NISO Plus Baltimore 2025

The rise of openly available and organizationally licensed generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools have signalled a paradigm shift in higher education and scholarly publishing. Over the past two years, the consistent point of needing to disclose the use of GenAI, but largely leaving guidance on how to do so in a consistent manner to the discretion of the individual.

This session addresses the current state of recommendation and policy around generative artificial intelligence disclosure in learning and research contexts and introduces the Artificial Intelligence Disclosure (AID) Framework. The AID Framework is a tool that provides a transparent, consistent, and targeted approach to attribute the use of artificial intelligence in teaching and research work. In addition to the introduction of the AID Framework itself, participants will have the opportunity to review sample AID statements, discuss where such disclosure is best integrated in learning and research tasks, and brainstorm potential missing or future criteria for the AID Framework.

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Ready for a wild ride through the publishing technology world? Join us for an electrifying NISO session where two publishing execs, a consultant, and an accessibility expert square off in a no-holds-barred debate! As the publishing technology and AI landscape evolves at lightning speed, our panel will tackle the tech hype cycle—sorting the breakthroughs from the buzz. From standards and regulations to content formats, platforms, and user-friendly products, they’ll dive deep into what’s trending and what’s just a flash in the pan. Expect fast-paced discussion, fiery opinions, and a lightning round that’s sure to spark some surprises. Don’t miss out on the fun, controversy, and insights!

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The rapid advancements in Generative AI (GAI) have profound implications on the landscape of higher education and it is imperative that these implications are considered through an inclusive lens. Careful and thoughtful examination of GAI's most impactful applications for teaching, learning and research in the academic environment is necessary to ensure equitable access and outcomes for all students. Many institutions globally have recognized this need. In the Summer of 2023, Ithaka S+R launched a research and consulting project, “Making AI Generative for Higher Education” that assists 18 higher education institutions in identifying ways and areas GAI is poised to revolutionize educational practices, yet these areas are not receiving sufficient attention from our institution or the higher education sector at large. This panel discussion aims to explore the preliminary findings of our ongoing project, which investigates the potential impacts of GAI on research and teaching within the higher education environment, with particular attention to issues of equity and access. Representatives from Stony Brook University and Ithaka S+R will share insights on navigating the evolving educational landscape shaped by generative AI technologies, with a focus on ensuring that these technologies are leveraged to promote inclusivity and reduce barriers to success.

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This two-session event will examine the intersection of cultural heritage, digital preservation, and metadata. Across the globe, archives hold ephemeral treasures—images, recordings, manuscripts, oral histories, and similar—that define our shared humanity and connect us across times and places. UNESCO has advanced standardized metadata and outlined a program on cultural and digital technologies to strengthen action around heritage. From digital mapping of diverse practices to 3D modelling of World Heritage sites, projects embody and harness the potential of technologies for the new chapter of culture for all. Building on this, the panel discussion adds metadata as an important layer for digital safeguarding and preservation processes. Laying the groundwork, the first session will focus on ethical practices in metadata creation, preserving and amplifying underrepresented voices, and addressing the challenges of safeguarding metadata. Building on this, the second session will feature distinct case studies on approaches to metadata from community practitioners. Together the Humanities Roundtable will offer an in-depth exploration of the critical role metadata and digital preservation play in protecting the legacies of cultural heritage, and the transformative potential of digital preservation of cultural heritage with emerging technologies.

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This two-session event will examine the intersection of cultural heritage, digital preservation, and metadata. Across the globe, archives hold ephemeral treasures—images, recordings, manuscripts, oral histories, and similar—that define our shared humanity and connect us across times and places. UNESCO has advanced standardized metadata and outlined a program on cultural and digital technologies to strengthen action around heritage. From digital mapping of diverse practices to 3D modelling of World Heritage sites, projects embody and harness the potential of technologies for the new chapter of culture for all. Building on this, the panel discussion adds metadata as an important layer for digital safeguarding and preservation processes. Laying the groundwork, the first session will focus on ethical practices in metadata creation, preserving and amplifying underrepresented voices, and addressing the challenges of safeguarding metadata. Building on this, the second session will feature distinct case studies on approaches to metadata from community practitioners. Together the Humanities Roundtable will offer an in-depth exploration of the critical role metadata and digital preservation play in protecting the legacies of cultural heritage, and the transformative potential of digital preservation of cultural heritage with emerging technologies.

The first half of this discussion can be seen here: https://nisoplusbaltimore25.sched.com/event/1olIW but you can attend this without having attended the first. 

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As AI continues to redefine digital information practices, libraries face new challenges and opportunities in managing, curating, and enhancing the discoverability of resources. This proposal presents two case studies from Goldey-Beacom College that illustrate how libraries can strategically employ AI to enhance both creative and informational collections through metadata improvements.

In the first case study, "From Canvas to Quartex: The Evolution of Art in the Age of AI and Digital Archives," we examine the inaugural Common Reading Program at Goldey-Beacom College. Using the themes in Kristen Radtke's Seek You, students explored loneliness by creating posters, some AI-generated, which were digitally archived in Quartex. This initiative emphasized the importance of metadata standards to ensure both human- and AI-generated art are accessible, accurately categorized, and preserved.

In the second case study, "Enhancing FAQ Systems with Generative AI: A Case Study on Improving Metadata and User Discoverability," we outline how generative AI transformed Goldey-Beacom College Library’s FAQ system, consolidating overly specific metadata into broader, discoverable categories that enhance the user experience.

Together, these case studies provide practical insights and methodologies for leveraging AI in digital collections, underscoring the necessity of evolving metadata frameworks to accommodate both traditional and AI-driven content. Aside from the listed speakers, the presenters would like to recognize Devon Ellixson, Library Intern, for their work on this project.

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