**Apologies for cross posting** As the year draws to a close, get a jump on 2024 by signing up now for one of the upcoming events hosted by the National Information Standards Organization (NISO)! We recently announced our monthly webinar series schedule <https://www.niso.org/niso-io/2023/12/prioritize-sharing-knowledge-among-colleagues-nisos-2024-webinar-topics> for the new year, starting with a roundtable discussion of author rights <https://www.niso.org/events/author-rights> in January. And Q1 also brings the early bird deadline for our fifth-anniversary NISO Plus conference <https://niso.plus/home/baltimore/>, happening in Baltimore February 13–14. Register by January 8 for the best rates! MONTHLY ROUNDTABLE WEBINAR | FREE FOR NISO MEMBERS Author Rights <https://www.niso.org/events/author-rights> Wednesday, January 10, 11:00 am–12:00 pm ET (US/Canada) Authors must navigate a variety of distribution models when thinking about sharing their content. Does one choose a subscription-based or open access publication? The decision may also mean juggling institutional and grant-related requirements regarding venue and copyright. Choosing is daunting. In concert, librarians and publishers must grasp the implications of the services offered, from read and publish contracts to rights retention policies. By engaging community leaders working closely on these issues, this roundtable will delve into important topics at the intersection of accessibility, cost, and authorship to reveal important insights about the ever-changing scholarly communications environment. Confirmed speakers (others TBA) include Kyle Courtney, Director of Copyright and Information Policy, Harvard University Library, Judy Ruttenberg, Senior Director, Scholarship and Policy, ARL (Association of Research Libraries) and David Weinreich, Director of Public Affairs of the Americas, STM and Principle, Weinreich Strategic Group. Registration is not required for NISO members. Non-NISO members, please register <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/niso-webinar-author-rights-registration-767644093147?aff=oddtdtcreator> (includes unlimited attendees from your organization). The recording will be shared with all registered attendees. MONTHLY ROUNDTABLE WEBINAR | FREE FOR NISO MEMBERS Librarians, Researchers, and Publishers & Social Change <https://www.niso.org/events/librarians-researchers-publishers-social-change> Wednesday, February 7, 11:00 am–12:00 pm ET (US/Canada) This event is designed to unite libraries, publishers, and researchers in a shared mission: to drive positive social change through academic collaboration, ethical publishing practices, and information advocacy. What are the roles and responsibilities of each ecosystem member? What are some strategies for fostering collaborative partnerships that promote DEIA principles? Learn about how to make a meaningful social impact through knowledge sharing. Registration is not required for NISO members. Non-NISO members, please register <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/niso-webinar-librarians-researchers-publishers-social-change-registration-768553372827?aff=oddtdtcreator> (includes unlimited attendees from your organization). The recording will be shared with all registered attendees. NISO PLUS PRE-CONFERENCE Introduction to AI and Machine Learning in Scholarly Communications <https://sched.co/1UlA7> Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland Monday, February 12, 1:00–5:00 pm ET (US/Canada) Join us for an afternoon workshop examining the current state of AI and machine learning systems. We'll look at the history of how we got where we are and explore what the current state-of-the-art machine learning services (both analytical and generative AI) can do. We'll also have some time to explore a variety of tools in order to illustrate how these systems work. You'll come away with a thorough understanding of how machine learning systems work, how they might be used in your organization, and the risks involved in those uses. Register now <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/niso-plus-baltimore-2024-tickets-730776782027?aff=nisoplusweb> to attend the pre-conference, the main meeting, or both! REGISTER NOW | EARLY BIRD DEADLINE JANUARY 8 NISO Plus 2024 in Baltimore <https://niso.plus/baltimore/> Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland February 13–14, 2024 Now in its fifth year—and in person for the first time since 2020—this annual event will bring together attendees from across scholarly communications to address topics and trends in AI, open scholarship, metadata, and more. The NISO Plus Conference will feature expert panel discussions and inspiring keynote speakers as well as highly interactive sessions providing participants with time for developing new connections. All components of the NISO Plus program <https://niso.plus/niso-plus-baltimore-2024-preliminary-schedule/> are designed to encourage the exchange of ideas by promoting communication and collaboration across the information community. Discounted registration available for groups and NISO members. Register by January 8 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/niso-plus-baltimore-2024-tickets-730776782027?aff=nisoplusweb>for early bird rates. Thank you to our NISO Plus 2024 sponsors, Atla <https://www.atla.com/>, ASME <https://www.asme.org/>, ASTM International <https://www.astm.org/>, Bowker <https://www.bowker.com/>, CHORUS <https://www.chorusaccess.org/>, Crossref <https://www.crossref.org/>, EBSCO <https://www.ebsco.com/>, Edaptive Technologies <https://edaptivetechnologies.com>, figshare <https://figshare.com>, the journal Information Services and Use <https://www.iospress.com/catalog/journals/information-services-use>, Modern Language Association <https://www.mla.org/>, OpenAthens <https://www.openathens.net/>, the Open Science Framework <https://osf.io>, Project MUSE <https://muse.jhu.edu/>, Silverchair, <https://www.silverchair.com/> SPIE Digital Library <https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/?SSO=1>, Stony Brook University Libraries <https://library.stonybrook.edu/>, and UC Berkeley <https://www.lib.berkeley.edu/>! Check out the NISO Plus preliminary program <https://niso.plus/niso-plus-baltimore-2024-preliminary-schedule/> for the latest on sessions and speakers, and in the meantime, we look forward to seeing you in the new year. Wishing you all the best in 2024! The NISO Team NISO 3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 302 Baltimore, MD 21211 Phone: 301.654.2512 E-mail: [log in to unmask] ######################################################################## to manage your DLF-ANNOUNCE subscription, visit https://www.diglib.org/announce