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On Milestones, Standards, and Moving Forward

As we approach the 250th anniversary of US independence, Todd Carpenter considers why we celebrate milestones and how they can motivate us.

Now Available: The Preliminary Program for NISO Plus 2026 Global/Online

Join the conversation! Participants attending the September virtual meeting will tackle provenance, citation, and metrics in the age of AI; restoring trust in the scholarly record; accessibility; and more.

Workshops Highlight Standards Needed for Tracking Provenance, Attribution, and Usage in the AI Ecosystem

A report on discussions led by Cambridge University Press, COUNTER Metrics, and NISO outlines a path forward for addressing challenges posed by the rise of computer readership.

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Wiley to Acquire Emerald Group Publishing from Cambridge Information Group in £337 Million Deal

Emerald, based in Leeds, brings roughly 500 journal titles, 8,000 books, and other content to the Wiley portfolio.

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Public Comment Period for the OMB’s New Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Ends This Month

The proposal potentially affects not only research grants, but also federal funding more broadly. The deadline for public comment is July 13.

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NISO Welcomes New Board Members for the 2026–27 Term Beginning July 1

The NISO team extends a warm welcome to 2026–27 Board Chair Jill Morris, Vice Chair Emily Singley, and our newest Board members. 2025–26 Chair Jonathan Clark will now serve as Past Chair.

Registration Opens for PIDfest 2026 in Leiden

Sign up now to attend the only conference dedicated to persistent identifiers, happening in the Netherlands October 27–29. Space is limited!

Interviews Highlight the Critical Role of Digital Preservation in Scholarly Communications

Ten community perspectives celebrate the second recipient of the Rosenblum Award for Scholarly Publishing Impact.

Miss This Year's Annual Members Meeting? There's a Recording

If you missed the June 24 event, you can still get an update on our organizational strategy, financial position, and of course, our standards work.

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Build a Strong Foundation in Copyright Best Practices with NISO’s Upcoming Training Series

Whether you're new to copyright or want to deepen your understanding, this course offers practical knowledge and actionable strategies for navigating today's evolving copyright landscape.

New and Emerging Specs & Standards (July 2026)

ISO standards news on accessibility and AI model training; W3C’s seminar on human rights and ICT standardization; and an ISSN white paper on a new identifier.

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NISO Professional Development Events, August and September 2026

After a brief hiatus, our webinar series returns with a two-parter on digital preservation and an exploration of AI automation and bias in research.

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