654.2512
E-mail: nisohq at niso.org
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