<div dir="ltr"><div><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span><div style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Dear colleagues,</div><div dir="ltr" id="gmail-divRplyFwdMsg" class="elementToProof"></div><div style="direction:ltr"><br></div><p style="margin:0in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt">The <a href="https://lyrasisnow.org/lyropen-fair/" title="https://lyrasisnow.org/lyropen-fair/" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">fourth annual LyrOpen Fair</a> will
be held virtually during April 21-May 1, 2025, comprising a series of
five webinars that explore the open scholarship ecosystem. Presentations
will feature a variety of speakers. Detailed information on each
session, including registration links, is available below. </span></p><div style="margin:0in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><br></div><p style="margin:0in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Registration is free and open to all.</b> Session
recordings, presentations, and key takeaways will be available after
each session. Register now to engage with Lyrasis and the open
community!</span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><br></span></p><p style="direction:ltr;margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(70,120,134)"><b><u><a href="https://lyrasisnow.org/lyropen-fair/" id="gmail-OWA35787c25-4f94-abdb-28b6-67185cd6d672" class="gmail-OWAAutoLink" title="https://lyrasisnow.org/lyropen-fair/" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">LyrOpen Fair 2025: Making Connections Visible</a></u></b></span></p><div style="margin:0in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><br></div><p style="margin:0in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Session #1: Making Connections Visible: Open Across Lyrasis</b></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">Monday, April 21, 1-2 pm eastern</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><div style="font-size:11pt">Registration:<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><a href="https://lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JOYCpa0MSUC-AWns2D2BOg" id="gmail-OWAe134dc9d-4e06-2187-8870-d2995d7d74a3" class="gmail-OWAAutoLink"> https://lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JOYCpa0MSUC-AWns2D2BOg</a></span></div></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">Description: </span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">Lyrasis
is deeply engaged in advancing openness across the scholarly
communication landscape through the libraries, archives, museums, and
related knowledge communities it serves. This webinar will explore
interconnections of open ecosystem work happening in or supported by
Lyrasis’ three divisions—Content & Scholarly Communication
Initiatives (CSCI), Ebooks & Community Engagement (EBCE), and
Community Supported Technologies & Hosting Services (CSTHS).
Attendees will gain insights into:</span></li></ul></ul><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1.5in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt">·</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:7pt"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt">The role of open access in making research and scholarship more widely available.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1.5in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt">·</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:7pt"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt">How
open infrastructure, open standards for digital content distribution,
and open persistent identifiers (PIDs) support interoperability and
sustainability.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1.5in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt">·</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:7pt"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt">The importance of open-source solutions in empowering communities and advancing knowledge-sharing.</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">Speakers:</span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Bridget Almas</b>, Director of Operations for Community Supported Technologies, Lyrasis</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Christine Di Bella</b>, ArchivesSpace Senior Program Manager, Lyrasis</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>James English</b>, Director of Business Development for Ebooks and Community Engagement, Lyrasis</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Arran Griffith</b>, Fedora Program Manager, Lyrasis</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Sharla Lair</b>, Senior Strategist, Open Access & Scholarly Communication Initiatives, Lyrasis</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><div style="font-size:11pt"><b>Sheila Rabun</b>, Senior Strategist, Research Infrastructure Programs, Lyrasis </div></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>Maureen Walsh</b>, Scholarly Sharing Strategist, Chair of DSpace, The Ohio State University</span></li></ul></ul><p style="margin:0in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Session #2: Connecting the World: Why Open Scholarly Ecosystem Matters?</b></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">April 24, 11 am-12 pm eastern</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><div style="font-size:11pt">Registration: <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><a href="https://lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kJ9YESmcRyyEhCU98GF8LQ" id="gmail-OWAe0b6887a-b933-6eeb-38ff-4fd602988c0a" class="gmail-OWAAutoLink">https://lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kJ9YESmcRyyEhCU98GF8LQ</a></span></div></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">Description:
This session will focus on open research and the scholarly ecosystem
from South America and Africa. Initiatives, such as </span><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><u><a href="https://www.scielo.org/" id="gmail-OWA1bd4ab26-816b-b919-d9ec-c49bcd80de80" class="gmail-OWAAutoLink" title="https://www.scielo.org/">SciELO</a></u></span><span style="font-size:11pt"> in Brazil, and </span><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><u><a href="https://africapidalliance.org/" id="gmail-OWA8ff0e0d0-962c-193e-b0ed-e9e5596cb6ce" class="gmail-OWAAutoLink" title="https://africapidalliance.org/">The Africa PID Alliance</a></u></span><span style="font-size:11pt"> in
Kenya, have connected research beyond borders. Our guest speakers will
share their work in this space as well as their perspectives on why open
matters in the scholarly ecosystem. Attendees will broaden their
knowledge and understanding of Open initiatives from local context to
the global landscape.</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">Speakers:</span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Celeste Feather</b>, Senior Director for Content and Scholarly Communication Initiatives, Lyrasis, </span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Alex Mendonça</b>, Preprints & Online Submission Coordinator, Scientific Electronic Library Online</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Joy Owango</b>, Director and Co-founder, Training Center in Communication, and Project Lead, The Africa PID Alliance</span></li></ul></ul><p style="margin:0in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Session #3: Engaging at Scale: National and International Initiatives</b></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;list-style-type:disc"><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in"><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt">Monday, April 28, 11am - 12pm eastern</span></p></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><div style="font-size:11pt">Registration: <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><a href="https://lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xEmodtDgQw-2aozNNReRFQ" id="gmail-OWA6c5e904e-b083-e31c-a1a8-d4c018cb56c4" class="gmail-OWAAutoLink">https://lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xEmodtDgQw-2aozNNReRFQ</a></span></div></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">Description:</span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">This
session will offer an in-depth showcase of how Lyrasis is engaging with
the wider national and international community through various
initiatives and programs such as OA 2020, </span><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><u><a href="https://scoap3.org/" title="https://scoap3.org/">SCOAP3</a></u></span><span style="font-size:11pt">, </span><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><u><a href="https://www.niso.org/standards-committees/uspids" title="https://www.niso.org/standards-committees/uspids">U.S. National PID Strategy</a></u></span><span style="font-size:11pt">, </span><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><u><a href="https://lyrasis.org/us-raid-pilot/" title="https://lyrasis.org/us-raid-pilot/">Research Activity Identifier (RAiD)</a></u></span><span style="font-size:11pt">, </span><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><u><a href="https://www.oaspa.org/" title="https://www.oaspa.org/">Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA)</a></u></span><span style="font-size:11pt">, </span><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><u><a href="https://copim.pubpub.org/open-book-futures-project" title="https://copim.pubpub.org/open-book-futures-project">Open Book Futures</a></u></span><span style="font-size:11pt"> and </span><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><u><a href="https://diamasproject.eu/" title="https://diamasproject.eu/">DIAMAS</a></u></span><span style="font-size:11pt">, </span><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><u><a href="https://www.lareferencia.info/en/" title="https://www.lareferencia.info/en/">LA Referencia</a></u></span><span style="font-size:11pt"> and
more. Attendees will gain a broad understanding of how these specific
efforts intersect and impact the overall open landscape at scale.</span></li></ul><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">Speakers:</span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Celeste Feather</b>, Senior Director for Content and Scholarly Communication Initiatives, Lyrasis</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Sheila Rabun</b>, Senior Strategist for Research Infrastructure Programs, Lyrasis </span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Sharla Lair</b>, Senior Strategist, Open Access & Scholarly Communication Initiatives, Lyrasis </span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Michele Mennielli</b>, International Outreach Representative, Lyrasis </span></li></ul></ul><p style="margin:0in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Session #4: Advancing the Narrative: How Lyrasis Members Champion OA Initiatives</b></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">Tuesday, April 29, 11 am - 12 pm eastern</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">Registration: </span><a href="https://lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IQ77NCIOTjmyMK5dMBigow">https://lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IQ77NCIOTjmyMK5dMBigow</a></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">Description:</span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">This
session will be composed of two components focused on reflecting member
and partner organizations local efforts to advance open access and
infrastructure in the scholarly community. The first is a review of the
broad support that Lyrasis members (and non-members) have contributed to
open access initiatives. The second will feature three guest speakers
that will showcase how Lyrasis members are, or can be, engaging in Open
Access initiatives at their own institutions and in partnerships with
external organizations. </span></li></ul><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">Speakers:</span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Isabel Espinal</b>, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Arts and Humanities Coordinator & Academic Engagement Librarian</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Kate McCready</b>, University of Minnesota/BTAA, VPO for Academy Owned Scholarly Publishing</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Harrison Inefuku</b>, Scholarly Publishing Services Librarian, Iowa State University/Iowa State University Press</span></li></ul></ul><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Session #5: Engaging with Open Access as Liberal Arts Colleges</b></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">Thursday, May 1, 12 - 1 pm eastern</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><div style="font-size:11pt">Registration: <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><a href="https://lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AemVbraJTr65ZPEwFIFuVg" id="gmail-OWAb499d520-ea0a-62ab-0119-07839fa7f3b7" class="gmail-OWAAutoLink">https://lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AemVbraJTr65ZPEwFIFuVg</a></span></div></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">Description: </span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">This
panel will share perspectives on open access and open infrastructure
from library leaders at American liberal arts colleges. These
perspectives are a vital complement to the voices of large research
universities, which frequently figure more prominently in conversations
about Open. Panelists will discuss how and why their college libraries
participate in open access and open infrastructure programs, benefiting
their communities, engaging with campus stakeholders, and influencing
library services and collections. Our four expert panelists will reveal
the unique role of liberal arts colleges in the Open landscape.</span></li></ul><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt">Speakers:</span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Theresa Arndt</b>, Associate Dean for Collections & Discovery Services, Dickinson College</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Anne Houston</b>, Director of Libraries & College Librarian, Swarthmore College</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>James Simon</b>, Assistant Director of Collections & Discovery, Davidson College</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Luke Vilelle</b>, University Librarian, Hollins University</span></li><li style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin:0in"><div style="font-size:11pt"><b>Michael Rodriguez</b>, Senior Strategist, Lyrasis</div></li></ul></ul><div style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></div><div style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">We look forward to seeing you at the LyrOpen Fair!</div><div style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></div><div style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Best wishes,</div><div style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Michael</div><div style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><b><font color="#351c75">Michael Rodriguez, MLIS<br></font></b>Sr. Strategist, Content & Scholarly Communication | Lyrasis<br><div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrlibrarian" target="_blank">Find me on LinkedIn</a><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>