[CODE4LIB] Early bird and hotel registration for NASIG ending soon
The 2018 NASIG Annual Conference is just a few weeks away! All of us who are preparing this year’s conference are excited to welcome both old timers and newcomers to Atlanta, GA. Don’t forget to register with the Early Bird registration rate available through May 11! [ Visit this link ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=11664 )and book your spot for the conference and the amazing Grand Hyatt Buckhead Hotel! Remember that students get a discounted rate at $100 so please share with your students and have them come to Atlanta to learn about what new developments are in library land. Registration for the full conference includes [ NASIG on Demand: Features of the 2018 Conference ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2018/02/26/nasig-on-demand-nasigs-newest-conference-offering/ ), NASIG’s newest offering, which consists of recordings of six concurrent sessions that cover a variety of important topics touching on the conference theme of “Transforming the Information Community.” Those who are unable to join us in person have the option of [ purchasing access ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=11664 ) to these recordings for $149 for individuals (or $49 for students) and $249 for groups. For more information about NASIG on Demand, including the sessions that will be offered, see [ here ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2018/02/26/nasig-on-demand-nasigs-newest-conference-offering/ ). Hotel registration closes on May 16! A link to the hotel reservation website for the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead will be provided upon completion of registration. If you have any difficulty with conference registration or with hotel reservations, please contact [ conf-p...@nasig.org ]( http://conf-p...@nasig.org ) Explore the complete program on the following link. Select the sessions you would like to attend and add them to your schedule: [ https://nasig2018.sched.com ]( https://nasig2018.sched.com ). This year we have again opened up the program for the [ Great Ideas Showcase ]( http://sched.co/Ds2M ) session, scheduled for June 9th at 5PM, and the [ Snapshot Session ]( http://sched.co/Ds3q ), scheduled for June 10th at 2PM. After last year’s very successful [ Student Spotlight ]( http://sched.co/Ds2N ) session, we are bringing it back this year so that talented students can share their work. Stop by and support them! This year’s [ Opening Session ]( http://sched.co/Ds3h ) will feature David Bradley, a self-described storyteller, writer, filmmaker, and history geek with an obsession for the history of Atlanta, where he has lived for 33 years. David will perform a stand-up history and visual presentation of Atlanta’s history. Expect to be entertained, informed, and excited to be in Atlanta! As usual we have the early morning Fun Run scheduled for June 9, from 6-7AM. For detailed information please visit the following link: [ http://sched.co/Dwju ]( http://sched.co/Dwju ). We can’t wait to see you all in Atlanta! NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Last day for early bird registration for NASIG - 5/11
Tomorrow, May 11th, is the last day to register at the Early Bird registration rate for the 2018 NASIG Annual Conference! [ Visit this link ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=11664 )and book your spot for the conference and the amazing Grand Hyatt Buckhead Hotel! Remember that NASIG runs through Monday, June 11th this year, so be sure to make your hotel reservation for Sunday, June 10th, so you won't miss the full conference! Don't miss our 3 vision speakers, who will be speaking on Saturday, Sunday and Monday! [ Vision I: Sören Auer - Towards an Open Research Knowledge Graph ]( https://nasig2018.sched.com/event/DEpH/vision-i-soren-auer-towards-an-open-research-knowledge-graph ) [ Vision II: Lauren Smith - Communities of praxis: transforming access to information for equity ]( https://nasig2018.sched.com/event/DEpK/vision-ii-lauren-smith-communities-of-praxis-transforming-access-to-information-for-equity ) [ Vision III: Lisa Macklin - Open Access: How Accessible Is It? ]( https://nasig2018.sched.com/event/DEpN/vision-iii-lisa-macklin-open-access-how-accessible-is-it ) Find out more at [ Things to Know About #NASIG18 ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2018/05/08/things-to-know-about-nasig18/ ) If you have any difficulty with conference registration or with hotel reservations, please contact [ conf-p...@nasig.org ]( http://conf-p...@nasig.org ) Remember that hotel registration closes on May 16! We can’t wait to see you all in Atlanta! NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion releases Joint Statement of Principles
NASIG is proud to be a member of C4DISC and an adopting organization for the Joint Statement of Principles. October 4, 2018 – The Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications has released a [ Joint Statement of Principles ]( https://librarypublishing.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=299460903c5acd28e01011bfe&id=6547350dc0&e=a709f0a51a ) to demonstrate the commitment of participating organizations to promoting involvement, innovation, and expanded access to leadership opportunities that maximize engagement across identity groups and professional levels. The Joint Statement of Principles can be viewed at: [ c4disc.org ]( https://librarypublishing.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=299460903c5acd28e01011bfe&id=e873e6cd5d&e=a709f0a51a ). The Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC) is currently comprised of ten trade and professional associations that represent organizations and individuals working in scholarly communications. These organizations include the [ Association of University Presses ]( https://librarypublishing.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=299460903c5acd28e01011bfe&id=b7698ee264&e=a709f0a51a ), [ Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers ]( https://librarypublishing.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=299460903c5acd28e01011bfe&id=89638f96ac&e=a709f0a51a ), [ Canadian Association of Learned Journals ]( https://librarypublishing.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=299460903c5acd28e01011bfe&id=3a64dd1a59&e=a709f0a51a ), [ Council of Science Editors ]( https://librarypublishing.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=299460903c5acd28e01011bfe&id=5a8cc671c8&e=a709f0a51a ), [ International Society of Managing and Technical Editors ]( https://librarypublishing.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=299460903c5acd28e01011bfe&id=2106d85943&e=a709f0a51a ), [ Library Publishing Coalition ]( https://librarypublishing.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=299460903c5acd28e01011bfe&id=0382ce3039&e=a709f0a51a ), [ NASIG ]( https://librarypublishing.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=299460903c5acd28e01011bfe&id=04810de070&e=a709f0a51a ), [ Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association ]( https://librarypublishing.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=299460903c5acd28e01011bfe&id=c2f15a73e7&e=a709f0a51a ), [ UKSG ]( https://librarypublishing.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=299460903c5acd28e01011bfe&id=e8450bc7d5&e=a709f0a51a ), and the [ Society for Scholarly Publishing ]( https://librarypublishing.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=299460903c5acd28e01011bfe&id=16f9248742&e=a709f0a51a ). The Coalition was formed in June 2017 to discuss and address the issues of diversity and inclusion within our industry. In principle and in practice, collectively, these organizations value and seek diversity and inclusive practices within the scholarly communications ecosystem. A number of surveys in recent years have shed light on the lack of diversity in scholarly communications as whole. Whether it is gender equality or the noticeable lack of ethnic diversity among our workforce, there is an awareness that, as an industry, we are not a model of inclusivity. Publishing is truly a global enterprise, yet in many respects, our workforce is very homogeneous and that is reflected in our own collective member demographics. Representatives from these organizations met in Boston, MA, at the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) Annual Meeting in June 2017, to discuss challenges and current initiatives in progress to address the lack of diversity and inclusion within the industry. We agreed to continue discussions and collaborate on possible projects starting with a [ Joint Statement of Principles ]( https://librarypublishing.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=299460903c5acd28e01011bfe&id=84fed7feb8&e=a709f0a51a ). “Working collectively, we can combine resources and have a greater impact, said Melanie Dolechek, SSP Executive Director. “Due to the overlap in our memberships, it makes sense to collaborate on this initiative.” The Coalition invites other organizations and companies to adopt the Joint Statement of Principles to show their support for and commitment to improving diversity and inclusion in scholarly communications. Organizations of any type can register their adoption of the Principles on the [ Coalition’s website ]( https://librarypublishing.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=299460903c5acd28e01011bfe&id=7a38aa2a9a&e=a709f0a51a ). The Coalition is currently evaluating proposals for international market research into diversity and inclusion in scholarly publishing, via a survey that will be repeated every three years for up to 10 years. The study will serve as a benchmark or a baseline measure for progress. The survey will included all types of publishers—for-profit, not-profit, government, library, university, etc.—as well as publishing services suppliers. C4DIS
[CODE4LIB] 2019 NASIG Call for Proposals: Building Bridges: Connecting the Information Community
NASIG is soliciting proposals for its 34th Annual Conference, to be held June 5-8, 2019, in Pittsburgh, PA. NASIG is seeking proposals for 1-hour conference sessions on topics related to scholarly communication and publishing, and the acquisition, management, and discovery of library collections. We particularly welcome proposals related to the areas defined in NASIG’s[ Core Competencies ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=310&pk_association_webpage=1225 ), including: Management of electronic and/or print serial resources Licensing of library content Collection analysis and development Standards and systems of cataloging and classification, metadata, and indexing Standards, initiatives, and best practices for library content Scholarly communication (copyright, institutional repositories, publishing, data management) Relationship building between libraries, vendors, publishers, standards bodies, and others involved in the information community Supervision and management of staff and projects in areas relevant to NASIG. Each 1-hour session should include approximately 45-50 minutes of content, with time left for discussion. Presentations are selected by the Program Planning Committee based on their relevance to conference topics. Co-presenters are welcomed, but we ask that you limit submissions to no more than three presenters. All presenters will be asked to publish a conference report in the NASIG Proceedings, which are published each year through the journal Serials Librarian. Accepted presenters will be offered a $100 discount on the cost of registration. Please submit all proposals using the [ online form ]( https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/959 ) at [ https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/959 ]( https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/959 ). The submission deadline is November 20, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact the Program Planning Committee (PPC) Co-Chairs, Maria Collins and Wendy Robertson, at [ prog-p...@nasig.org ]( mailto:prog-p...@nasig.org ). NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Reminder: Applications for the John Merriman Joint NASIG/UKSG Award due on November 5th
NASIG members are invited to apply for the [ John Merriman Joint NASIG/UKSG Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1267 ). This award sponsors travel to UKSG for a NASIG member, and travel to NASIG for a UKSG member. The 2019 UKSG conference will be held April 8 to 10, 2019 in Telford, England. Due to feedback from previous winners, the application cycle has been moved up to better facilitate travel planning to the UK. Applications are due November 5, 2018 and the winner will be announced on December 3, 2018. Further information about the award and how to apply can be found at: [ https://bit.ly/2y8cZI3 ]( https://bit.ly/2y8cZI3 ) NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] 2019 NASIG Call for Proposals: Deadline extended to December 10th
NASIG is soliciting proposals for its 34th Annual Conference, to be held June 5-8, 2019, in Pittsburgh, PA. NASIG is seeking proposals for 1-hour conference sessions on topics related to scholarly communication and publishing, and the acquisition, management, and discovery of library collections. We particularly welcome proposals related to the areas defined in NASIG’s[ Core Competencies ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=310&pk_association_webpage=1225 ), including: Management of electronic and/or print serial resources Licensing of library content Collection analysis and development Standards and systems of cataloging and classification, metadata, and indexing Standards, initiatives, and best practices for library content Scholarly communication (copyright, institutional repositories, publishing, data management) Relationship building between libraries, vendors, publishers, standards bodies, and others involved in the information community Supervision and management of staff and projects in areas relevant to NASIG. Each 1-hour session should include approximately 45-50 minutes of content, with time left for discussion. Presentations are selected by the Program Planning Committee based on their relevance to conference topics. Co-presenters are welcomed, but we ask that you limit submissions to no more than three presenters. All presenters will be asked to publish a conference report in the NASIG Proceedings, which are published each year through the journal Serials Librarian. Accepted presenters will be offered a $100 discount on the cost of registration. Please submit all proposals using the [ online form ]( https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/959 ) at [ https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/959 ]( https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/959 ). The submission deadline has been extended to December 10, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact the Program Planning Committee (PPC) Co-Chairs, Maria Collins and Wendy Robertson, at [ prog-p...@nasig.org ]( mailto:prog-p...@nasig.org ). NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Apply now for NASIG’s 2019 Grants, Awards and Scholarships!
NASIG is pleased to announce the beginning of the application cycle for its 2019 grants, awards, and scholarships to be awarded at the [ 34rd Annual Conference ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=15020 ) being held in Pittsburgh, PA. June 5-8, 2018. **A separate call will go out shortly for a new award, sponsored by Harrassowitz, for a first-time NASIG attendee from a diverse background. PROFESSIONAL/PARAPROFESSIONAL AWARDS [ Birdie MacLennan Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=5771 ) An award for a mid-career professional, covering conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel costs within North America. [ Capstone Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=7417 ) A $1500 award to recognize a professional who has made significant and distinguished contributions to the field of information resource management. [ First-Timer Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=7418 ) An award for an information resources management professional or paraprofessional who has not attended a NASIG conference, covering costs of registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. [ Horizon Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1277 ) Award for a promising new information resources management professional, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. Recipients will also be invited to serve on a NASIG committee. [ Marcia Tuttle International Grant ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1270 ) A $3,000 grant for an individual working in the information supply chain to fund appropriate activities in fostering international communication and education. [ Paraprofessional Specialist Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1278 ) Awards for promising paraprofessionals, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. [ Rose Robischon Scholarship ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1279 ) A scholarship awarded to an information resource management professional lacking funds for travel. The scholarship covers the cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. STUDENT AWARDS [ John Riddick Student Grant ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1271 ) Grants for qualifying students to attend the NASIG annual conference, covering cost of registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. [ Fritz Schwartz Education Scholarship ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1266 ) A $3,000 scholarship and conference travel grant for a graduate student demonstrating excellence in scholarship and the potential for accomplishments in an information resource management career. [ Mexican Student Grant ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1275 ) – January 15, 2019 This grant serves as assistance to a Mexican student of Library Science or Information Science, who wants to learn and develop professionally in the area of serial publications. The application deadline for the awards listed above is February 8, 2018 except the Mexican Student Grant, which is due January 15, 2019. NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Registration for the 2019 NASIG Annual Conference is Now Open!
[ Registration ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=15020 ) for the 2019 NASIG Annual Conference is now open! The 2019 conference will mark a return to Pittsburgh, PA, where the 1999 conference was held. We will be meeting at the Omni William Penn Hotel. A link to the hotel reservation website will be provided upon completion of registration. [ Early bird registration ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=18027 ) ends on April 30th. Please stay tuned for the schedule and line-up, including pre-conferences! Please log in to your NASIG account to receive the member rate. Not a member? [ Join now! ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=309&pk_association_webpage=1168 ) NASIG is committed to providing a harassment-free experience for its members and others who participate in its conferences, events, meetings, and online spaces.The full version of the [ Code of Conduct is available here ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=9476 ). NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Diversity and Inclusion Award Open for Applications
NASIG is proud to welcome applications for a new award – the [ Diversity and Inclusion Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=15398 ), sponsored by HARRASSOWITZ. The purpose of this award is to further the NASIG mission to increase the diversity of its membership and provide financial support to attend the NASIG annual conference. Applicants must be a member of an underrepresented group in the NASIG community. Eligibility and applications requirements are available at the [ NASIG website ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=15398 ). Applications are due February 8th. Justin Clarke, Director of Sales & Marketing, North America at HARRASSOWITZ, provided the impetus for this award. He says “HARRASSOWITZ is pleased to partner with NASIG to sponsor the first diversity award for attendance at the NASIG conference. This award aligns nicely with the values of inclusion at HARRASSOWITZ and those of the NASIG community.” NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Bridging the Gap: NASIG & UKSG Working Towards Open Access Conference Proceedings
February 4, 2019 Bridging the Gap: NASIG & UKSG Working Towards Open Access Conference Proceedings Open Access publication is a democratizing force advocated by many in the library and information community. NASIG’s vision outlines our stance to improve the distribution of information resources in all formats. We are taking a step forward by pursuing a partnership with the UKSG to publish the 2021 NASIG Conference Proceedings in the Open Access journal, Insights.[ https://insights.uksg.org/ ]( https://insights.uksg.org/ ) Andrew Barker, Chair of UKSG said: “NASIG is a very important collaborative partner for UKSG, and we have a long tradition of working together. We are delighted by NASIG’s decision to pursue this partnership in offering its Conference Proceedings through the UKSG open access journal, Insights. This will give UKSG and NASIG the opportunity of broadening the reach of both UKSG Insights and NASIG’s Conference Proceedings through an Open Access model that will ensure that all of us within the knowledge community can benefit from the great work that’s taking place in our international community”. Former NASIG Presidents serving on the Insights Editorial Board share their support: “NASIG conferences provide a huge amount of practical and insightful information every year, and I’m very excited to see the organization moving in the direction of making this information freely available. This will be a great benefit to the world of scholarly communication.” -Rick Anderson, NASIG President 2009/2010 "NASIG has always been one of the premier organizations providing mentorship and pathways to LIS students and early career librarians. The decision to move the NASIG Proceedings to an open scholarship environment benefits everyone involved in the LIS community and we should support this initiative wholeheartedly." -Jill Emery, NASIG President 2008/2009 Today, NASIG makes this commitment, but we need your support to meet fundraising goals. In the coming months NASIG will be releasing a series of initiatives aimed at generating $25,000 a year to support Open Access. Join us at the NASIG conference in Pittsburgh, PA to learn more! Angela Dresselhaus NASIG President 2018/2019 [ dresselhaus...@ecu.edu ]( mailto:dresselhaus...@ecu.edu ) Andrew Barker UKSG Chair [ a.c.bar...@ljmu.ac.uk ]( mailto:a.c.bar...@ljmu.ac.uk ) Register for the NASIG conference: [ https://goo.gl/uwdpK3 ]( https://goo.gl/uwdpK3 ) or Join NASIG: [ ]( https://goo.gl/RSxJm3 )https://goo.gl/RSxJm3 NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Deadline extended for NASIG Awards – February 13th
The deadline to apply for [ NASIG’s grants, awards and scholarships ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=308&pk_association_webpage=1178 ) has been extended to February 13th. Please consider applying and encouraging others to do so. NASIG is pleased to announce the beginning of the application cycle for its 2019 grants, awards, and scholarships to be awarded at the [ 34rd Annual Conference ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=15020 ) being held in Pittsburgh, PA. June 5-8, 2018. PROFESSIONAL/PARAPROFESSIONAL AWARDS [ Birdie MacLennan Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=5771 ) An award for a mid-career professional, covering conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel costs within North America. [ Capstone Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=7417 ) A $1500 award to recognize a professional who has made significant and distinguished contributions to the field of information resource management. [ Diversity and Inclusion Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=15398 ) An award to further the NASIG mission to increase the diversity of its membership and provide financial support to attend the NASIG annual conference. [ First-Timer Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=7418 ) An award for an information resources management professional or paraprofessional who has not attended a NASIG conference, covering costs of registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. [ Horizon Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1277 ) Award for a promising new information resources management professional, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. Recipients will also be invited to serve on a NASIG committee. [ Marcia Tuttle International Grant ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1270 ) A $3,000 grant for an individual working in the information supply chain to fund appropriate activities in fostering international communication and education. [ Paraprofessional Specialist Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1278 ) Awards for promising paraprofessionals, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. [ Rose Robischon Scholarship ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1279 ) A scholarship awarded to an information resource management professional lacking funds for travel. The scholarship covers the cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. STUDENT AWARDS [ John Riddick Student Grant ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1271 ) Grants for qualifying students to attend the NASIG annual conference, covering cost of registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. [ Fritz Schwartz Education Scholarship ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1266 ) A $3,000 scholarship and conference travel grant for a graduate student demonstrating excellence in scholarship and the potential for accomplishments in an information resource management career. [ Mexican Student Grant ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1275 ) – January 15, 2019 This grant serves as assistance to a Mexican student of Library Science or Information Science, who wants to learn and develop professionally in the area of serial publications. The application deadline for the awards listed above is February 13, 2018 except the Mexican Student Grant, which is due January 15, 2019.
[CODE4LIB] Today - deadline for NASIG Awards
The deadline to apply for [ NASIG’s grants, awards and scholarships ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=308&pk_association_webpage=1178 ) is today, February 13th. Please consider applying and encouraging others to do so. NASIG is pleased to announce the beginning of the application cycle for its 2019 grants, awards, and scholarships to be awarded at the [ 34rd Annual Conference ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=15020 ) being held in Pittsburgh, PA. June 5-8, 2018. PROFESSIONAL/PARAPROFESSIONAL AWARDS [ Birdie MacLennan Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=5771 ) An award for a mid-career professional, covering conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel costs within North America. [ Capstone Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=7417 ) A $1500 award to recognize a professional who has made significant and distinguished contributions to the field of information resource management. [ Diversity and Inclusion Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=15398 ) An award to further the NASIG mission to increase the diversity of its membership and provide financial support to attend the NASIG annual conference. [ First-Timer Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=7418 ) An award for an information resources management professional or paraprofessional who has not attended a NASIG conference, covering costs of registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. [ Horizon Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1277 ) Award for a promising new information resources management professional, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. Recipients will also be invited to serve on a NASIG committee. [ Marcia Tuttle International Grant ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1270 ) A $3,000 grant for an individual working in the information supply chain to fund appropriate activities in fostering international communication and education. [ Paraprofessional Specialist Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1278 ) Awards for promising paraprofessionals, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. [ Rose Robischon Scholarship ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1279 ) A scholarship awarded to an information resource management professional lacking funds for travel. The scholarship covers the cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. STUDENT AWARDS [ John Riddick Student Grant ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1271 ) Grants for qualifying students to attend the NASIG annual conference, covering cost of registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. [ Fritz Schwartz Education Scholarship ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1266 ) A $3,000 scholarship and conference travel grant for a graduate student demonstrating excellence in scholarship and the potential for accomplishments in an information resource management career. NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Program and schedule for 2019 NASIG Annual Conference
The program and schedule for the [ 2019 NASIG Annual Conference ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=15020 ) is now available at [ https://nasig2019.sched.com/ ]( https://nasig2019.sched.com/ ). Pre-conference information will be forthcoming but please check out our [ Vision Speakers ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2018/12/21/vision-speakers-for-the-2019-nasig-annual-conference/ ) and concurrent sessions and please [ register by April 30th ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=15020 ) to secure the early bird registration rate! NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Call for 2019 NASIG Student Spotlight Sessions
The NASIG Student Outreach Committee (SOC) invites proposals for the Student Spotlight Sessions for the 34rd NASIG conference in Pittsburgh, PA from June 5 to June 8. The theme of the conference is “Building Bridges.” The Student Spotlight Sessions will consist of up to eight 5-minute presentations with a focus on an idea, project, workflow, etc. Student Spotlight Sessions provide an excellent introduction to professional presentations and look great on resumes! Proposals may present a report of a research study, an analysis of a practical problem-solving effort, or a description of an innovative program that may be of interest to the NASIG community. Proposals should name any particular products or services that are integral to the content of the showcase or snapshot. However, as a matter of NASIG policy, showcases and snapshots should not be used as a venue to promote or attack any product, service, or institution. Submit your Student Spotlight Session proposal here: [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019StudentSpotlightSessions ]( https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019StudentSpotlightSessions ) Proposals must be received by 5pm EST on Monday, April 15, 2019. Members of the Student Outreach Committee will evaluate abstracts, and presenters will be notified of the status of their proposal by mid-April. (Note: Presenters for the Student Spotlight Sessions do not qualify for a registration discount. Presenters must be registered for either the full conference or for Thursday single day registration.) Inquiries may be sent to the NASIG SOC Chair, Danielle Williams at [ daniellena...@gmail.com ]( mailto:daniellena...@gmail.com ) NASIG Marketing and Social Media Coordinator Eugenia Beh NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Register now for the 2019 NASIG Pre-Conferences!
[ Register ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=18027 ) now for the 2019 NASIG Pre-Conferences! Pre-conferences will be offered June 4-5, 2019, ahead of the [ 34th NASIG Annual Conference ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=15020 ). 1/2-Day – Member & Non-member $100 1-Day – Member & Non-member $200 Please log in to your NASIG account to receive the member rate. Not a member? [ Join now! ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=309&pk_association_webpage=1168 ) DAY 1 June 4, 2019 Text Mining 101 6/4/2019, 8 am – 5 pm $200 30 spaces Dr. Sarah Sutton, Emporia State University School of Library and Information Science Supporting text mining research requires an understanding of the process of text mining in order for librarians to assist researchers to use library resources as sources text mining data, to license electronic resources in way that makes provisions for such uses, and to manage and/or provide access to text mining tools among other activities. Because text mining is a relatively new method for research, few librarians have had an introduction to and/or training needed to accomplish these tasks. In this pre-conference workshop I will introduce participants to the basics of text-mining including defining terms, identifying library resources that may serve as data sources for text mining, and introducing the tools and processes used for text mining, for instance the Hathi Trust’s Text Analysis Algorithms and Python scripting. Library Leadership Your Way 6/4/2019, 1-5 pm $100 30 spaces Dr. Jason Martin, Middle Tennessee State University This pre-conference is intended to be a practical guide for anyone interested in library leadership. Attendees will learn about leadership, become better leaders, and develop their own leadership practices. This pre-conference will allow attendees to engage with the subject of leadership in a meaningful way, by thinking and reflecting on various ideas of leadership and how they might use those ideas in their leadership lives. The point of this pre-conference is not to explain how to lead, but for attendees to discover why they want to lead, how they can best lead, and what their unique leadership practice looks like. Attendees will be asked to think about what leadership means to them, learn overall principles of how to effectively lead themselves and others, be exposed to major leadership theories and philosophies, and finally to revisit their initial ideas about leadership. By the end of the pre-conference, attendees will have developed their own definition of and approach to leadership, understand the basics of major leadership theories and philosophies, and have a leadership practice and plan in place they can use in their everyday leadership lives. This pre-conference is intended for library leaders at all levels – from department head to dean/director, for librarians interested in becoming library leaders, and for informal library leaders as well. DAY 2 June 5, 2019 Contract Construction: Creating an Effective Licensing Toolkit in an Academic Library Setting 6/5/2019, 8 am-12 pm $100 30 spaces Stephanie Hess, Binghamton University Megan Kilb, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill This session will offer a blueprint for crafting a clear picture of licensing priorities for your library and home institution and for developing an orderly negotiation process to ensure each agreement is properly reviewed and handled. Beginning with a brief overview of standard licensing terms for e-resources, we will discuss how to draw up your own checklists and draft legal provisions customized to successfully fulfill the information needs of your library’s users, while adhering to your institution’s local legal requirements. We will also identify practical methods for reviewing contracts to identify the issues in clauses that are most often challenging or problematic. BIBFRAME Basics: A Crash Course 6/5/2019, 8 am-12 pm $100 30 spaces Dennis Christman, Duke University Interested in learning about BIBFRAME and how it works? This workshop will go over the basics of what BIBFRAME is, how it was developed, and ongoing BIBFRAME initiatives; then cover the underlying technologies in just enough detail to really understand how BIBFRAME works differently from what we do today, including graph data structures, ontologies, and RDF. Finally, we’ll look at the Library of Congress developed BIBFRAME editor and get some hands-on practice creating and editing a variety of resources. Attendees should plan on bringing a laptop to get the most of their experience. The Future of Scholarly Communications 6/5/2019, 1-5 pm $100 30 spaces Lisa Hinchliffe, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Structured as an interactive workshop, this pre-conference will explore possible futures of scholarly
[CODE4LIB] 2019 NASIG Great Ideas Showcase and Snapshot Sessions – Call for Proposals
The NASIG Program Planning Committee (PPC) invites proposals for the Great Ideas Showcase and the Snapshot Sessions for the [ 34th NASIG Annual Conference ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=15020 ) in Pittsburgh, PA, June 5 to 8. The theme of the conference is “Building Bridges.” The Great Ideas Showcase will be held on Thursday, June 6, from 5:00-6:00 p.m., and the Snapshot Sessions will be held on Friday, June 7, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Presenters must be available to discuss their showcases or present their snapshots during that time. The Great Ideas Showcase will provide an opportunity to share innovative ideas, new workflows, and new applications of technology in an interactive and informal setting. Great Ideas can be demonstrated in a variety of ways – posters, laptops, tablets, e-readers, etc. Participants will be given a table or poster board (4’ x 6’) to showcase their idea to attendees, depending on their need. The Snapshot Sessions will consist of up to eight 5-minute presentations with a focus on an idea, project, workflow, etc. If you’ve always wanted to speak at NASIG, but haven’t felt like you had enough to say for a full session, this is a great opportunity for you. Proposals may present a report of a research study, an analysis of a practical problem-solving effort, or a description of an innovative program that may be of interest to the NASIG community. Proposals should name any particular products or services that are integral to the content of the showcase or snapshot. However, as a matter of NASIG policy, showcases and snapshots should not be used as a venue to promote or attack any product, service, or institution. Submit your Great Ideas Showcase proposal here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GISPNASIG2019 Submit your Snapshot Session proposal here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SSPNASIG2019 Proposals must be received by 5pm EST on Friday, April 19, 2019. Members of the Program Planning Committee will evaluate abstracts, and presenters will be notified of the status of their proposal by the end of April. (Note: Presenters for the Great Ideas Showcase or Snapshot Sessions do not qualify for a registration discount. Presenters must be registered for either the full conference or for single day registration.) Inquiries may be sent to the NASIG PPC Chair and Vice-Chair, Maria Collins and Wendy Robertson at [ p...@internal.nasig.org ]( mailto:p...@internal.nasig.org ). We look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh! NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Call for 2019 NASIG Conference Informal Discussion Groups and User Groups
The NASIG Program Planning Committee (PPC) invites ideas for topics and for volunteer discussion facilitators for Informal Discussion Groups and User Groups. The Program Planning Committee invites suggestions for 1) topics to be considered by these groups and 2) would like to hear from any conference attendee who would like to facilitate an Informal Discussion Group or a User Group. The facilitator must be registered for the full conference. Informal Discussion Groups (formerly known as Networking Nodes) serve to promote discussion among NASIG attendees who have a shared interest in a topic, idea, workflow, or problem. The emphasis of these sessions is open discussion and the generation of new ideas. User Group meetings and Informal Discussion Groups will take place on Wednesday, June 5th, from 1 pm to 3 pm. Please Submit your suggestions or volunteer to lead a group at [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019NASIGUserGroups ]( https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019NASIGUserGroups ) . If you have any questions, you can contact the Program Planning Committee chairs at [ p...@internal.nasig.org ]( mailto:p...@internal.nasig.org ) . The deadline for submissions of topics and volunteers is May 1, 2019. NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Call for NASIG Mentees
NASIG Student Mentoring Program ATTENTION: NASIG STUDENT MEMBERS Are you looking for an opportunity to get some first-hand information about working in the library field? Would you like to interact one-on-one with an experienced library professional on topics such as professional development, research and publication, and job searching? Are you interested in getting more involved with NASIG? If your answer to any of these questions is YES, please consider applying to be a member of the 2019/2020 group of NASIG student mentees. This program is designed to provide a yearlong opportunity for networking and professional development between NASIG regular members and our student members. The sponsors of the program are the NASIG Student Outreach Committee and the NASIG Mentoring Group. Any current NASIG student member is eligible to participate (student membership is free). [ Click here ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=1346&pk_association_webpage=9539 ) for more information about the NASIG Student Mentoring Program and to apply to be a mentee. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2019. NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Reminder: Call for Mentees for NASIG Student Mentoring Program
NASIG Student Mentoring Program ATTENTION: NASIG STUDENT MEMBERS Are you looking for an opportunity to get some first-hand information about working in the library field? Would you like to interact one-on-one with an experienced library professional on topics such as professional development, research and publication, and job searching? Are you interested in getting more involved with NASIG? If your answer to any of these questions is YES, please consider applying to be a member of the 2019/2020 group of NASIG student mentees. This program is designed to provide a yearlong opportunity for networking and professional development between NASIG regular members and our student members. The sponsors of the program are the NASIG Student Outreach Committee and the NASIG Mentoring Group. Any current NASIG student member is eligible to participate (student membership is free). [ Click here ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=1346&pk_association_webpage=9539 ) for more information about the NASIG Student Mentoring Program and to apply to be a mentee. Contact [ daniellena...@gmail.com ]( mailto:daniellena...@gmail.com ) for questions. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2019. NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Deadline extended for NASIG Student Spotlight Sessions – Monday, April 29, 2019
Deadline extended to Monday, April 29th The NASIG Student Outreach Committee (SOC) invites proposals for the Student Spotlight Sessions for the 34rd NASIG conference in Pittsburgh, PA from June 5 to June 8. The theme of the conference is “Building Bridges.” The Student Spotlight Sessions will consist of up to eight 5-minute presentations with a focus on an idea, project, workflow, etc. Student Spotlight Sessions provide an excellent introduction to professional presentations and look great on resumes! Proposals may present a report of a research study, an analysis of a practical problem-solving effort, or a description of an innovative program that may be of interest to the NASIG community. Proposals should name any particular products or services that are integral to the content of the showcase or snapshot. However, as a matter of NASIG policy, showcases and snapshots should not be used as a venue to promote or attack any product, service, or institution. Submit your Student Spotlight Session proposal here: [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019StudentSpotlightSessions ]( https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019StudentSpotlightSessions ) The proposal deadline has been extended to 5pm EST on Monday, April 29, 2019. Members of the Student Outreach Committee will evaluate abstracts, and presenters will be notified of the status of their proposal by early May. (Note: Presenters for the Student Spotlight Sessions do not qualify for a registration discount. Presenters must be registered for either the full conference or for Thursday single day registration.) Inquiries may be sent to the NASIG SOC Chair, Danielle Williams at [ ]( mailto:daniellena...@gmail.com )daniellena...@gmail.com NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Announcing the 2020 & 2021 NASIG Conference Locations
The NASIG Site Selection Committee is very excited and pleased to announce the conference locations and dates for 2020 and 2021! The committee determined early on that we wanted to look to the Midwest and Western regions for the next two conferences, and we also wanted to keep our option open in doing so. RFPs were sent out to 26 cities with reasonable airport access that were also not in states on the California travel ban list. The committee reviewed the responses from all locations, factored in as many of the site selection criteria as possible, and narrowed down the selection to one city for each region. After a site visit to both locations, it was clear to the committee that these would be excellent choices for NASIG. Both of the selected hotels were in the heart of their respective cities, with plenty of dining and entertainment options nearby. Both hotels offered competitive room rates in the range NASIG attendees have come to expect. Both hotels had more than adequate meeting space and enough sleeping rooms for our conference size, with some room for anticipated growth. So, where are they? When are they? The 2020 conference will be held at[ The Davenport Grand ]( https://www.davenporthotelcollection.com/our-hotels/the-davenport-grand/ ) in Spokane, Washington, on June 8-12, and the 2021 conference will be held at[ The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club ]( https://www.concoursehotel.com/ ) in Madison, Wisconsin, on May 17-21. If you are interested in serving on the conference planning committees for either location, please indicate that on the[ volunteer form ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=708&pk_association_webpage=1268 ). Here’s what Spokane has to say about itself: Making the most of your time in greater Spokane is hassle-free and it’s easy to enjoy everything our great city has waiting to share with you. Without traffic to slow you down it’s simple to connect to our regional experiences. From the urban core to our family-owned farms, to banks of lakes and rivers, and up into the mountains there is so much to explore. And the best part is Spokane is so convenient that you don’t have to choose. Culinary adventures await you after your meeting! Within a few minutes walk of The Davenport Grand there are dozens of bold and daring restaurants with inspired chefs waiting to welcome you with a relaxing meal. Sip local wine or cheers a pint of Spokane Style craft beer while you discuss the latest innovations and best practices in your field with co-workers and new colleagues. When you meet in Spokane you don’t have to search to find the post-conference snack you’ve been craving since lunch, and you don’t have to wade through traffic to get there, it’s there right outside the doors. Searching for something to bring home with you? After your conference, you have time to explore local shops and boutiques and coveted national retailers. No grabbing something at the airport because you didn’t have time to find the shopping district. The shops are minutes from the conference. They’re so close you could even get some retail therapy in during the session lunch break. It’s all located in Spokane’s walkable downtown core – which the convention center district is a part of. Sometimes you just need to unwind with a brisk post-conference walk, or get your blood pumping with a quick run. Within minutes of your last session of the day you can change into your gear and hit the trail while you take in breath taking views of the majestic Spokane River gorge. Scenic views and a 100-acre park are adjacent to the convention center district. Rent a stand-up paddle board and explore the river, or plan an after-session group rafting trip with your colleagues, the river is not only right outside your door, but you can take those adventures without leaving downtown Spokane. When you meet in Spokane you get your time back. You can take that run, explore the shops and grab a great meal prepared by an award-winning chef all in one evening. When you meet in Spokane there’s a whole new session waiting for you when the conference lights dim, only in this session you explore the gracious city that’s welcomed you in. And Madison’s not too shy about its features, either: One of Madison’s many claims to fame is that it plays host to the nation’s largest producers-only farmers’ market. Farm-to-table fare continues to be a top trend nationwide, and you’ll often see our local chefs shopping the market for seasonal and sustainable offerings that are prepared and served that same day at our restaurants, from fine dining destinations to corner food carts. Greater Madison is microbrew country, and there are ample opportunities to sample it all, from award-winning ales to savory seasonals. But our craft culture doesn’t stop with beers. You may not think of ours as a grape-growing region, but we are home to two award-wi
[CODE4LIB] Deadline extended to May 6 for 2019 NASIG Great Ideas Showcase
Deadline extended to May 6 for 2019 NASIG Great Ideas Showcase The NASIG Program Planning Committee (PPC) invites proposals for the Great Ideas Showcase and the Snapshot Sessions for the [ 34th NASIG Annual Conference ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=15020 ) in Pittsburgh, PA, June 5 to 8. The theme of the conference is “Building Bridges.” The Great Ideas Showcase will be held on Thursday, June 6, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Presenters must be available to discuss their showcases during that time. The Great Ideas Showcase will provide an opportunity to share innovative ideas, new workflows, and new applications of technology in an interactive and informal setting. Great Ideas can be demonstrated in a variety of ways – posters, laptops, tablets, e-readers, etc. Participants will be given a table or poster board (4’ x 6’) to showcase their idea to attendees, depending on their need. Proposals may present a report of a research study, an analysis of a practical problem-solving effort, or a description of an innovative program that may be of interest to the NASIG community. Proposals should name any particular products or services that are integral to the content of the showcase or snapshot. However, as a matter of NASIG policy, showcases and snapshots should not be used as a venue to promote or attack any product, service, or institution. Submit your Great Ideas Showcase proposal here: [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GISPNASIG2019 ]( https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GISPNASIG2019 ) Proposals must be received by 5pm EST on Monday, May 6, 2019. Members of the Program Planning Committee will evaluate abstracts, and presenters will be notified of the status of their proposal by the end of April. (Note: Presenters for the Great Ideas Showcase do not qualify for a registration discount. Presenters must be registered for either the full conference or for single day registration.) Inquiries may be sent to the NASIG PPC Chair and Vice-Chair, Maria Collins and Wendy Robertson at [ p...@internal.nasig.org ]( mailto:p...@internal.nasig.org ). NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Early Bird Registration for NASIG 2019 ending April 30th
[ Early bird registration ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=18027 ) for the 2019 NASIG Annual Conference ends on April 30th. The [ NASIG Hotel Rates ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=15455 ) for the historic[ Omni William Penn Hotel ]( https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/pittsburgh-william-penn ) apply from June 2 – June 11, 2019. A link to the hotel reservation website will be provided upon completion of registration. Check out the[ program and schedule ]( https://nasig2019.sched.com/ ), including information about our amazing[ Vision Speakers ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2018/12/21/vision-speakers-for-the-2019-nasig-annual-conference/ ), DeEtta Jones, founder and principal of [ DeEtta Jones & Associates ]( http://www.deettajones.com/ ) and Philip Schreuer, Associate University Librarian for Technical and Access Services at Stanford University! Also please check out our 5 fantastic [ Pre-Conference Sessions ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=15942 ) on [ text mining ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2019/04/24/nasig19-preconference-text-mining-101/ ), [ library leadership ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2019/04/24/nasig19-preconference-library-leadership-your-way/ ), [ licensing ]( http://#NASIG19%20Preconference – Contract Construction: Creating an Effective Licensing Toolkit in an Academic Library Setting ), [ BIBFRAME ]( http://#NASIG19%20Preconference – BIBFRAME Basics: A Crash Course ), and the [ future of scholarly communications ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2019/04/24/nasig19-preconference-the-future-of-scholarly-communications/ )! Please log in to your NASIG account to receive the member rate. Not a member? [ Join now ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=309&pk_association_webpage=1168 ) and[ register ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=5899 ) today! Any questions, please check out the[ FAQ ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=15811 ) page and/or email [ conf-p...@nasig.org ]( mailto:conf-p...@nasig.org ) See you in Pittsburgh! Denise Novak and Pat Roncevich Conference Planning Committee Co-Chairs NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Call for NASIG Student Mentees - deadline April 30th
NASIG Student Mentoring Program ATTENTION: NASIG STUDENT MEMBERS Are you looking for an opportunity to get some first-hand information about working in the library field? Would you like to interact one-on-one with an experienced library professional on topics such as professional development, research and publication, and job searching? Are you interested in getting more involved with NASIG? If your answer to any of these questions is YES, please consider applying to be a member of the 2019/2020 group of NASIG student mentees. This program is designed to provide a yearlong opportunity for networking and professional development between NASIG regular members and our student members. The sponsors of the program are the NASIG Student Outreach Committee and the NASIG Mentoring Group. Any current NASIG student member is eligible to participate (student membership is free). [ Click here ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=1346&pk_association_webpage=9539 ) for more information about the NASIG Student Mentoring Program and to apply to be a mentee. Contact [ daniellena...@gmail.com ]( mailto:daniellena...@gmail.com ) for questions. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2019. NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Register for NASIG Preconferences!
NASIG has an exciting line up of [ preconferences ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=15942 ) this year that you might have missed if you registered early. But, it's not too late to sign up! All you need to do is click through the [ registration link ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=18027 ) and select one of our five exciting options. See you in Pittsburgh! Text Mining 101 6/4/2019, 8 am - 5 pm $200 Dr. Sarah Sutton Emporia State University School of Library and Information Science Supporting text mining research requires an understanding of the process of text mining in order for librarians to assist researchers to use library resources as sources text mining data, to license electronic resources in way that makes provisions for such uses, and to manage and/or provide access to text mining tools among other activities. Because text mining is a relatively new method for research, few librarians have had an introduction to and/or training needed to accomplish these tasks. In this pre-conference workshop I will introduce participants to the basics of text-mining including defining terms, identifying library resources that may serve as data sources for text mining, and introducing the tools and processes used for text mining, for instance the Hathi Trust’s Text Analysis Algorithms and Python scripting. Library Leadership Your Way 6/4/2019, 1-5 pm $100 Dr. Jason Martin Middle Tennessee State University This pre-conference is intended to be a practical guide for anyone interested in library leadership. Attendees will learn about leadership, become better leaders, and develop their own leadership practices. This pre-conference will allow attendees to engage with the subject of leadership in a meaningful way, by thinking and reflecting on various ideas of leadership and how they might use those ideas in their leadership lives. The point of this pre-conference is not to explain how to lead, but for attendees to discover why they want to lead, how they can best lead, and what their unique leadership practice looks like. Attendees will be asked to think about what leadership means to them, learn overall principles of how to effectively lead themselves and others, be exposed to major leadership theories and philosophies, and finally to revisit their initial ideas about leadership. By the end of the pre-conference, attendees will have developed their own definition of and approach to leadership, understand the basics of major leadership theories and philosophies, and have a leadership practice and plan in place they can use in their everyday leadership lives. This pre-conference is intended for library leaders at all levels - from department head to dean/director, for librarians interested in becoming library leaders, and for informal library leaders as well. Contract Construction: Creating an Effective Licensing Toolkit in an Academic Library Setting 6/5/2019, 8 am-12 pm $100 Stephanie Hess Binghamton University Megan Kilb University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill This session will offer a blueprint for crafting a clear picture of licensing priorities for your library and home institution and for developing an orderly negotiation process to ensure each agreement is properly reviewed and handled. Beginning with a brief overview of standard licensing terms for e-resources, we will discuss how to draw up your own checklists and draft legal provisions customized to successfully fulfill the information needs of your library’s users, while adhering to your institution’s local legal requirements. We will also identify practical methods for reviewing contracts to identify the issues in clauses that are most often challenging or problematic. BIBFRAME Basics: A Crash Course 6/5/2019, 8 am-12 pm $100 Dennis Christman Duke University Interested in learning about BIBFRAME and how it works? This workshop will go over the basics of what BIBFRAME is, how it was developed, and ongoing BIBFRAME initiatives; then cover the underlying technologies in just enough detail to really understand how BIBFRAME works differently from what we do today, including graph data structures, ontologies, and RDF. Finally, we’ll look at the Library of Congress developed BIBFRAME editor and get some hands-on practice creating and editing a variety of resources. Attendees should plan on bringing a laptop to get the most of their experience. The Future of Scholarly Communications 6/5/2019, 1-5 pm $100 Lisa Hinchliffe University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Structured as an interactive workshop, this pre-conference will explore possible futures of scholarly communications and publishing and implications for access, collections, and preservation. Drawing on trends analysis and potential scenarios that have been developed by publishers
[CODE4LIB] EDUC: Register for NASIG Preconferences!
NASIG has an exciting line up of [ preconferences ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=15942 ) this year that you might have missed if you registered early. But, it's not too late to sign up! All you need to do is click through the [ registration link ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=18027 ) and select one of our five exciting options. See you in Pittsburgh! Text Mining 101 6/4/2019, 8 am - 5 pm $200 Dr. Sarah Sutton Emporia State University School of Library and Information Science Supporting text mining research requires an understanding of the process of text mining in order for librarians to assist researchers to use library resources as sources text mining data, to license electronic resources in way that makes provisions for such uses, and to manage and/or provide access to text mining tools among other activities. Because text mining is a relatively new method for research, few librarians have had an introduction to and/or training needed to accomplish these tasks. In this pre-conference workshop I will introduce participants to the basics of text-mining including defining terms, identifying library resources that may serve as data sources for text mining, and introducing the tools and processes used for text mining, for instance the Hathi Trust’s Text Analysis Algorithms and Python scripting. Library Leadership Your Way 6/4/2019, 1-5 pm $100 Dr. Jason Martin Middle Tennessee State University This pre-conference is intended to be a practical guide for anyone interested in library leadership. Attendees will learn about leadership, become better leaders, and develop their own leadership practices. This pre-conference will allow attendees to engage with the subject of leadership in a meaningful way, by thinking and reflecting on various ideas of leadership and how they might use those ideas in their leadership lives. The point of this pre-conference is not to explain how to lead, but for attendees to discover why they want to lead, how they can best lead, and what their unique leadership practice looks like. Attendees will be asked to think about what leadership means to them, learn overall principles of how to effectively lead themselves and others, be exposed to major leadership theories and philosophies, and finally to revisit their initial ideas about leadership. By the end of the pre-conference, attendees will have developed their own definition of and approach to leadership, understand the basics of major leadership theories and philosophies, and have a leadership practice and plan in place they can use in their everyday leadership lives. This pre-conference is intended for library leaders at all levels - from department head to dean/director, for librarians interested in becoming library leaders, and for informal library leaders as well. Contract Construction: Creating an Effective Licensing Toolkit in an Academic Library Setting 6/5/2019, 8 am-12 pm $100 Stephanie Hess Binghamton University Megan Kilb University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill This session will offer a blueprint for crafting a clear picture of licensing priorities for your library and home institution and for developing an orderly negotiation process to ensure each agreement is properly reviewed and handled. Beginning with a brief overview of standard licensing terms for e-resources, we will discuss how to draw up your own checklists and draft legal provisions customized to successfully fulfill the information needs of your library’s users, while adhering to your institution’s local legal requirements. We will also identify practical methods for reviewing contracts to identify the issues in clauses that are most often challenging or problematic. BIBFRAME Basics: A Crash Course 6/5/2019, 8 am-12 pm $100 Dennis Christman Duke University Interested in learning about BIBFRAME and how it works? This workshop will go over the basics of what BIBFRAME is, how it was developed, and ongoing BIBFRAME initiatives; then cover the underlying technologies in just enough detail to really understand how BIBFRAME works differently from what we do today, including graph data structures, ontologies, and RDF. Finally, we’ll look at the Library of Congress developed BIBFRAME editor and get some hands-on practice creating and editing a variety of resources. Attendees should plan on bringing a laptop to get the most of their experience. The Future of Scholarly Communications 6/5/2019, 1-5 pm $100 Lisa Hinchliffe University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Structured as an interactive workshop, this pre-conference will explore possible futures of scholarly communications and publishing and implications for access, collections, and preservation. Drawing on trends analysis and potential scenarios that have been developed by publishers
[CODE4LIB] Deadline for 2019 NASIG Early Bird Registration extended to Friday, May 10th
Friday, May 10 is the last day for [ Early Bird Registration ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=15020 ) for the 2019 NASIG Annual Conference. Join us from June 5-8 in Pittsburgh! Get ready for a great [ opening session ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=16052 ), along with fantastic [ preconference ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=15942 ) and [ conference sessions ]( https://nasig2019.sched.com/ ). Our [ vision speakers ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2018/12/21/vision-speakers-for-the-2019-nasig-annual-conference/ ) are always a highlight of the conference. You will bond with others during the conference and can participate in the [ NASIG Fun Run ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=5899 ), dine-arounds and more! [ Register TODAY ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=18027 )! Please log in to your NASIG account to receive the member rate. Not a member? [ Join now ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=309&pk_association_webpage=1168 ) and get the discounted rate! Any questions, please check out the[ FAQ ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=15811 ) page and/or email conf-p...@nasig.org See you in Pittsburgh! Denise Novak and Pat Roncevich Conference Planning Committee Co-Chairs P.S. AND for fun here is a great [ article ]( https://popularpittsburgh.com/whatsinanh/ ) about why Pittsburgh has an “h” and is not spelled Pittsburg! NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] User/Discussion Group Meetings at #NASIG19
NASIG will host 4 discussion/user group sessions at this year’s Annual Conference ([ https://nasig2019.sched.com ]( https://nasig2019.sched.com/ )) on Wednesday, June 5 from 1:00-3:00. These groups are open for all attendees. Please come by and join your colleagues in conversation. User/Discussion Group Meeting – Now Streaming: Mediated vs. Unmediated and Other Dilemmas Facilitator: Heather Crozier, Ohio Northern University Many libraries using popular PDA programs for streaming video experienced a significant surge in popularity and spending in the past year and are looking into various alternatives, including mediated purchasing and the increase in workload that accompanies it. This group will provide an opportunity for an in-person conversation allowing us to share best practices, alternative options, and other discussion related to streaming video. User/Discussion Group Meeting – OpenAthens and Issues in Authentication and Access Facilitator: Donna Bennett, Georgia College and State University In addition to the discussion topic of OpenAthens, this group might also discuss issues about authentication and access in general, which might be provider neutral, and include procedures for offering access to walkin users, user experience, usage data collection, privacy, dual factor authentication, working with campus IT, etc. Even if a library doesn’t use OpenAthens, but uses EZProxy or a different system, they might also contribute to and benefit from this conversation. User/Discussion Group Meeting – Systems & Interlibrary Loan Librarian Discussion Facilitator: Jean Charlot, Delaware State University Topic: Student success and the Intersection of Interlibrary Loan/Resource Sharing, Electronic Resources and Discovery Tools. Discussion during his session will focus on the following: How Interlibrary Loan/Resource Sharing and Discovery works to provide access to materials Collaboration — university community awareness of library services for additional research needs Positive or negative experiences with these services. User/Discussion Group Meeting -A Collaborative Approach to Driving User Awareness Facilitator: Sara Rotjan, AIP Publishing How do your faculty and students learn about the resources that are available to them and what scholarly content they have access to? During this session we’ll share the results of a recent survey focusing on the challenges around driving user awareness. And we’ll have an open discussion around how to effectively promote your digital resources. Come prepared to explore ways that librarians and publishers can collaborate on the common challenge of driving awareness. If you have any questions, you can contact the Program Planning Committee chairs at [ p...@internal.nasig.org ]( mailto:p...@internal.nasig.org ) . NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Livestreaming for #NASIG19 Vision Sessions
NASIG 2019 starts this Wednesday! Our Vision Sessions will be livestreamed on Thursday and Saturday morning. If you will be watching the Vision Speakers here are the links for access. Enjoy! [ Vision Session I – DeEtta Jones ]( https://nasig2019.sched.com/event/MBox/vision-session-i-courageous-leadership-walking-your-talk-from-wherever-you-are ) Time: Thursday, Jun 6, 2019 9:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) [ Join Zoom Meeting ]( https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fencore-us.zoom.us%2Fj%2F519982210&data=02%7C01%7Croncevic%40pitt.edu%7C30857b24ba364b524d3308d6e50df793%7C9ef9f489e0a04eeb87cc3a526112fd0d%7C1%7C0%7C636948245499250539&sdata=pITB1BVEmP%2BcUfsXRMIl3B5IeOF%2FwnTG5czZ%2BCSKdJg%3D&reserved=0 ) [ Vision Session 3 – Philip Schreur ]( https://nasig2019.sched.com/event/MC8J/vision-session-ii-town-hall-what-should-diversity-and-inclusion-in-nasig-look-like ) Time: Saturday, Jun 8, 2019 10:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) [ Join Zoom Meeting ]( https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fencore-us.zoom.us%2Fj%2F297837148&data=02%7C01%7Croncevic%40pitt.edu%7Cd7ab1b99939640b32eef08d6e50c213b%7C9ef9f489e0a04eeb87cc3a526112fd0d%7C1%7C0%7C636948237595428194&sdata=4Lcr59e0iqofKmjUOBNpjIbz48l2w9J%2Bgn6Ij6%2FCIW4%3D&reserved=0 ) NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Save the date and rates for NASIG 2020!
[ 35th Annual Conference ]( https://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=16363 ) NASIG 2020 Spokane, WA [ The Davenport Grand ]( https://www.davenporthotelcollection.com/our-hotels/the-davenport-grand/ ) June 8 - 12 2020 Conference Rates Early Bird Full Conference Registration – Members $435 Full Conference Registration – Non-members $550 Full Conference Registration – Paraprofessionals $150 Full Conference Registration – Students $100 Late Full Conference Registration – Members $485 Full Conference Registration – Non-members $600 Full Conference Registration – Paraprofessionals $250 Full Conference Registration – Students $150 On-site On-site Full Conference Registration – Members $510 On-site Full Conference Registration – Non-members $625 1-Day Registration 1-Day Conference Registration – Member & Non- member $250 1-Day Conference Registration – Students & Paraprofessionals $150 Preconferences 1/2-Day – Member & Non-member $100 1-Day – Member & Non-member $200 NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] NASIG Webinar: Designing for Accessibility
NASIG Webinar: Designing for Accessibility Date: October 24, 2019 Time: 1 PM EST Length: 1 Hour Registration deadline for live event: October 23, 2019 This webinar will be recorded and made available to registrants after the webinar is completed. Late registration dates to purchase recording: October 25, 2019 – April 25, 2019. After April 25, 2019 the recording will be made freely available. Webinar Rates: NASIG Members: $35 NASIG Student Members: $15 NISO Members: $35 NASIG Non-Member: $50 Group Registration: $95 NASIG Members should login for member rate. NASIG Student Members and NISO Members will need to contact the NASIG Continuing Education Committee ([ cont-e...@nasig.org ]( http://cont-e...@nasig.org )) prior to registering in order to receive a priority code used for getting listed rates. Description: From online course materials to documents and presentations, we all share some responsibility when it comes to creating accessible content. This session provides a brief introduction to designing for accessibility: the importance of accessible design and high-impact practices digital content creators can apply to create documents, images, audio, video, and web content accessible to users of all abilities. Webinar participants will: Discover the importance of accessible design Explore common accessibility challenges and solutions Identify resources for creating accessible content Speaker: Melissa Green is a teacher, librarian, technology enthusiast, and an IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). A Technology Accessibility Specialist with The University of Alabama’s Center for Instructional Technology, Melissa helps to ensure that technology users, including those with disabilities, have a functional and accessible technology experience with the university’s web presence and instructional and emerging technologies. Melissa holds an MEd in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in assistive technology from George Mason University and an MLIS from The University of Alabama. Melissa embraces technology’s potential to foster access and inclusion for all, a perspective informed by her work in the disability community, libraries, and information technology. Register at [ https://www.nasig.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=19637 ]( https://www.nasig.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=19637 ) NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] 2020 NASIG Annual Conference Call for Proposals
NASIG is soliciting proposals for its 35th Annual Conference, to be held June 8-12, 2020, in Spokane, WA. NASIG seeks proposals for one-hour conference sessions on topics related to scholarly communication and publishing, and the acquisition, management, and discovery of library collections. We particularly welcome proposals related to the areas defined in NASIG’s [ Core Competencies ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=310&pk_association_webpage=1225 ), including: Electronic resource life cycle and management Collection analysis, assessment, and development Licensing and legal framework of library content Standards and systems of cataloging and classification, metadata, linked data, and indexing Standards, initiatives, and best practices for library content Scholarly communication, including copyright, data management, and assessment and impact metrics Institutional repositories, publishing, digital preservation, open educational resources, and open access Life cycle and workflow of print continuing resources Relationship building between libraries, vendors, publishers, standards bodies, and others involved in the information community Supervision and management of staff working in areas relevant to NASIG Management of projects related to electronic and/or print resources or scholarly communication Initiatives and best practices in areas included in the core competencies and awareness of trends and ongoing developments in those areas Diversity, equity and inclusion in relation to libraries Each 1-hour session should include approximately 45-50 minutes of content, with time left for discussion. Presentations are selected by the Program Planning Committee based on their relevance to NASIG interests. Co-presenters are welcomed, but we ask that you limit submissions to no more than three presenters. All presenters will be asked to publish a conference report in the NASIG Proceedings, which will be published through the journal Serials Librarian. Additional information for speakers can be found on our speaker resources page. Accepted presenters will be offered a $100 discount on the cost of registration. Please submit all proposals using the[ online form ]( https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1114 ) at [ https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1114 ]( https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1114 ). The submission deadline is Monday, November 18, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact the Program Planning Committee (PPC) Co-Chairs, Wendy Robertson and Megan Kilb, at [ prog-p...@nasig.org ]( mailto:prog-p...@nasig.org ). NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit[ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Deadline extended for 2020 NASIG Annual Conference Call for Proposals
NASIG is soliciting proposals for its 35th Annual Conference, to be held June 8-12, 2020, in Spokane, WA. NASIG seeks proposals for one-hour conference sessions on topics related to scholarly communication and publishing, and the acquisition, management, and discovery of library collections. We particularly welcome proposals related to the areas defined in NASIG’s [ Core Competencies ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=310&pk_association_webpage=1225 ), including: Electronic resource life cycle and management Collection analysis, assessment, and development Licensing and legal framework of library content Standards and systems of cataloging and classification, metadata, linked data, and indexing Standards, initiatives, and best practices for library content Scholarly communication, including copyright, data management, and assessment and impact metrics Institutional repositories, publishing, digital preservation, open educational resources, and open access Life cycle and workflow of print continuing resources Relationship building between libraries, vendors, publishers, standards bodies, and others involved in the information community Supervision and management of staff working in areas relevant to NASIG Management of projects related to electronic and/or print resources or scholarly communication Initiatives and best practices in areas included in the core competencies and awareness of trends and ongoing developments in those areas Diversity, equity and inclusion in relation to libraries Each 1-hour session should include approximately 45-50 minutes of content, with time left for discussion. Presentations are selected by the Program Planning Committee based on their relevance to NASIG interests. Co-presenters are welcomed, but we ask that you limit submissions to no more than three presenters. All presenters will be asked to publish a conference report in the NASIG Proceedings, which will be published through the journal Serials Librarian. Additional information for speakers can be found on our speaker resources page. Accepted presenters will be offered a $100 discount on the cost of registration. Please submit all proposals using the[ online form ]( https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1114 ) at [ https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1114 ]( https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1114 ). The submission deadline is Monday, December 2, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact the Program Planning Committee (PPC) Co-Chairs, Wendy Robertson and Megan Kilb, at [ prog-p...@nasig.org ]( mailto:prog-p...@nasig.org ). NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit[ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] John Merriman Joint NASIG/UKSG Award now accepting applications!
NASIG members are invited to apply for the [ John Merriman Joint NASIG/UKSG Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1267 ). This award sponsors travel to [ UKSG ]( https://www.uksg.org/event/uksgconference20 ) for a NASIG member, and travel to NASIG for a UKSG member. The 2020 UKSG conference will be held March 30th to April 1st, 2020 in Brighton, England! Applications are due December 20, 2019 and the winner will be announced in January. Further information about the award and how to apply can be found at: [ https://bit.ly/2y8cZI3 ]( https://bit.ly/2y8cZI3 ) Please contact Jamie Carlstone at [ jamie.carlst...@northwestern.edu ]( http://jamie.carlst...@northwestern.edu ) with any questions. NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Reminder: Deadline for 2020 NASIG Annual ConferenceCall for Proposals is Monday, Dec. 2nd
Reminder: The submission deadline is Monday, December 2, 2019. NASIG seeks proposals for one-hour conference sessions on topics related to scholarly communication and publishing, and the acquisition, management, and discovery of library collections. We particularly welcome proposals related to the areas defined in NASIG’s [ Core Competencies ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=310&pk_association_webpage=1225 ), including: Electronic resource life cycle and management Collection analysis, assessment, and development Licensing and legal framework of library content Standards and systems of cataloging and classification, metadata, linked data, and indexing Standards, initiatives, and best practices for library content Scholarly communication, including copyright, data management, and assessment and impact metrics Institutional repositories, publishing, digital preservation, open educational resources, and open access Life cycle and workflow of print continuing resources Relationship building between libraries, vendors, publishers, standards bodies, and others involved in the information community Supervision and management of staff working in areas relevant to NASIG Management of projects related to electronic and/or print resources or scholarly communication Initiatives and best practices in areas included in the core competencies and awareness of trends and ongoing developments in those areas Diversity, equity and inclusion in relation to libraries Each 1-hour session should include approximately 45-50 minutes of content, with time left for discussion. Presentations are selected by the Program Planning Committee based on their relevance to NASIG interests. Co-presenters are welcomed, but we ask that you limit submissions to no more than three presenters. All presenters will be asked to publish a conference report in the NASIG Proceedings, which will be published through the journal Serials Librarian. Additional information for speakers can be found on our speaker resources page. Accepted presenters will be offered a $100 discount on the cost of registration. Please submit all proposals using the[ online form ]( https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1114 ) at [ https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1114 ]( https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1114 ). The submission deadline is Monday, December 2, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact the Program Planning Committee (PPC) Co-Chairs, Wendy Robertson and Megan Kilb, at [ prog-p...@nasig.org ]( mailto:prog-p...@nasig.org ). NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit[ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Last day to submit a proposal for the 2020 NASIG Annual Conference
Today is the last day to submit a proposal for the 2020 NASIG Annual Conference! Please submit all proposals at [ https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1114 ]( https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1114 ) NASIG seeks proposals for one-hour conference sessions on topics related to scholarly communication and publishing, and the acquisition, management, and discovery of library collections. We particularly welcome proposals related to the areas defined in NASIG’s [ Core Competencies ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=310&pk_association_webpage=1225 ), including: Electronic resource life cycle and management Collection analysis, assessment, and development Licensing and legal framework of library content Standards and systems of cataloging and classification, metadata, linked data, and indexing Standards, initiatives, and best practices for library content Scholarly communication, including copyright, data management, and assessment and impact metrics Institutional repositories, publishing, digital preservation, open educational resources, and open access Life cycle and workflow of print continuing resources Relationship building between libraries, vendors, publishers, standards bodies, and others involved in the information community Supervision and management of staff working in areas relevant to NASIG Management of projects related to electronic and/or print resources or scholarly communication Initiatives and best practices in areas included in the core competencies and awareness of trends and ongoing developments in those areas Diversity, equity and inclusion in relation to libraries Each 1-hour session should include approximately 45-50 minutes of content, with time left for discussion. Presentations are selected by the Program Planning Committee based on their relevance to NASIG interests. Co-presenters are welcomed, but we ask that you limit submissions to no more than three presenters. All presenters will be asked to publish a conference report in the NASIG Proceedings, which will be published through the journal Serials Librarian. Additional information for speakers can be found on our speaker resources page. Accepted presenters will be offered a $100 discount on the cost of registration. Please submit all proposals using the[ online form ]( https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1114 ) at [ https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1114 ]( https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1114 ). The submission deadline is Monday, December 2, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact the Program Planning Committee (PPC) Co-Chairs, Wendy Robertson and Megan Kilb, at [ prog-p...@nasig.org ]( mailto:prog-p...@nasig.org ). Thank you, Eugenia Beh Marketing and Social Media Coordinator NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit[ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] 2020 NASIG Awards are open for applications
NASIG is pleased to announce the beginning of the application cycle for its [ 2020 grants, awards, and scholarships ]( https://www.nasig.org/Awards ) to be awarded at the Annual Conference being held in Spokane, Monday June 8 - Friday June 12, 2020. Professional/Para-professional Awards Please visit the [ Awards page ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=308&pk_association_webpage=1178 ) on the NASIG website for full descriptions and applications. [ Birdie MacLennan Award ]( https://www.nasig.org/Birdie-MacLennan-Award ) An award for a mid-career professional in information management, covering conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel costs within North America. [ Capstone Award ]( https://www.nasig.org/NASIG-Capstone-Award ) An award to recognize an individual who has made significant and distinguished contributions to the field of information resource management through recruiting and mentoring new professionals, service to NASIG or other professional organizations, notable research, or participation in organizations that advance innovation in the field. [ Diversity and Inclusion Award ]( https://www.nasig.org/Diversity-and-Inclusion-Award ) An award to a professional working in the information resources management field, covering conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel costs within North America. [ First Timer Award ]( https://www.nasig.org/NASIG-First-timer-Award ) An award to a first time attendee, professional or paraprofessional, working in the information resources management field, covering conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel costs within North America. [ Paraprofessional Specialist Award ]( https://www.nasig.org/Paraprofessional-Specialist-Award ) Awards for promising paraprofessionals, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. [ Marcia Tuttle International Grant ]( https://www.nasig.org/Marcia-Tuttle-Award ) A $3,000 grant for an individual working in the information management chain to fund appropriate activities in fostering international communication and education. [ Horizon Award ]( https://www.nasig.org/Horizon-Award ) Awards for promising new information management professionals, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. Recipients will also be invited to serve on a NASIG committee. [ Rose Robischon Scholarship ]( https://www.nasig.org/Rose-Robischon-Scholarship ) A scholarship awarded to an information management professional lacking funds for travel. The scholarship covers the cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. Student Awards [ John Riddick Student Grant ]( https://www.nasig.org/John-Riddick-Student-Grant ) Grants for qualifying students to attend the NASIG annual conference, covering cost of registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. [ Fritz Schwartz Education Scholarship ]( https://www.nasig.org/Fritz-Schwartz-Award ) A $3,000 scholarship and conference travel grant for a graduate student demonstrating excellence in scholarship and the potential for accomplishments in a serials career. The application deadline for the awards listed above is February 20, 2020. Please contact Jamie Carlstone ([ jamie.carlst...@northwestern.edu ]( mailto:jamie.carlst...@northwestern.edu )) if you have any questions. NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Registration Open for NASIG 35th Annual Conference
Registration is now open for the 35th Annual Conference to be held June 8-12, 2020 in Spokane, WA. See the [ registration link ]( https://nasig.org/event-3568014 ) to sign up and check rates. Upon registration, attendees will be sent a link to reserve a room at the Davenport Grand. In addition to the basic conference registration, you may register for pre and post conferences including the following. Licensing 101: Anatomy of a License Pre-conference 1/2 day June 9: 8:00 – 12:00 Katie Zimmerman and Laura Hanscom Licensing 201: Privacy, Piracy, Programming and Other Advanced Licensing Topics Pre-conference 1/2 day June 9: 1:00 – 5:00 Katie Zimmerman and Laura Hanscom Creative by nature: conquering the challenges of linked data Pre-conference Full day June 9: 8:00-5:00 Heidy Berthoud and Jackie Shieh Resource Management in an OA World Pre-conference Full day June 9: 8:00-5:00 Jill Emery and Graham Stone Introduction to Electronic Serials Cataloging using RDA Post-conference 1/2 day June 12: 1:00 – 5:00 Steve Shadle For more details on these sessions see the [ full program ]( https://nasig2020.sched.com/ ) Thank you, Eugenia Beh NASIG Marketing and Social Media Coordinator NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Deadline for NASIG Awards and Scholarships is 2/20/20
A reminder that the deadline for NASIG's [ 2020 grants, awards, and scholarships ]( https://www.nasig.org/Awards ) to be awarded at the Annual Conference being held in Spokane, Monday June 8 – Friday June 12, 2020, is this Thursday, February 20th. Professional/Para-professional Awards Please visit the [ Awards page ]( https://www.nasig.org/Awards ) on the NASIG website for full descriptions and applications. [ Birdie MacLennan Award ]( https://www.nasig.org/Birdie-MacLennan-Award ) An award for a mid-career professional in information management, covering conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel costs within North America. [ Capstone Award ]( https://www.nasig.org/NASIG-Capstone-Award ) An award to recognize an individual who has made significant and distinguished contributions to the field of information resource management through recruiting and mentoring new professionals, service to NASIG or other professional organizations, notable research, or participation in organizations that advance innovation in the field. [ Diversity and Inclusion Award ]( https://www.nasig.org/Diversity-and-Inclusion-Award ) An award to a professional working in the information resources management field, covering conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel costs within North America. [ First Timer Award ]( https://www.nasig.org/NASIG-First-timer-Award ) An award to a first time attendee, professional or paraprofessional, working in the information resources management field, covering conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel costs within North America. [ Paraprofessional Specialist Award ]( https://www.nasig.org/Paraprofessional-Specialist-Award ) Awards for promising paraprofessionals, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. [ Marcia Tuttle International Grant ]( https://www.nasig.org/Marcia-Tuttle-Award ) A $3,000 grant for an individual working in the information management chain to fund appropriate activities in fostering international communication and education. [ Horizon Award ]( https://www.nasig.org/Horizon-Award ) Awards for promising new information management professionals, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. Recipients will also be invited to serve on a NASIG committee. [ Rose Robischon Scholarship ]( https://www.nasig.org/Rose-Robischon-Scholarship ) A scholarship awarded to an information management professional lacking funds for travel. The scholarship covers the cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. Student Awards [ John Riddick Student Grant ]( https://www.nasig.org/John-Riddick-Student-Grant ) Grants for qualifying students to attend the NASIG annual conference, covering cost of registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. [ Fritz Schwartz Education Scholarship ]( https://www.nasig.org/Fritz-Schwartz-Award ) A $3,000 scholarship and conference travel grant for a graduate student demonstrating excellence in scholarship and the potential for accomplishments in a serials career. The application deadline for the awards listed above is February 20, 2020. Please contact Jamie Carlstone ([ jamie.carlst...@northwestern.edu ]( mailto:jamie.carlst...@northwestern.edu )) if you have any questions. NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Deadline extended for Marcia Tuttle International Grant to March 2nd
The deadline for the Marcia Tuttle International Grant is now March 2, 2020. The purpose of the Tuttle grant is to provide $3000 in funding for an individual working in any area of the information supply chain to foster international communication and education through activities involving some aspect of information resources management such as, but not limited to: research, collaborative projects, job exchanges, and presentation of papers at conferences. More information, including eligibility requirements, is available [ here ]( https://www.nasig.org/Marcia-Tuttle-Award ). Please contact Jamie Carlstone ([ jamie.carlst...@northwestern.edu ]( mailto:jamie.carlst...@northwestern.edu )) if you have any questions. NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] NASIG Webinar - What Makes a Good Mentor?: A Panel Discussion
NASIG Webinar - What Makes a Good Mentor?: A Panel Discussion Date: March 4, 2020 Time: 2:00 pm ET Length: 1 hour The mentor/mentee relationship is a big part of NASIG's work, both in their new attendee mentorship and longer term mentorship programs. But what makes a good mentor? What is the role of the mentee? How can this team become a true partnership? Come listen to two mentors and one mentee who have been involved in NASIG's mentoring programs speak to their experience, the tips and tricks they learned, and what lessons they want to pass on for all considering entering such a partnership, in any library. Our speakers are Danielle Williams (University of Evansville), co-chair of the mentoring committee at NASIG , Kate Seago (University of Kentucky), a NASIG mentor and Johannes Loetz, a recent NASIG mentee. Webinar Rates: NASIG members: $35 NASIG student members: $15 NISO members * : $35 NASIG non-member: $50 Group registration: $95 NASIG members should login for member rate. * NISO members should contact the NASIG Continuing Education Committee ([ cont-e...@nasig.org ]( mailto:cont-e...@nasig.org )) prior to registering in order to receive a priority code used for getting the listed rates. Registration Link: [ https://www.nasig.org/event-3729501 ]( https://www.nasig.org/event-3729501 ) Thank you, Eugenia Beh NASIG Marketing and Social Media Coordinator NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Survey: Growing Vendor & Publisher Engagement in NASIG
Are you a representative of a vendor or publisher? Do you have ideas about how conferences and membership organizations can work more closely with community members representing vendors and publishers? NASIG would love to hear from you! This short survey ([ https://forms.gle/sQ6ebV6fbwz67NQ48 ]( https://forms.gle/sQ6ebV6fbwz67NQ48 )) is to help the NASIG’s Vendor & Publisher Engagement Task Force gather information on the benefits and events that would create more engagement between vendors and publishers and the larger NASIG community. Your participation is voluntary. All collected data are anonymized. If you have questions, contact NASIG at [ i...@nasig.org ]( mailto:i...@nasig.org ). Thank you, Eugenia Beh NASIG Marketing and Social Media Coordinator public...@nasig.org About NASIG NASIG ([ http://www.nasig.org ]( http://www.nasig.org/ )) is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. In addition to a number of advocacy and education programs, NASIG has sponsored an annual conference for 35 years. This conference brings together 300-400 professionals working in libraries, publishers and vendors and specializing in acquisitions and discovery, collections, metadata, electronic resource management, scholarly communication, leadership, assessment and more.
[CODE4LIB] 2020 NASIG Great Ideas Showcase and Snapshot Sessions – Call for Proposals
The NASIG Program Planning Committee (PPC) invites proposals for the Great Ideas Showcase and the Snapshot Sessions for the [ 35th NASIG Annual Conference ]( https://www.nasig.org/35th-Annual-Conference ) in Spokane, Washington, June 8 to 12. The Great Ideas Showcase will be held on Thursday, 11 June, from 11:30–3:45 p.m., and the Snapshot Sessions will be held on Wednesday, 10 June, from 2:45–3:45 p.m. Presenters must be available to discuss their showcases from 1:00-2:00 p.m. We are allowing additional time for the Great Ideas Showcase to allow more attendees the opportunity to view them. The Great Ideas Showcase will provide an opportunity to share innovative ideas, new workflows, and new applications of technology in an interactive and informal setting. Great Ideas can be demonstrated in a variety of ways – posters, laptops, tablets, e-readers, etc. Participants will be given a table or poster board (4’ x 6’) to showcase their ideas to attendees, depending on their need. The Snapshot Sessions will consist of up to eight 5-minute presentations with a focus on an idea, project, workflow, etc. If you’ve always wanted to speak at NASIG but haven’t felt like you had enough to say for a full session, this is a great opportunity for you. Proposals may present a report of a research study, an analysis of a practical problem-solving effort, or a description of an innovative program that may be of interest to the NASIG community. Proposals should name any particular products or services that are integral to the content of the showcase or snapshot. However, as a matter of NASIG policy, showcases and snapshots should not be used as a venue to promote or attack any product, service, or institution. Submit your Great Ideas Showcase and Snapshot Session proposals here: https://forms.gle/T6vTSi3E9xnPuGty7 Proposals must be received by 5pm EST on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Members of the Program Planning Committee will evaluate abstracts, and presenters will be notified of the status of their proposal by the end of April. (Note: Presenters for the Great Ideas Showcase or Snapshot Sessions do not qualify for a registration discount. Presenters must be registered for either the full conference or for single day registration.) Inquiries may be sent to the NASIG PPC Chair and Vice-Chair, Wendy Robertson and Megan Kilb at [ p...@internal.nasig.org ]( mailto:p...@internal.nasig.org ). We look forward to seeing you in Spokane! Thank you, Eugenia Beh NASIG Marketing and Social Media Coordinator public...@nasig.org NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Upcycling a Schol Comm Unit: Building Bridges with Creativity, Relocations, and Limited Resources
Upcycling a Schol Comm Unit: Building Bridges with Creativity, Relocations, and Limited Resources Date: March 30, 2020 Time: 1:00 pm ET Length: 1 hour Webinar Description: The Scholarly Communication Unit of the David L. Rice Library at the University of Southern Indiana started not with a bang, but with a lateral transition. Since then, the unit has focused on creatively developing the themes of NASIG’s Scholarly Communication Competencies within and outside the library despite limited resources. This webinar will describe that development and lessons learned to highlight ways in which other libraries that are facing similar limitations can still provide scholarly communication services to their institutions. Speakers: Peter Whiting has been the Scholarly Communication Librarian and associate professor at the University of Southern Indiana (USI) since 2019. Previously, he was the Serials Librarian at USI. He holds an MLIS from Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois and an MPA from USI. Andrea M. Wright brings her enthusiasm for library services and dedication to campus communities to the University of Southern Indiana as the Assistant Director and Head of Public Services at the David L. Rice Library. She directly supports the library’s Scholarly Communication unit, which serves as a campus resource on open access, copyright, open educational resources, and metrics. Registration Deadline for live event: March 29, 2020. This webinar will be recorded and made available to registrants after the webinar is completed. Late registration dates to purchase recording: March 31, 2020 through September 29, 2020. After September 30, 2020 the recording will be made freely available. Webinar Rates: NASIG members: $35 NASIG student members: $15 NISO members *: $35 NASIG non-member: $50 Group registration: $95 NASIG members should login for member rate. * NISO members should contact the NASIG Continuing Education Committee ([ cont-e...@nasig.org ]( mailto:cont-e...@nasig.org )) prior to registering in order to receive a priority code used for getting the listed rates. Registration link: https://nasig.org/event-3756612 Thank you, Eugenia Beh NASIG Marketing and Social Media Coordinator public...@nasig.org NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] NASIG CEC Webinar cancellation
Unfortunately, we have to cancel our March 30 webinar, [ Upcycling a Schol Comm Unit: Building Bridges with Creativity, Relocations, and Limited Resources ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2020/03/05/upcycling-a-schol-comm-unit-building-bridges-with-creativity-relocations-and-limited-resources/ ). We hope to reschedule in the fall, and apologize for any inconvenience. Current registrants will be refunded. Thank you, Eugenia Beh NASIG Marketing and Social Media Coordinator NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] NASIG Conference Update – COVID-19 Statement
Dear NASIG Community, The NASIG Board met on Tuesday to discuss plans for the annual conference in light of the worsening coronavirus crisis. Any major changes to the event will be complex and potentially costly, so we need to practice due diligence as we figure out how best to handle the situation. Luckily, the conference is still more than two months away, which gives us time to evaluate our options in a calm and thoughtful manner. I regret that we can’t provide a more definite decision at this time, but please know that we are doing all we can to address the situation in a way that will be the most beneficial to our membership. One thing that the Board has unanimously agreed on is our desire not to see the work that’s already gone into this year’s conference wasted. So regardless of what happens with the face-to-face meeting, we will plan to offer an online option. The exact details of the online meeting are still being determined, but we will share more information as soon as it’s known. Thank you for your membership and understanding during these challenging times. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to the board at [ i...@nasig.org ]( mailto:i...@nasig.org ). Best regards, Kristen Wilson on behalf of the NASIG Executive Board NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] NASIG 35th Annual Conference Cancelled
Dear NASIG Community, The NASIG Executive Board has made the difficult decision to cancel the 35th Annual NASIG Conference due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The possible risks to the health and safety of our members, as well as the current environment of travel restrictions, have made it impossible to proceed with the meeting as scheduled. NASIG will plan to offer an online conference this summer. The board is still exploring the best format for this event, and we will be in contact with our speakers, sponsors, and the broader membership in the coming weeks with more information. For those who have already registered for the conference, you will hear from us soon regarding refunds. We will plan to honor all of this year’s NASIG award winners at the 36th Annual Conference to be held May 17-20, 2021 in Madison, WI. We’re also pleased to announce that we will have a chance to visit the Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, WA, for our 2024 conference. Rescheduling with the Davenport has allowed us to cancel this year’s conference without financial penalty, and we greatly appreciate their flexibility. Thank you for your membership and understanding during these challenging times. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to the board at [ i...@nasig.org ]( mailto:i...@nasig.org ). Best, Kristen Wilson NASIG President [ i...@nasig.org ]( mailto:i...@nasig.org ) NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Announcing the 35th Annual NASIG Conference Online
The NASIG Executive Board is pleased to announce that we will hold the 35th Annual NASIG Conference online, June 9-11, 2020. We are even more pleased to announce that the conference will be free to all attendees, thanks to the generous contributions of our [ sponsors ]( https://nasig2020.sched.com/directory/sponsors ). The synchronous online conference will include an opening session featuring vision speaker [ Janetta Waterhouse ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2019/11/13/vision-speaker-janetta-waterhouse/ ), along with 14 sessions originally scheduled for the in-person conference. The full program can be found at [ https://nasig2020.sched.com/ ]( https://nasig2020.sched.com/ ). In addition to our synchronous event, many of our other presenters will be recording their talks for on-demand viewing. We will encourage discussion of these events on the NASIG blog. The entire conference program will be made freely available on [ YouTube ]( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvnh_CzXS8YgftuvIypTiQ ) after the live event. Attendees can register for the synchronous conference here: [ https://forms.gle/CWP8UXrSsZsiudXX8 ]( https://forms.gle/CWP8UXrSsZsiudXX8 ) The Board also wishes to thank the members of our Program Planning, Conference Planning, Continuing Education, and Communications committees, all of whom have come together to make this event happen on a very short timeline. Thanks also to you, our members, for your continued support. We hope to see you online in June! NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Registration Deadline for the 35th Annual NASIG Conference Online
Registration for our first online conference has been excellent and we are looking forward to three great days of programming next week. It’s not too late to join us virtually, but we will be closing registration at 11:59pm ET on Friday, June 5, 2020 or once we reach at 2,900 attendees, whichever comes first. NASIG will hold the 35th Annual NASIG Conference online, June 9-11, 2020. The conference will be free to all attendees, thanks to the generous contributions of our [ sponsors ]( https://nasig2020.sched.com/directory/sponsors ). The synchronous online conference will include an opening session featuring vision speaker [ Janetta Waterhouse ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2019/11/13/vision-speaker-janetta-waterhouse/ ), along with 14 sessions originally scheduled for the in-person conference. The full program can be found at [ https://nasig2020.sched.com/ ]( https://nasig2020.sched.com/ ). In addition to our synchronous event, many of our other presenters will be recording their talks for on-demand viewing. We will encourage discussion of these events on the NASIG website. The entire conference program will be made freely available on [ YouTube ]( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvnh_CzXS8YgftuvIypTiQ ) after the live event. Attendees can register by Friday, June 5, 2020 for the synchronous conference here: https://forms.gle/CWP8UXrSsZsiudXX8 If you are unable to register, NASIG will be tweeting out a link to a YouTube LiveStream of the event that will be open to anyone. You can follow us [ @NASIG ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/mentions/nasig/ ) on Twitter. The Board also wishes to thank the members of our Program Planning, Conference Planning, Continuing Education, and Communications committees, all of whom have come together to make this event happen on a very short timeline. Thanks also to you, our members, for your continued support. We hope to see you online next week! NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] 2021 NASIG Annual Conference Call for Proposals
NASIG is soliciting proposals for its 36th Annual Conference, to be held May 17-21, 2021, in Madison, WI and online. We are currently planning a hybrid conference, offering virtual and in-person sessions. NASIG seeks proposals for one-hour hybrid conference sessions on topics related to scholarly communication and publishing, ethical issues in technical services, and the acquisition, management, and discovery of library collections. Sessions related to accessibility, privacy, open access, and UX are encouraged. See [ https://nasig.wordpress.com/2020/11/30/2021-nasig-annual-conference-call-for-proposals/ ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2020/11/30/2021-nasig-annual-conference-call-for-proposals/ ) for more details and submit your proposal at [ https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1256 ]( https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1256 ).
[CODE4LIB] Free webinar: Streamlining Content Platform Migrations
Webinar: Streamlining Content Platform Migrations: What do librarians need to know and what you can do to help. Registration Info: This webinar is free. Register at https://nasig.org/event-4090902 Date: January 21, 2021 Time: 1 PM EST Description: Despite the tedious preparation by publishers, vendors, and librarians, content platform migrations are rarely seamless. Due to the complexities involved, a problem-free migration is the exception rather than the norm. The NISO Content Platform Migration Working Group was formed to address these challenges and aims to establish recommended practices and checklists to standardize and improve platform migration processes for all stakeholders involved with online content platforms. In this webinar, a librarian and a publisher will share their detailed, yet unique experiences on what happens during content platform migrations. These perspectives will review the work and planning required to make these events run as smoothly as possible, and the challenges they face when they don’t. Our publisher-side speaker will describe issues they must consider when their content migrates, such as providing continuous access, persistent linking, communicating with stakeholders, and working with vendors. Our librarian speaker will describe their experience and steps they take during migrations, such as receiving notifications about migrations, identifying affected e-resources, updating local systems to ensure continuous access, and communicating with their front-line staff and patrons. The Working Group Co-Chairs will close by describing the group’s efforts to-date, expected outcomes and call to action for the audience. This is a NISO CPM Working Group, NASIG Standards Committee, and NASIG Continuing Education Committee co-sponsored event. Presenters: Matthew Ragucci, Associate Product Marketing Director at Wiley, NASIG Standards Committee Chair Athena Hoeppner, Discovery Services Librarian at University of Central Florida, NISO Content Platform Migration Working Group Co-Chair Kim Steinle, Library Relations and Sales Manager at Duke University Press, NISO Content Platform Migration Working Group Co-Chair
[Code4Lib] Developed in partnership with NASIG, you'll want to register now for this NISO Webinar!
How Librarians Use, Implement and Can Support Researcher Identifiers Wednesday, August 10, 2016 1:00pm-2:30pm Consistency in metadata is repeatedly discussed as problem in information management and delivery of digital resources. One core element of that metadata is the use of controlled vocabularies and authority control. These methods can also be applied to various elements of the research process. Recently, a variety of projects have gained traction within the research community to identify elements of the process that will support discovery, linking and interaction with research outputs. These systems and approaches include ORCID, DataCite, FundRef, CREDIT and others. This webinar will focus on the role that libraries and publishers can play in fostering these systems in their work. In addition to updates on a few of these initiatives, this webinar will also highlight the implementation of these systems in the research lifecycle. Contributing their expertise and perspectives, this webinar features the following noted professionals: Attribution from a Research Library Perspective Micah Altman, Head/Scientist, MIT Libraries Program on Information Science Data, Metadata, and Data Citation: Insights from PLOS Emma Ganley, PhD., Chief Editor, PLOS Biology How Libraries can Support the Identification and Discovery of Scholarly Output. Ekatarina (Eka) Grguric, Fellow, North Carolina State University Libraries; Madison Sullivan, Fellow, North Carolina State University Libraries; William Cross, Director, Copyright and Digital Scholarship Center, North Carolina State University Libraries For more details on this event, including registration information, please visit [ the NISO event page ]( http://www.niso.org/news/events/2016/webinars/aug10_webinar/ ). Questions for NISO? Get in touch at: NISO 3600 Clipper Mill Road Suite 302 Baltimore, MD 21211-1948 Phone: +1.301.654.2512 Email: [ nis...@niso.org ]( mailto:nis...@niso.org ) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] NASIG 32nd Annual Conference: Call for Proposals
[CODE4LIB] An Introduction to COUNTER usage reports for Librarians – a NASIG webinar
[CODE4LIB] NASIG 2017 Grants, Scholarships, and Awards
[CODE4LIB] EXTENDED - NASIG 32nd Annual Conference: Call for Proposals
[CODE4LIB] Deadline Dec. 13th - NASIG 32nd Annual Conference: Call for Proposals
[CODE4LIB] NASIG 2017 Grants, Scholarships, and Awards - updated announcement
[CODE4LIB] NASIG 2017 Grants, Scholarships, and Awards - Deadline February 10th
NASIG is pleased to announce the application cycle for its 2017 grants, awards, and scholarships to be awarded at the Annual Conference being held June 8-11, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana . Please visit the [ Awards page ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=308&pk_association_webpage=1178 ) on the NASIG website for full descriptions and applications. The deadline to submit applications is Feb. 10, 2017. Professional/Para-professional Awards Birdie MacLennan Award An award for a mid-career professional in information management, covering conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel costs within North America. Capstone Award An award to recognize an individual who has made significant and distinguished contributions to the field of information resource management through recruiting and mentoring new professionals, service to NASIG or other professional organizations, notable research, or participation in organizations that advance innovation in the field. First Timer Award An award to a first time attendee, professional or paraprofessional, working in the information resources management field, covering conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel costs within North America. John Merriman Joint NASIG/UKSG Award This award supports two people, one from each association, and consists of travel to the sister conference, and accomodatons for the duration of the conference and paid registration for the conference. Paraprofessional Specialist Award Awards for promising paraprofessionals, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. Marcia Tuttle International Grant A $3,000 grant for an individual working in the information management chain to fund appropriate activities in fostering international communication and education. Horizon Award Awards for promising new information management professionals, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. Recipients will also be invited to serve on a NASIG committee. Rose Robischon Scholarship A scholarship awarded to an information management professional lacking funds for travel. The scholarship covers the cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. Student Awards John Riddick Student Grant Grants for qualifying students to attend the NASIG annual conference, covering cost of registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. Winners will be offered the opportunity to share a 10-15 minute presentation during the conference at the Student Spotlight Session. Fritz Schwartz Education Scholarship A $3,000 scholarship and conference travel grant for a graduate student demonstrating excellence in scholarship and the potential for accomplishments in a serials career. The winner will be offered the opportunity to share a 10-15 minute presentation during the conference at the Student Spotlight Session. On behalf of the Awards & Recognition Committee Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] NASIG Statement of Inclusion
January 27, 2017 To: NASIG members and the associated professional community In the wake of the recent contentious U.S. Presidential election, many people have expressed fear that our nation is ripe for an environment in which diverse views and characteristics are no longer valued. While our focus as a membership organization is “to advance and transform the management of information resources,” we cannot forget that this work is done by individual people who are experiencing a multitude of emotions right now, and therefore we must also do what we can to ensure that NASIG remains a space where a diversity of perspectives is welcomed, but divisive and abusive behaviors are not. For more than 30 years, NASIG has been an organization dedicated to creating a community among a diverse group of individuals in the information chain. We have welcomed individuals from all scholarly communication perspectives, striving for a shared understanding of our challenges and goals. Our membership represents many walks of life in terms of sexual orientation, race, religion, etc., and we honor and value these varied characteristics in our constituents. In recent years, injustices and imbalances in our world have been brought to light in more ways than were available to us before. We recognize that these are not new, but as we have become more aware of the impact on our lives and the lives of those around us, we are also seeing the widening of a divide between individuals. To that end, we have evolved and expanded our Code of Conduct to clarify the expectations we have for the behavior of NASIG members not only at our annual conference, but in other NASIG venues, both physical and virtual. NASIG does not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. If any member or conference attendee feels they are experiencing such in a NASIG-sponsored venue, please contact a member of the Board immediately so that we can take appropriate action. NASIG Code of Conduct - https://goo.gl/OrFppM Anna Creech, 2016-17 NASIG President on behalf of the 2016-17 NASIG Board ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] Vision Speakers for the 32nd Annual NASIG Conference
The Program Planning Committee is pleased to announce the Vision Speakers for the 32nd Annual NASIG Conference. Dr. Michel Dumontier is an expert in the development and use of semantic technologies and machine learning for knowledge discovery. Since January 2017, he is a University Professor of Data Science at Maastricht University, where he leads a new Institute for Data Science that acts as a focal point for data science research and teaching across the University, enhances the management and analysis of public and private data, and pursues the development of effective approaches for knowledge exploration, analysis, and discovery across all domains. Previously he was an Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics at Stanford University, and an Associate Professor of Bioinformatics at Carleton University. Dr. Dumontier's research aims to develop methods to integrate, mine, and make sense of large, complex, and heterogeneous data. His current research interests include (1) using multi-scale biomedical data for drug repositioning and combination therapy, and (2) developing predictive and crowdsourcing methods to improve the quality of experimental metadata. Dr. Dumontier is an Advisory Committee Representative for the World Wide Web Consortium, a co-Chair for the W3C Semantic Web for Health Care and the Life Sciences Interest Group, a scientific advisor for the EBI-EMBL Chemistry Services Division, and the Scientific Director for Bio2RDF, an open source project to build a network of Linked Data for the Life Sciences. He is also the founder and Editor-in-Chief for a Data Science, a new journal with IOS Press to feature open access, open review, and semantic publishing. April Hathcock is the Scholarly Communications Librarian at NYU where she educates the campus community on issues of ownership, access, and rights in the research lifecycle. Before entering librarianship, she practiced intellectual property and antitrust law for a global private firm. Her research interests include diversity and inclusion in librarianship, cultural creation and exchange, and the ways in which social and legal infrastructures benefit the works of certain groups over others. She is the author of the article “White Librarianship in Blackface: Diversity Initiatives in LIS” and the blog At the Intersection, which examines issues at the intersection of feminism, libraries, social justice, and the law. Carol Tilley is an associate professor in the School of Information Sciences at University of Illinois. She studies the intersection of young people, comics, and libraries, particularly in the United States during the mid-twentieth century. Her research on anti-comics advocate Fredric Wertham was featured in the New York Times and other media outlets. An in-demand speaker on the history of comics readership and libraries, Tilley was a 2016 Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards judge and currently serves as Vice-President / President-Elect of the Comics Studies Society. The Conference will be held June 8-11, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Watch the [ conference website ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=1228 ) further information. Steve Kelley and Violeta Ilik NASIG PPC Chair and Vice-chair ~~ Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] NASIG 32nd Annual Conference announcement
Are you ready for NASIG? We’re racing toward the conference, picking up speed and getting ready for a great conference in Indy. Registration is opening soon. The conference committee is hard at work to keep you fed and entertained. The Program Planners have great line-up of speakers scheduled including six preconference sessions! Keep your eyes peeled for a registration announcement soon. Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] Registration for the 32nd annual NASIG Conference is open
Registration for the 32nd Annual Conference:Racing to the Crossroads is open. In order to avoid selling out our block of conference rate hotel rooms, the link to reserve a hotel room at the Westin is tied to registration for the first three weeks. After you register for the conference, you will receive a link to the conference rate at the Westin in your confirmation email. We are excited to welcome you to the NASIG 2017 conference, featuring speakers Dr. Michel Dumontier, April Hathcock, and Carol Tilley, as well as a wide range of discussions on topics about the information resources lifecycle! NASIG has been and continues to be a top-notch opportunity for networking and continuing education for professionals across all aspects of scholarly communications, electronic resources, and serials. Go to the NASIG website http://www.nasig.org for more information. See you in Indianapolis! Danielle and Sue NASIG Conference Planning Committee co-chairs ~ Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] FW: Call for Proposals - NASIG Great Ideas Showcase and Snapshot Sessions
The NASIG Program Planning Committee (PPC) invites proposals for the Great Ideas Showcase and the Snapshot Sessions for the 32nd NASIG conference in Indianapolis, IN, June 8 to 11. The theme of the conference is "Racing to the Crossroads.” The Great Ideas Showcase will be held on Friday, June 9, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., and the Snapshot Sessions will be held immediately after on Friday, June 9, from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Presenters must be available to discuss their showcases or present their snapshots during that time. The Great Ideas Showcase will provide an opportunity to share innovative ideas, new workflows, and new applications of technology in an interactive and informal setting. Great Ideas can be demonstrated in a variety of ways – posters, laptops, tablets, e-readers, etc. Participants will be given a table or poster board (3.5’ x 7.5’) to showcase their idea to attendees, depending on their need. The Snapshot Sessions will consist of up to eight 5-minute presentations with a focus on an idea, project, workflow, etc. If you’ve always wanted to speak at NASIG, but haven’t felt like you had enough to say for a full session, this is a great opportunity for you. Proposals may present a report of a research study, an analysis of a practical problem-solving effort, or a description of an innovative program that may be of interest to the NASIG community. Proposals should name any particular products or services that are integral to the content of the showcase or snapshot. However, as a matter of NASIG policy, showcases and snapshots should not be used as a venue to promote or attack any product, service, or institution. Submit your Great Ideas Showcase proposal here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NASIGGreatIdeas2017 Submit your Snapshot Session proposal here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NASIGSnapshot2017 Proposals must be received by 5pm EST on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Members of the Program Planning Committee will evaluate abstracts, and presenters will be notified of the status of their proposal by mid-April. (Note: Presenters for the Great Ideas Showcase or Snapshot Sessions do not qualify for a registration discount. Presenters must be registered for either the full conference or for Friday single day registration.) Inquiries may be sent to the NASIG PPC Chair and Vice-Chair, Steve Kelley and Violeta Ilik, at p...@internal.nasig.org. We look forward to seeing you in Indianapolis! Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] FW: Call for Proposals - NASIG Student Spotlight Sessions
The NASIG Student Outreach Committee (SOC) invites proposals for the Student Spotlight Sessions for the 32nd NASIG conference in Indianapolis, IN, June 8 to 11. The theme of the conference is "Racing to the Crossroads.” The Student Spotlight Sessions will be held on Friday, June 9, from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Presenters must be available to present their spotlight session during that time. The Student Spotlight Sessions will consist of up to eight 5-minute presentations by current (or recently graduated) library school students. If you would like to try speaking at a professional conference, but don’t feel like you have enough to say for a full session, this is a great opportunity for you. Proposals may highlight research projects or thesis, workflow problem-solving ideas, or other topics of interest to the NASIG Community. Proposals should name any particular products or services that are integral to the content spotlight session. However, as a matter of NASIG policy, spotlight sessions should not be used as a venue to promote or attack any product, service, or institution. Submit your Student Showcase proposal here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NASIGSpotlight2017 Proposals must be received by 5pm EST on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Members of the Student Outreach Committee will evaluate abstracts, and presenters will be notified of the status of their proposal by mid-April. (Note: Presenters must be registered for either the full conference or for Friday single day registration.) Inquiries may be sent to the NASIG SOC Chair Katy DiVittorio, at outre...@nasig.org We look forward to seeing you in Indianapolis! Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] ER Sleuths are on the Case: Best Practices for e-resource Acquisitions
NASIG presents the webinar ER Sleuths are on the Case: Best Practices for e-resource Acquisitions. March 16th, 2017 1:00pm (EDT) Understanding the electronic resource lifecycle and effective communication are two important sections of NASIG’s Core Competencies for Electronic Resources Librarians. The presenters will address these areas by sharing general communication strategies, some e-resources skills for your handy toolkit, and the important role subscription agents play in the e-resource workflow. One electronic resource librarian will share real life examples from her library to illustrate tips, tricks, successes and pain points in the e-resource life cycle, how to set realistic expectations and develop effective communication strategies to solve e-resource cases with less stress and more success! Speakers: Susan Davis is Interim Head of Acquisitions at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. She is a long-time NASIG member and frequent speaker at NASIG and ER&L. Deberah is the Electronic Resources Librarian at Wright State University. Deberah is a frequent NASIG presenter and founder of the Great Lakes E- Summit conference. Justin Clarke is Director of Sales and Marketing North America for HARRASSOWITZ Booksellers & Subscription Agents, and has been with HARRASSOWITZ for over 11 years. Prior to HARRASSOWITZ, Justin worked at Swarthmore College Library in Technical services and Temple University in Collection Development. Justin is a graduate of Oberlin College with a degree in German. Webinar Rates: NASIG members: $35 NASIG non-member: $50 Group registration: $95 (NASIG members should login for member rate) Registration deadline: March 15, 2017 Registration Link http://www.nasig.org/site_even%20t_detail.cfm?pk_association_%20event=14387 Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] NASIG 2017 Award Winners Announced
The NASIG Awards & Recognition committee is pleased to announce the 2017 award winners: First-Timer Award: Ricardo Andrade, Columbia University Kimberly DeRosa, University of Colorado – Denver Moon Kim, California State University – Fullerton Katherine Mason, Eastern Michigan University Dejah Rubel, Ferris State University Fritz Schwartz Serials Education Scholarship: Celia Gavett, University of Buffalo Horizon Award (sponsored by EBSCO): Fiona McNabb, PubMed Central John Merriman Joint NASIG/UKSG Award: Melissa Cantrell (NASIG), University of Colorado – Denver Eimear Evans (UKSG), Queen’s University - Belfast (sponsored by Taylor & Francis) John Riddick Student Grant: Bethany Greene, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Courtney McAllister – University of South Carolina – Columbia Sarah Paige, University of North Texas Mexican Student Grant Award: Eva Gabriela Leyva Contreras, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Paraprofessional Specialist Award: Patrick Kenney, Wheaton College Tamara Finch, Ferris State University Rose Robischon Scholarship: Katy DiVittorio, University of Colorado – Denver Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] DEADLINE EXTENDED - NASIG Great Ideas Showcase and Snapshot Sessions - Call for Proposals
The NASIG Program Planning Committee (PPC) invites proposals for the Great Ideas Showcase and the Snapshot Sessions for the 32nd NASIG conference in Indianapolis, IN, June 8 to 11. The theme of the conference is "Racing to the Crossroads.” The Great Ideas Showcase will be held on Friday, June 9, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., and the Snapshot Sessions will be held immediately after on Friday, June 9, from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Presenters must be available to discuss their showcases or present their snapshots during that time. The Great Ideas Showcase will provide an opportunity to share innovative ideas, new workflows, and new applications of technology in an interactive and informal setting. Great Ideas can be demonstrated in a variety of ways – posters, laptops, tablets, e-readers, etc. Participants will be given a table or poster board (3.5’ x 7.5’) to showcase their idea to attendees, depending on their need. The Snapshot Sessions will consist of up to eight 5-minute presentations with a focus on an idea, project, workflow, etc. If you’ve always wanted to speak at NASIG, but haven’t felt like you had enough to say for a full session, this is a great opportunity for you. Proposals may present a report of a research study, an analysis of a practical problem-solving effort, or a description of an innovative program that may be of interest to the NASIG community. Proposals should name any particular products or services that are integral to the content of the showcase or snapshot. However, as a matter of NASIG policy, showcases and snapshots should not be used as a venue to promote or attack any product, service, or institution. Submit your Great Ideas Showcase proposal here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NASIGGreatIdeas2017 Submit your Snapshot Session proposal here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NASIGSnapshot2017 Proposals must be received by 5pm EST on Friday, April 14, 2017. Members of the Program Planning Committee will evaluate abstracts, and presenters will be notified of the status of their proposal by mid-April. (Note: Presenters for the Great Ideas Showcase or Snapshot Sessions do not qualify for a registration discount. Presenters must be registered for either the full conference or for Friday single day registration.) Inquiries may be sent to the NASIG PPC Chair and Vice-Chair, Steve Kelley and Violeta Ilik, at p...@internal.nasig.org. We look forward to seeing you in Indianapolis! Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] NASIG Webinar: Academic Writing and Publishing
NASIG Webinar: Academic Writing and Publishing Date: April 20, 2017Time: 1:00 pm (ET)Length: 1 hour Registration Deadline for live event: April 19, 2017. This webinar will be recorded and made available to registrants after the webinar is completed. Late registration dates to purchase recording: April 21, 2017 through October 20, 2017. After October 20, 2017 the recording will be made freely available. Webinar Rates: NASIG members: $35NASIG student members: $15NISO members: $35NASIG non-member: $50Group registration: $95 (NASIG members should login for member rate) (NASIG student members and NISO members will need to contact the NASIG Continuing Education Committee ([ cont-e...@nasig.org ]( mailto:cont-e...@nasig.org )) in order to receive a priority code used for getting the listed rates) Description: Academic Writing and Publishing is a one-hour NASIG webinar specifically geared to academic librarians who wish to know more about what it takes to get published. It will focus on professional writing for librarians who are expected to do writing/research for their job or are interested for other reasons (if not required). We will cover the peer-review process and types of scholarly writing, tips on breaking into the publishing realm, learning the ropes, what to avoid, and will reserve time for specific questions from participants. The webinar is adapted from a NASIG preconference that was held at the 2016 conference in Albuquerque, NM. Speakers: Maria Collins is the Head of Acquisitions & Discovery at North Carolina State University Libraries and has served in a variety of roles at NCSU for over ten years. She provided oversight for the reorganization of technical services in 2012. Prior to her work at NCSU, she worked as Serials Librarian and Serials Coordinator at Mississippi State University Libraries. She is the current editor-in-chief for Serials Review and has published in the areas of electronic resource management, open access, and workflows. Eleanor I. Cook has worked in the library field for over 30 years, and is currently Assistant Director for Discovery and Technology Services at Joyner Library at East Carolina University. She has had various technical services responsibilities including both monographic and serials/e-resources acquisitions, cataloging and preservation. She was President of the North American Serials Interest Group in 2002/2003. She has been active in other organizations such as ALA ALCTS, NCLA, and the NC Preservation Consortium. Registration Link:[ http://www.nasig.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=14643 ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=14643 ) Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] FW: Passing of John Riddick
On behalf of the NASIG organization, the Executive Board wishes to express our great sorrow for the loss of John Riddick. Without John’s leadership, vision and driving force, NASIG would not be entering its 32nd year. As our founder, John is held in high regard and is owed a great debt of gratitude. As NASIG’s primary marketing strategist in 1984/85, John tirelessly promoted the concept of a North American group for all participants in the serials information chain. John believed in what he called the “technique of personal marketing” – hundreds of hand-typed letters traveled throughout North America and designated ambassadors spread the word through visits and phone calls. His plan was a great success and the first conference had over 250 attendees and soon after the organization was off and running. Self-effacing, never taking credit himself, John always talked about the collaborative efforts of all those involved. In his speech at the 10th conference (1996), John said, “And thus there was no heroic figure … NASIG was conceived and brought forth through the efforts and dedication of many individuals.” John capably motivated the right people and ensured that all sectors of the information chain were represented – libraries, vendors, publishers, and other service entities. Most of all, he thrived in being a mentor and in seeing NASIG become a leading serials organization. Once he saw that others were able to take over, John stepped back and did not seek recognition. He had other projects to focus on – his research in British India. In honor of John’s valuable contribution, the Executive Board in 2010 named the student scholarships the “John Riddick Student Grant Award”. The award entitles library school students to attend the NASIG conference with transportation and registration covered by NASIG. John originated the idea and the first scholarships were given in 1988. To continue to celebrate John’s life, the NASIG Executive Board made a donation to CMU Library. We are so fortunate that John envisioned and then ensured that NASIG continues into the future. Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] Register for the 2017 NASIG Conference!
The 32nd annual NASIG Conference is scheduled for June 8 to June 12 in beautiful downtown Indianapolis. The Program Planning Committee has been hard at work organizing sessions and speakers to entertain and educate. If you haven’t had a chance yet, take a look at the program ( https://nasig2017.sched.com/ )! PPC has some great speakers lined up. All the information you need about the confernce can be found on our Conference website ( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=1228%20 )). While Indianapolis may be best known for the Indianapolis 500, it is also filled with amazing art and history museums, most within walking distance of the conference hotel. But we are planning a fun filled opening reception at theDallara IndyCar Factory (http://www.indycarfactory.com/) on June 8 that provides a true taste of Indianapolis. We assure you that PPC and CPC have been racing to provide a spectacular conference. We hope to see you in June! Danielle and Sue NASIG 2017 Conference Planning Co-chairs Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] 2017 NASIG Conference offering a Management Track!
Attention Managers! The program of the 2017 NASIG Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana (June 8-11) offers plenty of exciting sessions for managers, or those who hope to become managers. Early bird registration at a discounted rate is available until May 5th. Register here ( http://www.nasig.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=13987 ) Check out our full schedule at:( https://nasig2017.sched.com/ ) Search the tag: Management Track We have three Preconferences in the Mangagement Track: Extending Library Services to Research Data: Practical Strategies for RDMS Design - Cheryl Thompson (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) An Agile Approach to Tech Services - Maria Collins and Kristen Wilson (North Carolina State University Libraries) Collections Assessment: Developing Sustainable Programs and Projects - Genya O’Gara (VIVA Associate Director, George Mason University) & Madeline Kelly (George Mason University) Some of our conference sessions that promises to be of particular interest to those in managerial roles include: Competencies for E-Resource Librarians Redux: What They Look Like in 2017? Sarah W. Sutton (Emporia State University School of Library and Information Management) [Concurrent Session A2] How Accessible Is Our Collection? Performing an E-Resources Accessibility Review - Michael Fernandez (American University) [Concurrent Session A3] A Life Well Lived: Looking Backwards and Forwards and Sideways too: Exploring the Full Lifecycle of Institutional Scholarly Communication at Your Library – Salwa Patel & Shu-chen Tsung (Georgetown University) [Concurrent Session B3] Ch...Ch...Changes: Restructuring Through Change - Kathleen Bailey & Valeria Hodge (University of Tennessee at Knoxville) [Concurrent Session C1] Evaluating User Experience and Access Data to Reveal Patrons’ Print and Digital Serials Preferences - Stephanie Blue Fletcher & Karen Stafford (Art Institute of Chicago) [Concurrent Session C5] Navigating the Political Waters of Open Access Publishing in Libraries - Carol Ann Borchet (University of South Florida), Wendy Robertson (University of Iowa), & Char Simser (Kansas State University [Concurrent Session D1] Accessibility Compliance: One State, Two Approaches - Stephanie Adams (Tennessee Tech University, Corey Halaychik (University of Tennessee Knoxville), & Jennifre Mezick (Pellissippi State Community College) [Concurrent Session E1] How to move a mountain: The preparation and transfer of one million volumes to an off-site facility - Anastasia Guimaraes & Jared M Collins (University of Notre Dame, Hesburgh Libraries) [Concurrent Session F2] Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] NASIG Webinar: Introduction to SUSHI
NASIG Webinar: Introduction to SUSHI Date: May 18, 2017 Time: 1:00 pm (ET) Length: 1 hour Registration Deadline for live event: May 17, 2017. This webinar will be recorded and made available to registrants after the webinar is completed. Late registration dates to purchase recording: May 19, 2017 through November 18, 2017. After November 18, 2017 the recording will be made freely available. Webinar Rates: NASIG members: $35 NASIG student members: $15 NISO members: $35 NASIG non-member: $50 Group registration: $95 (NASIG members should login for member rate) (NASIG student members and NISO members will need to contact the NASIG Continuing Education Committee (cont-e...@nasig.org) prior to registering in order to receive a priority code used for getting the listed rates) Description:This webinar will provide an overview and introduction to SUSHI, the ANSI/NISO Standard used to enable automated harvesting of usage statistics for electronic resources. Topics covered will include how SUSHI works, relevant software, how you can find the information you need to successfully configure SUSHI requests, and the upcoming changes to SUSHI that are proposed in the current draft of COUNTER Code of Practice Release 5. Speakers:Anne C. Osterman is Director of the Virtual Library of Virginia, the consortium of the 72 nonprofit college and university libraries within the Commonwealth of Virginia. She currently serves on the NISO SUSHI Standing Committee and the COUNTER Release 5 Communication Sub-Group, and she is Chair of the Supervisory Board of Usus. Oliver Pesch works as chief strategist for EBSCO Information Services where he helps set direction for EBSCO’s resource management and access products. He is currently co-chair of the NISO SUSHI Standing Committee; chair of the COUNTER board of directors; serves on both the COUNTER Executive Committee and Technical Advisory Groups; and, chairs the COUNTER Release 5 Technical Working Group. Registration Link: http://www.nasig.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=14720 Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] Six Exciting Preconference sessions at NASIG's 2017 Annual Conference
r clearly communicating results of collections analysis to stakeholders. At the end of the workshop participants will leave with a project plan for an assessment project of their choosing. Foundations in Linked Data for Serialists By Amber Billey and Robert Rendall, Columbia University Libraries Thursday, June 8th - 8 am to noon http://sched.co/9gHu Are you baffled by BIBFRAME? Overwhelmed by ontologies? Or feeling turmoil about Turtle? Then this workshop is for you. Learn the practical foundations of Linked Data with a particular focus on serials in this half-day workshop. The presenters will go beyond just talking about RDF triples and actually break down linked data technology and how its application can be utilized for serials. Topics to be covered: *Linked Data 101 *Ontology Basics *Turtle Tutorials *BIBGRAME 2.0 Introduction and The CONSER Mapping Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop. The presenters will be demonstrating linked data tools such as Protege, Vitro, and the LC BIBFRAME Editor (hopefully ready for BF 2.0). Attendees will have the opportunity to try the software along with the demonstration. Beyond the Editor: Advanced Tools and Techniques for Working With Metadata By Terry Reese, Ohio State University, and Shana McDanold, Georgetown University Thursday, June 8th - 8 am to noon http://sched.co/9gHw Are you ready to expand your MARC editing toolbox? This presentation will look at a variety of advanced MARC editing tools, libraries, and techniques to give you more options when wrangling your institution’s MARC data. Over the preconference, we will look at advance MarcEdit functions, like working with Regular expressions, automatic record harvesting and XML data conversions, as well as examine the new toolkit, MARCNext, designed to let catalogers explore adding linked data concepts within your MARC data. We’ll look at OpenRefine, and how uses can make use of OpenRefine and MarcEdit to perform powerful editing tasks that use to be hard to imagine without writing code. And speaking of coding – yes, there will be code. From MarcEdit’s Script Maker to tools you can find on Github, the speakers will endeavor to provide attendees with the information that they will need to address even the most difficult MARC editing project. This program is a reprise of last year’s successful and popular workshop. Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] Scholarly Communication Core Competencies Task Force Invites Feedback at NASIG Conference
The Scholarly Communication Librarian Core Competencies Task Force has completed a board-reviewed draft of core competencies. The Task Force intends to present its findings at the Members Forum (Saturday, June 10, 4:30-5:30) during the upcoming annual conference. All NASIG Conference attendees are welcome to offer comments, criticism, or other feedback. We hope you can make it, as we expect a lively discussion with a lot of participation. If you are unable to join us at the conference, though, or would otherwise prefer to submit feedback electronically, you may submit to core-c...@nasig.org until June 8th, 2017. The Core Competencies (available at http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=310&pk_association_webpage=9435 ) reflect the facts that scholarly communication positions are broad, varied, and subject to the specific existing staffing, organizational goals, and institutional culture in which the position is embedded. Through extensive investigation into recent job advertisements, position descriptions, and continuing education opportunities, the task force identified four themes common to all scholarly communication librarians and five areas of potential emphasis within this broad and often amorphous field. We thank you for your input. On behalf of the NASIG Core Competencies for Scholarly Communication Librarians Task Force Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] NASIG 2017 Early Bird Registraion Ends Friday May 5
Early Bird registration for the 32nd annual NASIG Conference ends this Friday, May 5th! This year the conference will be held June 8th to 12th in beautiful downtown Indianapolis. The Program Planning Committee has been hard at work organizing sessions to entertain and educate and has some great speakers lined up. Check out the Conference schedule here https://nasig2017.sched.com/ While Indianapolis may be best known for the Indianapolis 500, it is also filled with amazing art and history museums, most within walking distance of the conference hotel. The Conference Planning Committee is organizing a fun filled opening reception at the Dallara IndyCar Factory ( http://www.indycarfactory.com/ ) on June 8th that provides a true taste of Indianapolis. All the information you need can be found on our Conference Website http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=1228%20 We are racing to provide a spectacular conference. We hope to see you in June! Leigh Ann DePope Publicist, NASIG, Inc. public...@nasig.org | @NASIG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.
[CODE4LIB] Free NASIG Webinar on July 17th: COUNTER Release 5
NASIG Webinar: COUNTER Release 5 Date: Monday, July 17, 2017 Time: 2:00 pm (ET) Length: 1 hour This is a free event; no registration is required. To join the event: Go to https://nasig.webex.com/nasig/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9bba31acf18302f82b18b3e059c618e1 Click “Join Now”. Event password: m3aVbP7n To join the audio conference only: Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-479-3207 Access code: 661 151 857 Description: In July, this year COUNTER will announce Release 5 of the COUNTER Code of Practice. This webinar will cover the four Master Reports which are the foundation of Release 5. It will explain the new metric types and related attributes and we will look at the new simplified report formats. Finally, we will discuss COUNTER SUSHI for Release 5 and the time for transition. Speakers: Lorraine Estelle is the COUNTER Project Director. Launched in March 2002, COUNTER (Counting Online Usage of Networked Electronic Resources) is an international initiative serving librarians, publishers and intermediaries by setting standards that facilitate the recording and reporting of online usage statistics in a consistent, credible and compatible way. Lorraine is experienced in the information industry with a background in libraries, consortia, shared services, vendors and publishers. She has managed and conducted a wide range of projects, with a particular interest in new business models for electronic information resources and has directed the development of a number of UK national shared services including Jisc Collections and the Journals Usage Statistics Portal. Oliver Pesch works as a product strategist for EBSCO Information Services where he helps set direction for EBSCO’s SaaS and e-resource products and services. Oliver is a strong supporter of standards and is very involved in the development of standards related to usage. He has been involved with COUNTER since the outset serving on the Executive Committee, the Technical Advisory Group and, most recently, serving as chair of the COUNTER board. He is co-chair of the NISO KBART Automation Working Group and also serves on the NISO board of directors. Oliver speaks regularly about usage and e-resources and is a regular contributor to Serials Librarian through his Spotlight on Standards column.
[CODE4LIB] Free NASIG Webinar on July 17th: COUNTER Release 5
NASIG Webinar: COUNTER Release 5 Date: Monday, July 17, 2017 Time: 2:00 pm (ET) Length: 1 hour This is a free event; no registration is required. To join the event: Go to https://nasig.webex.com/nasig/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9bba31acf18302f82b18b3e059c618e1 Click “Join Now”. Event password: m3aVbP7n To join the audio conference only: Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-479-3207 Access code: 661 151 857 Description: In July, this year COUNTER will announce Release 5 of the COUNTER Code of Practice. This webinar will cover the four Master Reports which are the foundation of Release 5. It will explain the new metric types and related attributes and we will look at the new simplified report formats. Finally, we will discuss COUNTER SUSHI for Release 5 and the time for transition. Speakers: Lorraine Estelle is the COUNTER Project Director. Launched in March 2002, COUNTER (Counting Online Usage of Networked Electronic Resources) is an international initiative serving librarians, publishers and intermediaries by setting standards that facilitate the recording and reporting of online usage statistics in a consistent, credible and compatible way. Lorraine is experienced in the information industry with a background in libraries, consortia, shared services, vendors and publishers. She has managed and conducted a wide range of projects, with a particular interest in new business models for electronic information resources and has directed the development of a number of UK national shared services including Jisc Collections and the Journals Usage Statistics Portal. Oliver Pesch works as a product strategist for EBSCO Information Services where he helps set direction for EBSCO’s SaaS and e-resource products and services. Oliver is a strong supporter of standards and is very involved in the development of standards related to usage. He has been involved with COUNTER since the outset serving on the Executive Committee, the Technical Advisory Group and, most recently, serving as chair of the COUNTER board. He is co-chair of the NISO KBART Automation Working Group and also serves on the NISO board of directors. Oliver speaks regularly about usage and e-resources and is a regular contributor to Serials Librarian through his Spotlight on Standards column. NASIG is an institutional member of Project COUNTER.
[CODE4LIB] Free NASIG Webinar on July 17th: COUNTER Release 5
NASIG Webinar: COUNTER Release 5 Date: Monday, July 17, 2017 Time: 2:00 pm (ET) Length: 1 hour This is a free event; no registration is required. To join the event: Go to https://nasig.webex.com/nasig/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9bba31acf18302f82b18b3e059c618e1 Click “Join Now”. Event password: m3aVbP7n To join the audio conference only: Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-479-3207 Access code: 661 151 857 Description: In July, this year COUNTER will announce Release 5 of the COUNTER Code of Practice. This webinar will cover the four Master Reports which are the foundation of Release 5. It will explain the new metric types and related attributes and we will look at the new simplified report formats. Finally, we will discuss COUNTER SUSHI for Release 5 and the time for transition. Speakers: Lorraine Estelle is the COUNTER Project Director. Launched in March 2002, COUNTER (Counting Online Usage of Networked Electronic Resources) is an international initiative serving librarians, publishers and intermediaries by setting standards that facilitate the recording and reporting of online usage statistics in a consistent, credible and compatible way. Lorraine is experienced in the information industry with a background in libraries, consortia, shared services, vendors and publishers. She has managed and conducted a wide range of projects, with a particular interest in new business models for electronic information resources and has directed the development of a number of UK national shared services including Jisc Collections and the Journals Usage Statistics Portal. Oliver Pesch works as a product strategist for EBSCO Information Services where he helps set direction for EBSCO’s SaaS and e-resource products and services. Oliver is a strong supporter of standards and is very involved in the development of standards related to usage. He has been involved with COUNTER since the outset serving on the Executive Committee, the Technical Advisory Group and, most recently, serving as chair of the COUNTER board. He is co-chair of the NISO KBART Automation Working Group and also serves on the NISO board of directors. Oliver speaks regularly about usage and e-resources and is a regular contributor to Serials Librarian through his Spotlight on Standards column. NASIG is an institutional member of Project COUNTER.
[CODE4LIB] Recording of NASIG Webinar: COUNTER Release 5 (and an apology)
Thank you to everyone who tried to register for the webinar for your interest! We sincerely apologize that not everyone who wanted to view the webinar was able to, as the default cap for our webinars is 100 and we did not anticipate that we would exceed that number. We have increased the number of attendees for future webinars and we would like to share the recording below with those who were unable to view it. This link is also posted at our [ blog ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/07/17/recording-of-counter-release-5-webinar/ ) for future reference. Again, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or frustration that you may have experienced. We truly appreciate your interest in NASIG's continuing education offerings. COUNTER Release 5 Free Webinar-20170717 1800-1 Monday, July 17, 2017 2:00 pm | Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00) PLAY RECORDING (58 min) [ https://nasig.webex.com/nasig/lsr.php?RCID=8469948b70a144ca956b7c5a6a621fcd ]( https://nasig.webex.com/nasig/lsr.php?RCID=8469948b70a144ca956b7c5a6a621fcd )
[CODE4LIB] NASIG Core Competencies for Scholarly Communication Librarians
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[CODE4LIB] NASIG Statement on Current Events
[ NASIG Statement on Current Events ]( https://wordpress.com/post/nasig.wordpress.com/3862 ) If there is one lesson that current political events in the U.S. clearly demonstrate, it is that words have power and meaning. Therefore the NASIG Executive Board wishes to join with other library organizations in voicing our condemnation of racism, white supremacy, violence, and discrimination such as what was so fully displayed some days ago in Charlottesville, VA. We join with others in mourning the loss of lives and in supporting the principles of liberty and justice for all. We also wish to remind others of our [ code of conduct ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=9476 ) which outlines in more detail what our expectations are for participating in our organization.
[CODE4LIB] Vision Speakers for the 2018 Annual NASIG Conference
The Program Planning Committee is pleased to announce the Vision Speakers for the 2018 Annual NASIG Conference, “Transforming the Information Community.” [ Sören Auer ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/vision-speakers-for-the-2018-conference/#auer ) Sören Auer studied Mathematics and Computer Science in Dresden, Hagen and Yekaterinburg (Russia). In 2006 he obtained his doctorate in Computer Science from Universität Leipzig. From 2006-2008 he worked with the database research group at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. In 2008 he founded AKSW research group at University of Leipzig, which he led till 2013. From 2013 to 2017, he held the chair for Enterprise Information Systems at University of Bonn and led a department at Fraunhofer Institute for Analysis and Information Systems (IAIS). In 2017 he was appointed as professor for Data Science and Digital Libraries at Leibniz University of Hannover and director of TIB German National Library of Science and Technology. Sören has made substantial contributions to semantic web technologies, knowledge engineering, software engineering, usability, as well as information systems. He received the ESWC 7-year best paper award and the OpenCourseware Innovation award. He led several large-scale collaborative research projects such as the European Union’s H2020 flagship project BigDataEurope. Sören is co-founder of high-impact research and community projects such as the Wikipedia semantification project DBpedia, the OpenCourseWare authoring platform SlideWiki.org or the spatial data integration platform LinkedGeoData. He serves as an expert for industry, the European Commission, the W3C and board member of the Open Knowledge Foundation. [ Lisa Macklin ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/vision-speakers-for-the-2018-conference/#macklin ) Lisa Macklin, JD, MLS is the Director of Scholarly Communications Office, Library and Information Technology Services at Emory University. Lisa collaborated with the Library Policy Committee and the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence in Open Access Conversations at Emory. In March 2011, the Faculty Council endorsed an Open Access Policy that led to the creation of OpenEmory, a repository of Emory faculty-authored articles. In addition, an Open Access Publishing Fund was launched with OpenEmory, and provides funds to make it easier for Emory authors to publish in eligible open-access (OA) journals and books when no alternative funding is available. Lisa will continue working with faculty advisors as the Libraries implement these and other OA initiatives. [ Lauren Smith ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/vision-speakers-for-the-2018-conference/#smith ) Lauren Smith is the a Research Associate at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. She co-founded Voices for the Library, a UK-wide public libraries advocacy organisation, and she is involved in the Radical Librarians Collective. Her research focuses on: political information behaviour, political participation and citizenship; information/news/media/digital literacy; critical approaches to education and librarianship; social justice, access, equity and inclusion in education and information. The Conference will be held June 8-11, 2018 in Atlanta, GA. Please watch the [ conference website ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=1228 ) for further information. NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] 2018 Call for Proposals - Transforming the Information Community
NASIG 33rd Annual Conference Transforming the Information Community June 8 to 11, 2018 Atlanta, GA Publishers, vendors, librarians, and others in the fields of electronic resources, serials, library publishing and scholarly communication are encouraged to submit proposals relating to scholarly communication, publishing, resource acquisition, management, and discovery. Proposals based on emerging trends, case studies, and descriptive and experimental research findings are encouraged. Proposals reflecting the conference theme will be especially valued. As we have in recent years, the PPC specifically welcomes programs focusing on the Core Competencies that the NASIG Core Competency Task Forces developed for Electronic Resources Librarians, Print Serials Management, and Scholarly Communication Librarians. Please refer to the [ Core Competencies ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=310&pk_association_webpage=1225 ) at [ https://goo.gl/hDbvyu ]( https://goo.gl/hDbvyu ) Program topics inspired by the Core Competencies include: Electronic resource life cycle and management Collection analysis and development Standards and systems of cataloging and classification, metadata, and indexing Licensing and legal framework Standards, initiatives, and best practices Personal qualities of electronic and/or print serials resources librarians as defined in the NASIG Core Competencies for Electronic Resources Librarians and Print Serials Management. Scholarly communication (copyright, institutional repositories, publishing, data management) Life cycle of print serials Workflow of print resources Effective communication with those within and outside the library community Supervision and management of staff working in areas included in the core competencies Management of projects related to electronic and/or print resources or scholarly communication Please use the online [ form ]( http://proposalspace.com/calls/d/800 ) at [ https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/800 ]( https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/800 ) to submit a proposal or program or idea. This Call for Proposals opens on September 18, 2017 and will close on November 15, 2017. Please note the following: The PPC welcomes proposals that are still in the formative stages, and may work with potential presenters to focus their proposals further. Proposals should name any particular products or services that are integral to the content of the presentation. However, as a matter of NASIG policy, programs should not be used as a venue to promote or attack any product, service, or institution. Time management issues generally limit each session to one to three speakers for conference sessions. Panels of four (4) or more speakers are discouraged and must be discussed in advance with the Program Planning Committee ([ prog-p...@nasig.org ]( http://mailto:%20prog-p...@nasig.org )) Please refer to the NASIG reimbursement policy for reimbursement of speaker expenses. All session speakers must complete a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prior to speaking at the conference. All speakers must honor NASIG’s [ Code of Conduct ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=9476 ) at [ https://goo.gl/zrRhuc ]( https://goo.gl/zrRhuc ) NASIG may provide online live streaming of presentation sessions, and all speakers will be required to give NASIG the right to stream this content. Inquiries may be sent to PPC at: [ prog-p...@nasig.org ]( http://mailto:%20prog-p...@nasig.org ) We look forward to a great conference in Atlanta! Violeta Ilik and Maria Collins NASIG PPC Chair and Vice-Chair
[CODE4LIB] NASIG Webinar: How Accessible Is Our Collection? Performing an E-Resources Accessibility Review
NASIG Webinar: How Accessible Is Our Collection? Performing an E-Resources Accessibility Review Date: Thursday, October 19, 2017Time: 1:00 pm (ET)Length: 1 hour Description: As usage of electronic resources has grown, ensuring that e-resources are accessible by users with disabilities has often gone ignored. While vendors are increasingly taking steps to address this issue, there is a noticeable lack of consistency across e-resource platforms. American University Library undertook a project to assess the accessibility of its subscribed e-resources and documented the efforts being made by vendors to make their products accessible. This webinar will describe methods and resources for compiling an accessibility inventory, and outline how libraries can further engage with vendors on this crucial issue. The webinar is adapted from a session held at the 2017 NASIG conference in Indianapolis, IN. Speakers: Michael Fernandez is the Electronic Resources Librarian at American University, where he oversees an ERM unit responsible for providing access to a diverse array of databases, e-journals, e-books, and datasets. He received his MLS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has previously held positions at the National Library of Medicine and the University of Mary Washington. His research interests include licensing, collection management, and ERM staffing. This webinar will be recorded and made available to registrants after the webinar is completed. Late registration dates to purchase recording: October 19, 2017 through April 18, 2018. After April 18, 2018 the recording will be made freely available. Webinar Rates: NASIG members: $35 NASIG student members: $15 NISO members: $35 NASIG non-member: $50 Group registration: $95 (NASIG members should login for member rate) (NASIG student members and NISO members will need to contact the NASIG Continuing Education Committee ([ cont-e...@nasig.org ]( mailto:cont-e...@nasig.org )) prior to registering in order to receive a priority code used for getting the listed rates) [ Registration link ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=15459 ) Registration Deadline for live event: October 18, 2017.
[CODE4LIB] Pre-conference Presenters and Topics Announced for the 2018 NASIG Annual Conference
The NASIG Program Planning Committee is pleased to announce the following pre-conference workshop presenters and topics (dates and times TBD) for the 2018 NASIG Annual Conference: Linked Data – Amber Billey and Robert Randall (Columbia University) MarcEdit – Terry Reese (Ohio State University) Serials Cataloging (CONSER) – Steve Shadle (Washington University) EZproxy – Hank Sway (OCLC) Agile Project Management – Galadriel Chilton (Yale University) The 2018 NASIG Annual Conference will be held in Atlanta, GA from Friday June 8 – Monday June 11, 2018, with pre-conference workshops on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning prior to the conference opening. [ The call for proposals for NASIG’s 33rd Annual Conference is open ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/09/18/2018-call-for-proposals-transforming-the-information-community/ )! Please submit your proposals by November 15, 2017. Questions may be sent to the Program Planning Committe at: [ prog-p...@nasig.org ]( mailto:prog-p...@nasig.org )
[CODE4LIB] November NASIG Webinar: Tracking Down the Problem: The Development of a Web-Scale Discovery Troubleshooting Workflow
Title: Tracking Down the Problem: The Development of a Web-Scale Discovery Troubleshooting Workflow Date: November 16, 2017 Time: 1pm Eastern Time Description: When the University of North Texas Libraries first implemented Summon as their web-scale discovery service, the staff encountered many anecdotal reports of problems with the service, but often were unable to replicate the issues themselves due to lack of concrete details. With the complexity involved with diagnosing problems, most patrons were unable to provide the level of detail needed to determine what the root cause of an issue might be. Realizing that they needed a more effective way to gather information about these phantom problems, in 2013 they added an error reporting link to their results pages which harvested metadata about specific citations and links, enabling them to begin effectively troubleshooting the errors. Since that time, they have received over 7,000 error reports for review and have developed their workflows to resolve these issues as best they can with limited staff time. This presentation will walk through the basic troubleshooting workflows, provide a breakdown of the types of errors encountered, and share some analysis of the most frequently encountered errors and their causes. Registration link: [ http://www.nasig.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=15496 ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=15496 )
[CODE4LIB] Call for proposals for 2018 NASIG Annual Conference
NASIG 33rd Annual Conference Transforming the Information Community June 8 to 11, 2018 Atlanta, GA Publishers, vendors, librarians, and others in the fields of electronic resources, serials, library publishing and scholarly communication are encouraged to submit proposals relating to scholarly communication, publishing, resource acquisition, management, and discovery. Proposals based on emerging trends, case studies, and descriptive and experimental research findings are encouraged. Proposals reflecting the conference theme will be especially valued. As we have in recent years, the PPC specifically welcomes programs focusing on the Core Competencies that the NASIG Core Competency Task Forces developed for Electronic Resources Librarians, Print Serials Management, and Scholarly Communication Librarians. Please refer to the [ Core Competencies ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=310&pk_association_webpage=1225 ). Program topics inspired by the Core Competencies include: Electronic resource life cycle and management Collection analysis and development Standards and systems of cataloging and classification, metadata, and indexing Licensing and legal framework Standards, initiatives, and best practices Personal qualities of electronic and/or print serials resources librarians as defined in the NASIG Core Competencies for Electronic Resources Librarians and Print Serials Management. Scholarly communication (copyright, institutional repositories, publishing, data management) Life cycle of print serials Workflow of print resources Effective communication with those within and outside the library community Supervision and management of staff working in areas included in the core competencies Management of projects related to electronic and/or print resources or scholarly communication Please use the online [ form ]( http://proposalspace.com/calls/d/800 ) to submit a proposal or program or idea. This Call for Proposals opens on September 18, 2017 and will close on November 15, 2017. Please note the following: The PPC welcomes proposals that are still in the formative stages, and may work with potential presenters to focus their proposals further. Proposals should name any particular products or services that are integral to the content of the presentation. However, as a matter of NASIG policy, programs should not be used as a venue to promote or attack any product, service, or institution. Time management issues generally limit each session to one to three speakers for conference sessions. Panels of four (4) or more speakers are discouraged and must be discussed in advance with the Program Planning Committee (prog-p...@nasig.org) Please refer to the NASIG reimbursement policy for reimbursement of speaker expenses. All session speakers must complete a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prior to speaking at the conference. All speakers must honor NASIG’s [ Code of Conduct ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=9476 ). NASIG may provide online live streaming of presentation sessions, and all speakers will be required to give NASIG the right to stream this content. Inquiries may be sent to PPC at: prog-p...@nasig.org Don't forget to check out our [ Vision Speakers ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/vision-speakers-for-the-2018-conference/ ) and confirmed [ pre-conference presenters and topics ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/10/03/pre-conference-presenters-and-topics-announced-for-the-2018-nasig-annual-conference/ )! We look forward to a great conference in Atlanta! Violeta Ilik and Maria Collins NASIG PPC Chair and Vice-Chair
[CODE4LIB] NASIG Announces Conference Rates for 2018
NASIG is pleased to announce registration rates for our [ 33rd annual conference in Atlanta, GA from 8-11 June 2018 ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=1228 ). As a non-profit entity, we work very hard to ensure attendees get as much value as possible out of our events, so we are particularly pleased that the regular conference registration rates for 2018 are unchanged from the previous two years. In addition, we’ve negotiated a very competitive room rate at the [ conference hotel (the Grand Hyatt Atlanta – Buckhead) ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=1234 ) of $149 per night. The NASIG Board made these decisions based upon your feedback about concerns for rising conference costs that limit participation. We are also investigating options for offering access to online session recordings for a reasonable additional fee. Stay tuned for a separate announcement on that topic to come. Our annual conferences present significant cost savings in comparison to peer events while also continuing to provide the top notch conference programming and networking events that we’ve always been known for. (See our previously announced lineup of #nasig18 [ vision speakers ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/vision-speakers-for-the-2018-conference/ ) and [ preconferences ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/10/03/pre-conference-presenters-and-topics-announced-for-the-2018-nasig-annual-conference/ ).) We hope this advanced notice will help you make a more informed decision about conference plans for next year. Note that conference registration will officially open in late January or early February. Additional questions can be directed to [ i...@nasig.org ]( mailto:i...@nasig.org ). Early Bird Full Conference Registration – Members $385 Full Conference Registration – Non-members $500 Full Conference Registration – Students & Paraprofessionals $100 Late Full Conference Registration – Members $435 Full Conference Registration – Non-members $550 Full Conference Registration – Students & Paraprofessionals $150 On-site On-site Full Conference Registration – Members $460 On-site Full Conference Registration – Non-members $575 1-Day Registration 1-Day Conference Registration – Member & Non-member $250 1-Day Conference Registration – Students & Paraprofessionals $125 Preconferences 1/2-Day – Member & Non-member $100 1-Day – Member & Non-member $200
[CODE4LIB] Reminder: Call for proposals for 2018 NASIG Annual Conference
NASIG 33rd Annual Conference Transforming the Information Community June 8 to 11, 2018 Atlanta, GA Publishers, vendors, librarians, and others in the fields of electronic resources, serials, library publishing and scholarly communication are encouraged to submit proposals relating to scholarly communication, publishing, resource acquisition, management, and discovery. Proposals based on emerging trends, case studies, and descriptive and experimental research findings are encouraged. Proposals reflecting the conference theme will be especially valued. As we have in recent years, the PPC specifically welcomes programs focusing on the Core Competencies that the NASIG Core Competency Task Forces developed for Electronic Resources Librarians, Print Serials Management, and Scholarly Communication Librarians. Please refer to the [ Core Competencies ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=310&pk_association_webpage=1225 ). Program topics inspired by the Core Competencies include: Electronic resource life cycle and management Collection analysis and development Standards and systems of cataloging and classification, metadata, and indexing Licensing and legal framework Standards, initiatives, and best practices Personal qualities of electronic and/or print serials resources librarians as defined in the NASIG Core Competencies for Electronic Resources Librarians and Print Serials Management. Scholarly communication (copyright, institutional repositories, publishing, data management) Life cycle of print serials Workflow of print resources Effective communication with those within and outside the library community Supervision and management of staff working in areas included in the core competencies Management of projects related to electronic and/or print resources or scholarly communication Please use the online [ form ]( http://proposalspace.com/calls/d/800 ) to submit a proposal or program or idea. This Call for Proposals opens on September 18, 2017 and will close on November 15, 2017. Please note the following: The PPC welcomes proposals that are still in the formative stages, and may work with potential presenters to focus their proposals further. Proposals should name any particular products or services that are integral to the content of the presentation. However, as a matter of NASIG policy, programs should not be used as a venue to promote or attack any product, service, or institution. Time management issues generally limit each session to one to three speakers for conference sessions. Panels of four (4) or more speakers are discouraged and must be discussed in advance with the Program Planning Committee (prog-p...@nasig.org) Please refer to the NASIG reimbursement policy for reimbursement of speaker expenses. All session speakers must complete a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prior to speaking at the conference. All speakers must honor NASIG’s [ Code of Conduct ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=9476 ). NASIG may provide online live streaming of presentation sessions, and all speakers will be required to give NASIG the right to stream this content. Inquiries may be sent to PPC at: prog-p...@nasig.org Don't forget to check out our [ Vision Speakers ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/vision-speakers-for-the-2018-conference/ ) and confirmed [ pre-conference presenters and topics ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/10/03/pre-conference-presenters-and-topics-announced-for-the-2018-nasig-annual-conference/ )! We look forward to a great conference in Atlanta! Violeta Ilik and Maria Collins NASIG PPC Chair and Vice-Chair
[CODE4LIB] 2017-2021 NASIG Strategic Plan
A new [ NASIG Strategic Plan for 2017-2021 ]( https://s3.amazonaws.com/amo_hub_content/Association92/files/NASIG%20Strategic%20Plan2017-2021%20June2017.pdf ) is now available, having been approved by the NASIG Executive Board this past summer. The Board is grateful for the hard work of members of the NASIG Strategic Plan Implementation Task Force: Joyce Tenney, Chair Virginia Bacon Martin Carol Ann (Borchert) Davis Kittie Henderson Betsy Hughes Steve Kelley Angie Thorpe The new plan grew out of a few important developments. In 2015, the NASIG Board established the Financial Planning Task Force to take a long-term view of NASIG’s finances, set benchmarks and timelines, and to establish financial goals for the next five years. Their work and recommendations fed into the next step, when October Ivins (former NASIG President (1994/95)) worked with the Board for a full day of strategic planning in early 2016. Many great ideas came out of that session, and several of them have already been implemented. The Board appointed a Strategic Plan Implementation Task Force to draft the final strategic plan for the remaining items, and we are very pleased with the result. https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/10/31/2017-2021-nasig-strategic-plan/
[CODE4LIB] 2018 NASIG Annual Conference call for proposals due Nov. 15!
[ NASIG 33rd Annual Conference ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=1228 ) Transforming the Information Community June 8-11, 2018 Atlanta, Georgia One more week to send in a [ proposal for NASIG’s 33rd Annual Conference ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/09/18/2018-call-for-proposals-transforming-the-information-community/ )! Please submit your proposals by November 15, 2017. Don’t forget to check out our [ Vision Speakers ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/vision-speakers-for-the-2018-conference/ ) and confirmed [ pre-conference presenters and topics ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/10/03/pre-conference-presenters-and-topics-announced-for-the-2018-nasig-annual-conference/ )! Questions may be sent to the Program Planning Committe at: prog-p...@nasig.org
[CODE4LIB] Recording of NASIG Webinar: Academic Writing and Publishing now available
The recording for the NASIG Webinar, [ Academic Writing and Publishing ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/03/22/nasig-webinar-academic-writing-and-publishing-april-20-2017/ ), from April 20, 2017 is now available at the NASIG blog and at [ http://bit.ly/2Avk44Z ]( http://bit.ly/2Avk44Z ) Academic Writing and Publishing is a one-hour NASIG webinar specifically geared to academic librarians who wish to know more about what it takes to get published. It will focus on professional writing for librarians who are expected to do writing/research for their job or are interested for other reasons (if not required). We will cover the peer-review process and types of scholarly writing, tips on breaking into the publishing realm, learning the ropes, what to avoid, and will reserve time for specific questions from participants. The webinar is adapted from a NASIG preconference that was held at the 2016 conference in Albuquerque, NM.
[CODE4LIB] Last call for 2018 NASIG Annual Conference call for proposals - due Nov. 15!
[ NASIG 33rd Annual Conference ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=1228 ) Transforming the Information Community June 8-11, 2018 Atlanta, Georgia This is the last week to send in a [ proposal for NASIG’s 33rd Annual Conference ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/09/18/2018-call-for-proposals-transforming-the-information-community/ )! Please submit your proposals by November 15, 2017. Don’t forget to check out our [ Vision Speakers ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/vision-speakers-for-the-2018-conference/ ) and confirmed [ pre-conference presenters and topics ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/10/03/pre-conference-presenters-and-topics-announced-for-the-2018-nasig-annual-conference/ )! Online Registration will open in late January or early February 2018. Our [ regular conference registration rates ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/10/19/nasig-announces-conference-rates-for-2018/ )for 2018 will be unchanged from the previous two years. Questions may be sent to the Program Planning Committe at: prog-p...@nasig.org
[CODE4LIB] 2018 NASIG Grants, Awards, and Scholarships (also last day to submit a proposal for the 2018 conference!)
NASIG is pleased to announce the beginning of the application cycle for its 2018 grants, awards, and scholarships to be awarded at the [ 33rd Annual Conference ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=1228 ) being held in Atlanta, GA. June 8-11, 2018. Today is also the last day to submit a proposal for the [ 2018 Annual Conference ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/09/18/2018-call-for-proposals-transforming-the-information-community/ )! Please use the online [ form ]( http://proposalspace.com/calls/d/800 ) to submit a proposal or program or idea at [ https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/800 ]( https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/800 ) PROFESSIONAL/PARAPROFESSIONAL AWARDS [ Birdie MacLennan Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=5771 ) An award for a mid-career professional, covering conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel costs within North America. [ Capstone Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=7417 ) A $1500 award to recognize a professional who has made significant and distinguished contributions to the field of information resource management. [ First-Timer Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=7418 ) An award for an information resources management professional or paraprofessional who has not attended a NASIG conference, covering costs of registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. [ Horizon Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1277 ) Award for a promising new information resources management professional, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. Recipients will also be invited to serve on a NASIG committee. [ John Merriman Joint NASIG/UKSG Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1267 ) An award for a professional within each organization to attend both the NASIG and UKSG annual conferences. [ Marcia Tuttle International Grant ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1270 ) A $3,000 grant for an individual working in the information supply chain to fund appropriate activities in fostering international communication and education. [ Mexican Student Grant ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1275 ) This grant serves as assistance to a Mexican student of Library Science or Information Science, who wants to learn and develop professionally in the area of serial publications. [ Paraprofessional Specialist Award ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1278 ) Awards for promising paraprofessionals, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. [ Rose Robischon Scholarship ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1279 ) A scholarship awarded to an information resource management professional lacking funds for travel. The scholarship covers the cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. STUDENT AWARDS [ John Riddick Student Grant ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1271 ) Grants for qualifying students to attend the NASIG annual conference, covering cost of registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. [ Fritz Schwartz Education Scholarship ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1266 ) A $3,000 scholarship and conference travel grant for a graduate student demonstrating excellence in scholarship and the potential for accomplishments in an information resource management career. The application deadline for the awards listed above is February 9, 2018.
[CODE4LIB] Sponsorship opportunities for NASIG 2018
NASIG is looking for a few good sponsors! Thanks to the generous support of such sponsors as AIP Publishing, ACS Publications, Duke University Press, EBSCO and Harrassowitz, we are able to keep our [ regular conference registration rates ]( https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/10/19/nasig-announces-conference-rates-for-2018/ ) the same for 2018! NASIG offers both conference tier and award sponsorships: Conference Tier Sponsorships: $1,500-$3,000 - Display of logo - includes company logo presence on conference website and screen displays in all general sessions at conference. - Reduced registration rate is available during early bird registration in the amount of $200 for either two representatives for Tier 1 OR one representative for Tier 2 for the full conference. - Vendor expo - includes participation in the conference vendor exhibition with one table and two chairs. Electricity and/or hardwired internet have additional fees that are listed below on the order form. - Lightning talk – participation includes a reserved slot in lightning talks schedule. - Newsletter Ad - includes single interior page ad in NASIG Newsletter. - Conference Registration List – provided to Tier 1 sponsors only - includes a copy of early bird registration list prior to conference permitting a one-time use of e-mail addresses. NASIG Award Sponsorships: $2,500-$3,500 Award sponsorships come with recognition as an award sponsor and conference tier benefits. [ Award descriptions ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=308&pk_association_webpage=1178 ) can be found on the NASIG website. Tier 1 Award Sponsorships - $3,500 1. Fritz Schwartz Serials Education Scholarship 2. John Merriman Joint NASIG/UKSG Award 3. Marcia Tuttle International Award Tier 2 Award Sponsorships - $2,500 1. John Riddick Student Grant 2. NASIG Conference Mexican Student Grant 3. Rose Robischon Scholarship 4. Paraprofessional Award 5. First Timer’s Award 6. Horizon Award 7. Birdie MacLennan Award 8. Capstone Award For more details, see the [ sponsorship form ]( https://s3.amazonaws.com/amo_hub_content/Association92/files/SponsorshipFormFillable_2017%20%281%29.docx ) at [ http://bit.ly/2ikiWcw. ]( http://bit.ly/2ikiWcw ) Contact the [ NASIG Fundraising Coordinator ]( mailto:sponsorsh...@nasig.org ) at [ sponsorsh...@nasig.org ]( mailto:sponsorsh...@nasig.org ) for questions about becoming a NASIG sponsor. We also received a higher number of proposal submissions than usual and are looking forward to reviewing them all! Thank you to all who submitted their ideas! We look forward to an outstanding program at our 2018 conference in Atlanta from 8-10 June. NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] 2018 John Merriman Joint NASIG/UKSG Award
2018 JOHN MERRIMAN JOINT NASIG/UKSG AWARD Win a fully funded trip to the USA or the UK! Enter our joint NASIG/UKSG competition to attend the premier conference for the scholarly information community on the other side of the Atlantic – the NASIG Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, 8-11 June 2018 and the UKSG Annual Conference in Glasgow, 9-11 April 2018. NASIG and UKSG are offering two lucky members, one from NASIG and one from UKSG, the chance to attend each other's annual conference. The award is intended to cover travel and accommodation costs and each award recipient will also receive paid conference registration (which includes most meals). Named in honour of John Merriman, in recognition of his work in founding both UKSG and NASIG, it provides an invaluable opportunity for people to learn and share experiences. The UK award winner will be supported by the generous sponsorship of Taylor & Francis Group for the US trip and will in addition receive full financial support from UKSG to attend the UKSG conference. Last year’s UK winner said: “I was delighted to win the John Merriman Award that enabled me to attend NASIG 2017 in Indianapolis. The conference was very well organised with a good variety of sessions. I was able to network with many library colleagues in America and found this very beneficial. At the concurrent sessions I shared my knowledge and experience about approaches to open access promotion in my University with colleagues who are in the process of setting up their institutional repositories. In return I gained knowledge about recent cataloguing developments and was introduced to the concept of open educational resources, something we do not currently focus on at my institution. The social activities at the conference were excellent. I enjoyed my evening at the Indy Car Factory where I got the chance to ride in an Indy Car. I also attended a baseball match and enjoyed the atmosphere very much.” Eimear Evans, Institutional Repository Officer, McClay Library, Queen’s University Belfast WHO CAN APPLY The award is open to members of NASIG and UKSG with one recipient being chosen from each organisation. Applicants should be in a role within a Library or Information Service with responsibility for managing online resources or in direct contact with library users, supporting them in the use of online resources. Current Board members and Officers of NASIG and UKSG are not eligible to apply. HOW TO APPLY All applicants must supply the following materials which should be submitted electronically as Microsoft Word documents: A [ completed application form ]( https://www.uksg.org/sites/uksg.org/files/AwardApplicationForm2018.doc ) from the applicant including a short written piece (250-400 words) on the topic of 'What is the biggest challenge facing you in your current job and how, in an ideal world, would you address it?' [ A reference questionnaire ]( https://www.uksg.org/sites/uksg.org/files/AwardReferenceQuestionnaire2018.doc ) from the applicant’s line manager. Application forms and reference questionnaires are available through the NASIG AWARDS Page at [ http://www.nasig.org ]( http://www.nasig.org ) and the UKSG website at [ https://www.uksg.org/events/merrimanaward/howtoapply ]( https://www.uksg.org/events/merrimanaward/howtoapply ) For NASIG members (applying to attend the UKSG conference in Glasgow) application forms and reference questionnaires should be sent by Friday 26 January 2018 to: Del Williams Chair, NASIG Awards and Recognition Committee E-mail: [ del.willi...@csun.edu ]( mailto:del.willi...@csun.edu ) Tel.: [ +1 (818) 677 7176 ]( tel:%28818%29%20677-7176 ) For UKSG members (applying to attend the NASIG conference in Atlanta, GA) application forms and reference questionnaires should be sent by Friday 9 February 2018 to: Anna Grigson Chair, UKSG Education and Events Subcommittee E-mail: [ a.c.grig...@lse.ac.uk ]( mailto:a.c.grig...@lse.ac.uk ) Applications emailed after the respective closing dates will not be considered. Applications will be judged on evidence of awareness of issues in the wider scholarly communication world and a clear statement of aims and objectives for attending the conference. English is the designated language. NB: The successful UKSG recipient of the award agrees to work with UKSG to convert their entry into an editorial for UKSG eNews. The successful NASIG recipient will be required to write an article about their conference experiences for the NASIG Newsletter. UKSG, set up in 1978, has a mission to connect the information community and encourage the exchange of ideas on scholarly communication. Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent organisation that promotes communication, information and continuing education about serials and the broader issues of scholarly communication. Anna Grigson Chair, UKSG Education & Events Subcommitte
[CODE4LIB] Preliminary information for NASIG's 2018 Pre-conferences
Please find below preliminary information for our pre-conferences for the [ 2018 NASIG Annual Conference ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=1228 ) in Atlanta, GA. Registration information will be coming soon! Day 1: A Beginner’s Guide to MarcEdit 7 – Speaker: Terry Reese – full day Linked Data for Serials – Speakers: Amber Billey and Robert Rendall – full day Day 2: Beyond “Set it and Forget it”: Proactively Managing Your EZproxy Server -Speaker: Jenny Rosenfeld – half day Introduction to Serials Cataloging with RDA – Speaker: Steven Shadle – half day Day 1 Title: A Beginner’s Guide to MarcEdit 7 Speaker: Terry Reese Released at the end of 2017, MarcEdit 7 represents the most recent version of the MarcEdit software suite. So, whether you are just hearing about MarcEdit, or have used it for years and interested in learning how you might be able to improve your existing workflows and processing – this preconference will endeavor to provide you with the tools that you need to take your MarcEdit skills to the next level. Presented by the software creator, the preconference offers attendees and opportunity to learn using real-world questions address issues like automation, regular expressions, and common MARC processing questions. Additionally, this presentation will look at new functionality in MarcEdit 7…from new linked data functionality, deeper integrations with OCLC, and new tools related to clustering and accessibility – this preconference will give users the opportunity to see not only what MarcEdit can do today, but where it is going. Primary Audience: Novice to Power MarcEdit users. What will not be covered is scripting/programming using MarcEdit. Additionally, regular expressions will only be an overview – a deep discussion of regular expressions is out of scope for this session Title: Linked Data for Serials Speakers: Amber Billey and Robert Rendall Are you baffled by BIBFRAME? Overwhelmed by ontologies? Or feeling turmoil about Turtle? Then this workshop is for you. Learn the practical foundations of Linked Data with a particular focus on serials in this one-day workshop. The presenters will go beyond just talking about RDF triples and actually break down linked data technology and how its application can be utilized for serials. Topics to be covered: Linked Data 101 Ontology Basics Turtle Tutorial BIBFRAME Other ontologies for libraries CONSER Standard Record to BIBFRAME 2.0 Mapping Current hot topics in serials and linked data Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop. The presenters will be demonstrating online linked data tools that attendees will have the opportunity to use, and the workshop will include hands-on exercises working with ontologies and creating linked data descriptions of serials. Day 2: Title: Introduction to Serials Cataloging with RDA Speaker: Steven Shadle Resource Description and Access (RDA) is the cataloging standard that replaced AACR2. This Basic Serials Cataloging Workshop, part of the Serials Cataloging Cooperative Training Program, will offer an introduction to cataloging serials with RDA. It will cover RDA and CONSER standards, RDA core elements and terminology, transcribed versus recorded elements, new or revised areas of information, and creation of new records and serial maintenance. Attendees will participate in hands-on exercises which will include use of tools and documentation in support of cataloging with RDA. Access to the PowerPoint presentation will be given to participants ahead of the workshop via email. Title:Beyond “Set it and Forget it”: Proactively Managing Your EZproxy Server Speaker: Jenny Rosenfeld When was the last time you really took a deep dive into your EZproxy configuration? Many EZproxy administrators are happy that EZproxy “just works,” but they may be missing critical opportunities to provide better access to their e-resources. In this workshop, Jenny Rosenfeld, Senior Implementation Program Manager at OCLC, will share a simple monthly routine to help reduce your patrons’ barriers to access and identify potential security concerns. We’ll also cover current topics of interest to the EZproxy community, such as how to modify database stanzas to support HTTPS, for both OCLC-hosted and self-hosted customers. On behalf of the Program Planning Committee: PPC Chair Violeta Ilik PPC Vice-Chair Maria Collins NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
[CODE4LIB] Call for Proposals: NASIG Great Ideas Showcase and Snapshot Sessions
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[CODE4LIB] Call for Proposals: NASIG Great Ideas Showcase and Snapshot Sessions
The NASIG Program Planning Committee (PPC) invites proposals for the Great Ideas Showcase and the Snapshot Sessions for the 33rd NASIG conference in Atlanta, GA, June 8 to 11. The theme of the conference is “Transforming the Information Community.” The Great Ideas Showcase will be held on Friday, June 8, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., and the Snapshot Sessions will be held immediately after on Friday, June 8, from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Presenters must be available to discuss their showcases or present their snapshots during that time. The Great Ideas Showcase will provide an opportunity to share innovative ideas, new workflows, and new applications of technology in an interactive and informal setting. Great Ideas can be demonstrated in a variety of ways – posters, laptops, tablets, e-readers, etc. Participants will be given a table or poster board (4’ x 6’) to showcase their idea to attendees, depending on their need. The Snapshot Sessions will consist of up to eight 5-minute presentations with a focus on an idea, project, workflow, etc. If you’ve always wanted to speak at NASIG, but haven’t felt like you had enough to say for a full session, this is a great opportunity for you. Proposals may present a report of a research study, an analysis of a practical problem-solving effort, or a description of an innovative program that may be of interest to the NASIG community. Proposals should name any particular products or services that are integral to the content of the showcase or snapshot. However, as a matter of NASIG policy, showcases and snapshots should not be used as a venue to promote or attack any product, service, or institution. Submit your Great Ideas Showcase proposal here: [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GISPNASIG2018 ]( https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GISPNASIG2018 ) Submit your Snapshot Session proposal here: [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SSPNASIG2018 ]( https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SSPNASIG2018 ) Proposals must be received by 5pm EST on Friday, March 30, 2018. Members of the Program Planning Committee will evaluate abstracts, and presenters will be notified of the status of their proposal by mid-April. (Note: Presenters for the Great Ideas Showcase or Snapshot Sessions do not qualify for a registration discount. Presenters must be registered for either the full conference or for Friday single day registration.) Inquiries may be sent to the NASIG PPC Chair and Vice-Chair, Violeta Ilik and Maria Collins at [ p...@internal.nasig.org ]( mailto:p...@internal.nasig.org ). We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta! https://nasig.wordpress.com/2018/01/31/nasig-great-ideas-showcase-and-snapshot-sessions-call-for-proposals-2/ NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility of information resources in all formats and business models. Visit [ http://www.nasig.org/ ]( http://www.nasig.org/ ) for more information.
