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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 19h

If you missed last month's NISO Plus meeting, you can still catch the keynote recordings, like this inspiring talk from Nancy Kirkpatrick (@smithlibraries.bsky.social)! Check it out for tips on leading and building resilience in times of uncertainty: niso.cadmoremedia.com/NISOPlusVide...

Closing Keynote—Hope Is a Strategy: Leading Together in the Age of AI

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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 2d

This Wed. Oct, 8: Join Jane Anderson (@localcontexts.bsky.social) @joseph-yracheta.bsky.social @kvrouwen.bsky.social & @1nativesoilnerd.bsky.social for a discussion of Data Governance & Indigenous Sovereignty w/moderator Melissa Stoner. Free for NISO members: niso.org/events/data-...

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Open Pharma @openpharma.bsky.social · 2d

📢 Read this week’s #OpenScience news here! 📢

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#OpenAccess @ismpp.bsky.social @nisoinfo.bsky.social @who.int #ClinicalTrials #MedicalResearch

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Weekly digest: social media, NISO Plus and OA influence on policy

This week, we listen to Amanda Solis and Leslie Rotz as they explain how to harness social media for medical research communication. We share a call for proposals for the 2026 NISO Plus conference and...

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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 5d

Two weeks left! The draft Open Access Business Processes Recommended Practice is available for public comment. All in the information community are invited to review the document, view comments made by others, and provide feedback through October 17: www.niso.org/standards-co...
#OA #standards

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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 5d

AI Essentials: From Tools to Strategy starts in one week! Join our 8-week course w/Cynthia Hudson Vitale (@jhulibraries.bsky.social) and get the skills you need to develop and hone your organization's AI policy: niso.org/events/ai-es...
#AI #ScholComm #libraries

AI Essentials: From Tools to Strategies. A NISO Training Series. Thursdays, 11:00 am–12:30 pm, October 9–December 4, 2025. https://niso.org/events

NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 5d

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...

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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 6d

The October issue of NISO's monthly newsletter, Information/Organized, is now available! Check it out for the latest information standards news and other happenings in the community. Read online (niso.org/niso-io) or get it in your inbox: confirmsubscription.com/h/j/16B94AB1...

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OCLC @oclc.org · 7d

De-duplication has always been essential to maintaining the quality of #OCLCworldcat.

⤵️ OCLC's Bemal Rajapatirana shares how OCLC is leveraging both AI and the expertise of catalogers and experienced OCLC staff to innovate the process. #OCLCnext

Scaling de-duplication in WorldCat: Balancing AI innovation with cataloging care | OCLC

Discover how OCLC uses AI to accelerate WorldCat de-duplication while preserving catalogers’ care and expertise.

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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 7d

Reminder: The draft revision of KBART Phase III is now available for public comment through November 10! The revision includes support for additional content types and an overhaul of the KBART endorsement process: niso.org/press-releas...

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 8d

In a joint statement issued Friday afternoon, ReaderLink and Baker & Taylor announced they have “mutually” agreed to terminate ReaderLink’s proposed acquisition of the troubled library wholesaler.

ReaderLink, B&T Call Off Deal

In a joint statement issued Friday afternoon, ReaderLink and Baker & Taylor announced they have “mutually” agreed to terminate ReaderLink’s proposed acquisition of the troubled library wholesaler.

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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 8d

Need to stay on top of what’s happening w/ #AI in #ScholComm? Our eight-week course (starting Oct 9!) not only offers a practical update, but also helps participants develop AI policies for their teams or organizations. Discounts available for NISO members & groups: niso.org/events/ai-es...

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infoDOCKET @infodocket.bsky.social · 13d

NISO's Draft Revision of #KBART Phase III
Recommended Practice Now Open for Public Comment nationalinformationstandardsorganization.createsend1.com/t/j-e-wuhtit... #libraries #standards @nisoinfo.bsky.social

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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 12d

Congratulations, @cmkeithw.bsky.social !

OCLC @oclc.org · 12d

The #OCLCleaderscouncil has elected Keith Webster, Helen and Henry Posner, Jr. Dean of the Carnegie Mellon University Libraries, to the OCLC Board of Trustees.

⤵️ Read more. 🧵 1/2 #OCLCnews

@cmkeithw.bsky.social @library.cmu.edu @cmu.edu

OCLC Leaders Council elects Keith Webster to Board of Trustees | OCLC

The OCLC Leaders Council has elected Keith Webster, Helen and Henry Posner, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University, to the OCLC Board of Trustees.

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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 13d

Exciting news! The draft revision of KBART Phase III is now available for public comment through November 10. The revision includes support for additional content types and an overhaul of the KBART endorsement process: niso.org/press-releas...

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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 13d

Now with a working link (apologies!): niso.org/standards-co...

NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 14d

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...

NISO Plus Baltimore 2026 with Baltimore skyline. Call for proposals with QR code. February 16–18, https://niso.plus/

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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 16d

Today's the last day for early bird rates! AI Essentials: From Tools to Strategy, led by Cynthia Hudson Vitale (@jhulibraries.bsky.social), will help you navigate the AI landscape with confidence. Discounts available for NISO members and groups: niso.org/events/ai-es...

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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 18d

Miss #NISOPlus25 Global/Online this week? Or maybe you attended & would like to be a part of the program next time? The call for proposals for our February 16–18 meeting in Baltimore is now open! Submit your idea (or ideas!) by October 16: niso.org/niso-io/2025...

NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 19d

The early-bird deadline for AI Essentials: From Tools to Strategy, led by Cynthia Hudson Vitale (@jhulibraries.bsky.social), is September 21! Register now to save and learn to navigate the AI landscape with confidence: niso.org/events/ai-es...

NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 20d

Day Two of #NISOPlus25 Global/Online ended on a very high note! Thank you Dean Nancy S. Kirkpatrick (@smithlibraries.bsky.social) for your inspiring closing keynote on leading with hope during challenging times: nisoplusglobalonline.cadmore.media/Home

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Public Knowledge Project @pkp.sfu.ca · 20d

🔊 Call for translators #NISOPlus25 @nisoinfo.bsky.social

The Publication Facts Label #PFLabel is ready for production release (OJS v3.3-3.5) in 9 languages but is ~ 400 words short en français. Can you help?

Learn more about the PFL and the call: pkp.sfu.ca/2025/09/03/p...

#OpenJournalSystems

Call for translators: Contribute to the Publication Facts Label - Public Knowledge Project

Hello translators! PKP is currently seeking volunteers to help with translations for the brand new Publication Facts Label (PFL) plugin!

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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 21d

@cas.org
Anjaneya Reddy (Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research) & our emcee, Jeff Lang (Figure Two)! We're looking forward to hearing about innovations in publishing, publishing & platform technology, & librarianship:
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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 21d

#NISOPlus25 Global/Online attendees...we have a great lightning session coming up soon at 11:00 am EDT! Featuring @impelsys.bsky.social @projectmuse.bsky.social @silverchairnews.bsky.social @openathens.bsky.social Joy Panigabutra-Robert (UT-Knoxville)

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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 21d

Day Two of #NISOPlus25 Global/Online is off with sessions on cybersecurity, open research strategies, platform infrastructure, & more! Here's a snapshot from Christine Stohn (@clarivate.com) & Allen Jones's (@thenewschool.bsky.social) talk on agentic AI and its application for libraries
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Setting the stage: What is agentic AI? Outline of the difference between LLMs (Single-turn or short-term interaction, no autonomy, stateless, no interaction, primarily reactive) vs. Agent (goal-oriented, autonomous, stateful, uses tools, proactive)

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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 21d

@cas.org Anjaneya Reddy (Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research) & our emcee, Jeff Lang (Figure Two)! We're looking forward to hearing about innovations in publishing, publishing & platform technology, & librarianship:
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