*WIth apologies for cross-posting* Our virtual NISO Plus Global/Online conference <https://niso.plus/niso-plus-2025-global-online/> (September 16–17, 2025) is fast approaching! The conference program <https://nisoplusglobalonline.cadmore.media/Home> features several sessions focused on open access and open research: - Do We Need an Open Access Standard for Journals? - Beyond the Paywall: Bridging Information Privilege with Open Research Strategies and Resources - Developing a New Community Standard: PKP’s Publication Facts Label - NISO standard updates (including progress on our Open Access Business Processes Recommended Practice) As always, all sessions at NISO Plus conferences incorporate time for discussion and idea generation—past meetings have led to new standards projects! The early bird deadline for the conference is *Friday, August 15, *and these rates are 30% off the standard individual rates, so register by 11:59 EDT (US/Canada) tomorrow <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/niso-plus-2025-globalonline-registration-1384056904459?aff=oddtdtcreator> if you're planning to attend. Thanks and best wishes to all, Mary Beth -- Mary Beth Barilla Director of Business Development and Communications, NISO Email: [log in to unmask] Tel: +1.617.605.5509 * Keep up-to-date with our news — sign up for NISO updates <https://confirmsubscription.com/h/j/16B94AB10EFACDB2>* ######################################################################## Access the OPENCAFE-L Home Page and Archives: https://listserv.byu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=OPENCAFE-L To unsubscribe from OPENCAFE-L send an email to: [log in to unmask] ########################################################################