Amigos Member Conference 2023 Keynote Speaker Announced as NISO’s New Board President

The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has announced the results of its recent Board elections for the term beginning July 1, 2023. Karim Boughida (Dean of University Libraries, Stony Brook University) will transition to the role of Chair of the NISO Board, having served as Vice Chair for the past year. "As the upcoming chair, I welcome our new esteemed NISO board members," said Karim Boughida. "Let us forge a path toward inclusive, accessible, and interoperable standards that empower individuals and organizations alike."

Full information about the current NISO Board can be found at https://www.niso.org/what-we-do/directory/board-members.

In May, Karim Boughida provided the keynote: "Post-AI/ChatGPT: The Rise of the Machines in Libraries!" at the Amigos Member Conference 2023: Libraries Plan to Succeed. To view his presentation and other sessions revolving around libraries' latest innovations and planning strategies from the the Skilltype sponsored online conference, register for the recordings.

Amigos members receive the benefit of free membership to the NISO Library Standards Alliance which includes access to NISO's educational webinar program. Which includes unlimited participation in NISO Working Groups/Standing Committees, and discounted registration for all non-webinar events, including the annual NISO Plus conference.