NISO Professional Development Events, January and February 2025
January 2025
NISO Webinar
State of the Community
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm (Eastern Standard Time, US & Canada)
Join us as we reflect on the profound transformations that have shaped our community over the last few years, as well as respond to the impact of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. This session will explore the evolving landscape of scholarly communication, review the implications of recent policy shifts, and consider what lies ahead for our industry.
Confirmed speakers include Trevor Dawes, Vice Provost, Libraries and Museums, University of Delaware; Celeste Feather, Library Consortium Content and Scholarly Communications Director, Lyrasis; Qiana Johnson, Associate Dean of Libraries, Collections and Content Strategist, Dartmouth College; Andrew Joseph, Digital Publisher, Wits University Press; Sara Rouhi, Diretor, Open Science and Publishing Innovation, AIP Publishing; Caroline Sutton, CEO, STM.
Alice Meadows, co-founder, MoreBrains will serve as the program moderator. The program is coordinated by NISO Education Committee Member Alice Meadows.
February 2025
Exploring the Transformative Role of AI in the Research Cycle – Webinar Series
NISO is pleased to announce the AI & the Research Cycle series, a four-part exploration of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the research landscape. From discovery to dissemination, AI’s influence on scholarly communication is undeniable, raising critical questions and unlocking exciting opportunities.
The series kicks off on February 19, 2025, with Phase I: Environmental Scan & Discovery, focusing on how AI tools are revolutionizing how researchers identify and engage with new information. This session will explore the evolving landscape of AI-powered literature reviews, data mining, and enhanced discovery processes.
On June 11, 2025, Phase II: Data Collection & Analysis will dive into AI’s role in gathering, interpreting, and managing research data. This session will address how AI enhances efficiency and accuracy in data collection, while also exploring ethical considerations and transparency.
Phase III: Writing, Peer Review & Publishing, taking place on September 10, 2025, will examine AI’s growing involvement in manuscript preparation, automating editorial processes, and even streamlining peer review. Attendees will gain insights into how AI is reshaping scholarly publishing and the potential risks and rewards that come with it.
The series concludes on November 12, 2025, with Phase IV: Licensing, Copyright & Research Impact. This session will focus on how AI intersects with intellectual property, raising key questions around licensing, copyright, and long-term research influence.
The series is curated by a distinguished planning committee, including Emily Singley (Elsevier), Carolina Tanigushi (SciELO), and Preeti Gokal Kochar (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve as AI continues to redefine the research ecosystem. Register now to join leading experts as they navigate the future of AI in scholarly communications.
NISO Webinar
AI & the Research Cycle (Phase I: Research & Discovery)
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm (Eastern Standard Time, US & Canada)
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming every stage of the research cycle, from discovery to dissemination. This series will explore the evolving role of AI in shaping research workflows, addressing both the opportunities and challenges it presents. Join experts across various fields as they delve into how AI is enhancing research processes, improving efficiency, and raising new questions about ethics, transparency, and the future of knowledge creation.