<div dir="ltr"><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">**Apologies for cross posting**</font></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px;min-height:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">September is a busy time at the National Information Standards Organization! Next month’s offerings include<a href="https://niso.org/events/importance-metadata-ai"><span class="gmail-s1"> a webinar on metadata and AI</span></a>, the launch of an eight-week course on <a href="https://www.niso.org/events/open-research-2024-niso-training-series"><span class="gmail-s1">open research</span></a>, and of course, our main event—the virtual <a href="https://niso.plus/"><span class="gmail-s1">NISO Plus Global/Online conference</span></a>, which will bring together information community professionals from around the world to address the toughest challenges and biggest opportunities facing scholarly communications!</font></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px;min-height:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">MONTHLY ROUNDTABLE WEBINAR—FREE FOR NISO MEMBERS</font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><span class="gmail-s1" style="text-decoration-line:underline"><a href="https://niso.org/events/importance-metadata-ai"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif">The Importance of Metadata in AI</font></b></a></span></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif">Wednesday, September 11, 11:00 am–12:00 pm EDT (US/Canada)</font></b></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Metadata provides critical context and information about the data used to train and operate AI algorithms. It is the framework that shapes how AI systems process, interpret, and generate insights from available data in order to respond to queries. Through the presentation of case studies and discussion, this program will investigate the impact of metadata on algorithms, ethical considerations, and transparency.</font></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px;min-height:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b>Speakers: Karim Boughida</b>, Dean, Stony Brook University Libraries; <b>Paul Groth,</b> Professor of Algorithmic Data Science, University of Amsterdam, and <b>Hong Zhou,</b> Director of Intelligent Services Group and Head of AI R&D, Wiley Partner Solutions. </font></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px;min-height:15px"><font face="aria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 time blocks, allowing for live participation across multiple time zones. </font></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px;min-height:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b>For more information, see the </b><a href="https://niso.plus/"><span class="gmail-s1"><b>NISO Plus site</b></span></a><b>. </b><a href="https://np24go.eventbrite.com/"><span class="gmail-s1"><b>Registration</b></span></a><b> is discounted for NISO members, groups of five or more, students, and residents of LMIC.</b></font></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px;min-height:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">NISO TRAINING SERIES—EARLY BIRD DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 12</font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><span class="gmail-s1" style="text-decoration-line:underline"><a href="https://www.niso.org/events/open-research-2024-niso-training-series"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif">Open Research</font></b></a></span></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif">Thursdays, 11:00 am–12:30 pm EDT (US/Canada)</font></b></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif">September 26–November 21, 2024</font></b></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Most professionals engaged in supporting or conducting research have heard of various aspects of open science and scholarship. But how well do we understand the principles and practices underlying open research? And how can we apply knowledge of open research in our own institutional and organizational contexts? From preregistration and preprints to metadata and open access, this course will help you navigate the open research landscape in lively, information-packed sessions using the research cycle as a framework. </font></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px;min-height:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">You will learn how open research concepts and practices are applied by researchers and supported by librarians, data managers, and other professionals. Each 90-minute session will combine presentation, demonstrations, hands-on exploration, and discussion. Participants will leave the course with knowledge and insights but also with ideas and inspiration to include open research perspectives and practices in their own roles and contexts.</font></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px;min-height:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b>Training Facilitators: Bianca Kramer,</b> Librarian for Life Sciences and Medicine, Utrecht University, and <b>Jeroen Bosman</b>, Scholarly Communications and Geoscience Librarian, Utrecht University</font></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px;min-height:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b>See the NISO website </b><a href="https://www.niso.org/events/open-research-2024-niso-training-series"><span class="gmail-s1"><b>for the full program</b></span></a><b>. </b><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-research-a-2024-niso-training-series-tickets-934505921367"><span class="gmail-s1"><b>Early bird rates</b></span></a><b> are good through September 12; discounts are also available for NISO members and groups.</b></font></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px;min-height:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">We hope to see you soon at one of these upcoming events. In the meantime, remember to visit our <a href="https://www.niso.org/events/upcoming"><span class="gmail-s1">events page</span></a> for the latest on programs, speakers, and additional professional development opportunities!</font></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px;min-height:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Best wishes,</font></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px;min-height:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">The NISO Team</font></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px;min-height:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px;min-height:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px;min-height:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">NISO</font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 302</font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Baltimore, MD 21211</font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Phone: 301.654.2512</font></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">E-mail: <a href="mailto:nisohq@niso.org"><span class="gmail-s1">nisohq@niso.org</span></a></font></p></div>