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NISO Professional Development Events, October and November 2025

NISO Professional Development Events, October and November 2025

October 2025

October 2025

NISO Webinar

Data Ownership & Indigenous Sovereignty
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm (Eastern Standard Time, US & Canada)

This webinar will address the critical issues of data ownership and Indigenous sovereignty in the digital age. Join us to explore how data governance frameworks are evolving to respect the rights of Indigenous communities and learn what steps can be taken to ensure ethical and equitable data use. The discussions will center the voices and perspectives of Indigenous leaders in this important conversation.

Confirmed speakers include Jane Anderson, Co-Founder, Local Context; Kristina Vrouwenvelder, Assistant Director, Publications, AGU & co-Lead of the CARE Implementation; Lydia Jennings, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, Dartmouth; and Joseph Yracheta, Executive Director, Native BioData Consortium. This webinar will be moderated by Melissa Stoner, Native American Studies Librarian at UC Berkeley.

November 2025

NISO Webinar

AI & the Research Cycle (Phase IV: Licensing, Copyright & Research Impact)
Wednesday, November 12, 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. Join us for the conclusion of our AI & the Research Cycle series with Phase IV.