Category Archives: Publishers

International Standard Content Codes (ISCC), Verifiable Credentials, and Liccium Trust Engine

Posted on March 13, 2024 by nasig

(The following post is by a guest author. If you are interested in being a guest author as well, contact communications@nasig.org. We’d love to hear from you!) Matthew TreskonProject MUSE This post describes three related technologies, discusses how they relate, … Continue reading →

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NASIG Model Digital Preservation Policy featured in NISO Plus 2022 program

Posted on September 27, 2022 by nasig

We would like to draw your attention to a recent online presentation featuring the new NASIG Model Digital Preservation Policy announced a few months ago. Alicia Wise, Executive Director of CLOCKSS, gave a well-received overview of the new model policy … Continue reading →

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NASIG and SSP Agree to Collaborate

Posted on July 15, 2022 by nasig

NASIG is pleased to announce that with NASIG Board approval, President Dana Sinclair recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) to become an affiliated organization. Our collaboration with SSP is only the latest … Continue reading →

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Announcing the NASIG Model Digital Preservation Policy

Posted on June 15, 2022 by nasig

NASIG’s Digital Preservation Committee is pleased to announce publication of the NASIG Model Digital Preservation Policy, an important new tool designed to help you measure, grow, and publicize your organization’s commitment to preserving its scholarship. It includes advice on identifying … Continue reading →

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NASIG Transforms to Open

Posted on April 6, 2022 by nasig

After many years of thoughtful debate and consideration, NASIG has reached a deal to partner with Michigan Publishing to deliver its conference proceedings as full, immediate open access starting with this year’s conference. The hard work and efforts from members … Continue reading →

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Accelerating print-to-digital and the need for Digital Preservation

Posted on May 4, 2020 by nasig

Disruption in the global supply chain due to COVID-19 has led some publishers to reduce or temporarily put a hold on the production of print journals. Both physical delivery and the ability to hold stock of print publications are affected … Continue reading →

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Vendor and Publisher Engagement Task Force

Posted on February 1, 2019 by nasig

NASIG is forming a new Task Force to implement vendor and publisher focused initiatives in the NASIG Strategic Plan. The Plan addresses the importance of building value for our publisher and vendor members.  Strategic Direction #5 states that NASIG will … Continue reading →

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