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Excited to share that the full schedule is now live for the 41st Annual NASIG Conference, happening June 2–4, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin! Explore the schedule to see the full range of exciting and impactful programs schedule for this year's conference.
✅ Register and book your hotel by May 1 for the best rates.
We hope to see you in Madison!
The NASIG Program Planning Committee is now accepting proposals for two exciting presentation formats at #NASIG2026:
🔹 Snapshot Sessions (June 3, 4:30–5:15 PM) – 5-minute presentations spotlighting an idea, project, or workflow.
🔹 Great Ideas Showcase (Posters on display throughout the conference; presenter discussion June 3, 3:15–4:30 PM)
📅 Submission deadline: Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Submit your proposal today!
Proposal Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSch3bde0GCplVQUYnBK-4JHvk5fG5F_zmFjhOmQdOXhyQIjjA/viewform
Please fill out this form to submit your idea for the Great Ideas Showcase (posters) or the Snapshot Sessions (5 minute presentations) for the NASIG 2026 Conference to be held in Madison, WI, June 2 - 4, 2026. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to the NASIG Program Planning Committee at [email protected]. The submission deadline is Monday March 30, 2026.
Cheers to a great cause! Join us tomorrow for a NASIG Happy Hour at ER&L Fest!
Come unwind, connect with colleagues, and support NASIG at our 50/50 Fundraiser & Friends event!
📅 Tuesday, March 3 🕔 5:00 – 6:30 PM 📍 Dive Bar & Lounge | 1703 Guadalupe St.
Whether you're a longtime NASIG member or just NASIG-curious, this is the perfect chance to network, raise a glass, and give back — all at once.
See you there!
Join NASIG on March 24th for Usage Metrics for AI, OA and More — a webinar exploring how COUNTER's Code of Practice is evolving to meet the demands of open access, syndicated content, and AI-driven information discovery.
You'll hear from Tasha Mellins-Cohen, Executive Director of COUNTER Metrics, on:
✅ OA-optimized reporting in practice
✅ Best practices for syndicated content usage
✅ How the COUNTER community is tackling AI usage reporting
👉 Register today! https://nasig.org/event-6568060
Please join us on February 10th at 2 PM ET for the NASIG webinar Predatory Publishing: A Practical and Nuanced Overview.
Monica Berger will present a nuanced understanding of predatory publishing as well as the geopolitics of scholarly communication. This talk will address characteristics of predatory journals, evaluation methods, education methods, and structural solutions in scholarly publishing.
Learn more and register at https://nasig.org/event-6533330
📚 Exciting programming updates for #NASIG2026 !
Vision Sessions:
🎤 Raina Bloom (UW-Madison) presents "What Librarians Know" – exploring the urgent public value of librarians' expertise
🎤 Mondo Vaden on information and intersectionality in the digital millennium
Pre-Conference Workshops (included with registration!) :
✅ OpenRefine with Karen Kohn
✅ Introduction to Serials Cataloging with Steve Shadle
✅ Cataloging Comics* with Mandy Hurt
Register now: [https://nasig.org/event-6453725]
We're extending our call for nominations for the 2026 NASIG elections! If you're passionate about serials and electronic resources and want to make a real impact, consider stepping into a leadership role—or nominating a colleague whose talents you admire.
Open Positions:
✅ Vice President/President-Elect
✅ Secretary-in-Training
How to Nominate: Email Jenn Zuccaro at [email protected]
Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026
Note: Nominees must be current NASIG members.
🎉 Registration is Now Open! 🎉
Join us for NASIG's 41st Annual Conference, June 2-4, 2026, in Madison, WI! Celebrate four decades of advancing scholarly communication and building connections across the library, publisher, and vendor communities.
Early bird registration is available through May 2, 2026, with rates starting at just $110 for students and $450 for members.
📍 Historic Memorial Union at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
🔗 Register now: https://nasig.org/NASIG-Annual-Conference
The December 2025 Issue of the NASIG Newsletter is now available! Check it out for updates from the NASIG President, news on the upcoming conference, information on upcoming webinars, and other updates from NASIG members.
The newsletter is available at https://open.clemson.edu/nasig/.
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