*Apologies for cross posting*

We’re wrapping up the first half of 2020 with four great virtual events in June. In addition to our regular monthly webinar, we are holding our third virtual conference — on the timely and important topic of Changes in Higher Education and the Information Marketplace — as well as the 13th Annual NISO-BISG Changing Standards Landscape Forum and this year’s NISO Annual Members Meeting and Standards Update, both of which are usually held in person at the ALA Annual Conference. You can register for all events using the links below.

NISO Webinar!
June 10, 1.00 - 2.30pm ET

No More Big Deal? Picking and Choosing Titles for Use is for everyone who wants to understand the pros and cons of licensing institutional access to a critical mass of content versus selecting individual titles.  Speakers include: Keith Webster, Carnegie Mellon University; Evviva Weinraub Lajoie, State University of New York at Buffalo; and Darby Orcutt, North Carolina State University.

Register now (or RSVP for free as a NISO Member).
 
NISO Virtual Conference!
June 17, noon - 4.00pm ET

COVID-19 has made the topic of Changes in Higher Education and the Information Marketplace more timely than ever. Our virtual conference will bring together key decision-makers from the main stakeholders to discuss the "new normal" and consider the long-term implications of the current pandemic. Speakers include: Linda Jones, Western New England University; Dean O. Smith, University of Hawaii; Dennis Clark, University of Arkansas; Amy Pawlowski, Ohiolink; Ralph Youngen, American Chemical Society; and Roger Schonfeld, ITHAKA.

Register now (discount for NISO member organizations - unlimited attendees).

FREE NISO-BISG Virtual Conference!
June 24, noon - 4pm ET

Join us for the 13th Annual NISO-BISG The Changing Standards Landscape Forum, for those of you working in academic or public libraries. Confirmed speakers include: Timothy Cherubini, Chief Officers of State Library Agencies; Andrew Pace, OCLC.

RSVP using this form to receive joining instructions.

FREE NISO Virtual Annual Meeting!
June 26, 11.00am - 12.30pm ET

You are warmly invited to attend this year’s NISO Annual Members Meeting and Standards Updates to learn about what we’ve been up to since June 2019 and our future plans.

RSVP using this form to receive joining instructions.

The schedule for the rest of the year is available on our events page, and we hope that you and your colleagues will take advantage of the free or discounted member registration for all our events.

Best wishes,

The NISO Team