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Lyrasis is a leader in open technologies, hosting, data-migration, content licensing, and community supported soft​ware programs for libraries, archives, museums and research organizations worldwide.

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Lyrasis, the Big Ten Academic Alliance Center for Library Programs and the California Digital Library have been awarded a grant to advance community-governed, open access scholarly publishing in the United States. Read more about the #DiamondOA mapping project here, https://ow.ly/QCKC50Xu6vU.
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Learn how Lyrasis hosting for ArchivesSpace, CollectionSpace, DSpaceDirect and DuraCloud can empower libraries, museums & archives at our Lyrasis Hosting Services virtual open house on Dec. 3!
👉 Register: https://ow.ly/St9z50XsXSl
#Libraries #OpenSource #CollectionManagement
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
📅 Attending the virtual Charleston Hub Library Conference on November 17?
Don’t miss “So We Caught the Mail Truck—Now What?” at 1:50–2:30 p.m. EST and explore how libraries can lead in open access and research compliance.

#ChasConf2025 #OpenAccess
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Thank you to our amazing Member Panelists for joining the 2025 Lyrasis All Staff Retreat in Baltimore! Visit our blog to learn more about our membership panel, https://ow.ly/Q6JI50Xq8QT and email us at outreach@lyrasis.org to participate in future panels!

Connecting with Purpose: Lyrasis All Staff Retreat 2025 and Lyrasis Member Panel
Each year, Lyrasis staff members embark on an All Staff Retreat where we spend two days planning for the future, strengthening our organizational culture and deepening our commitment to our members and communities. It’s a time to reflect on the previous year and look ahead with intention, ensuring that our strategies, goals and values align […]
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November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
📚 Calling All Library Workers 📣
Join us on December 2 for an extraordinary webinar, "Advocating for Libraries in Uncertain Times." Attendees will leave with a deeper knowledge of how to get their communities involved in crucial advocacy efforts. Sign up today: https://ow.ly/pNKC50Xm3tg!
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Explore insights from the 2025 CSCI Conversations series!
Lyrasis members dove into AI’s legal landscape, library budget trends & open access metrics.
Catch up on key takeaways + reports from all 3 sessions at https://ow.ly/SZke50XlbzV!

#AcademicLibrary #AIEthics #LibraryTrends #OpenAccess
CSCI Conversations 2025 Recap: A Summer Series of Interactive & Member-Focused Discussions
The CSCI Conversations are community calls, enabling Lyrasis members to engage directly with Lyrasis strategists in the Content and Scholarly Communication Initiatives (CSCI) division on timely scholarly communication topics, building community and sharing information and ideas. The sessions created opportunities for organic and conversational discourse on pressing issues in higher education and libraries, helping Lyrasis […]
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November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
💡The Lyrasis Catalyst Fund empowers members to explore, refine and collaborate on projects with community-wide impact. Submit a proposal, serve as a reviewer & help shape innovation in libraries, archives & museums. Applications open in the new year!
🔗: https://ow.ly/rEnJ50XlbWf
November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This week staff members will be attending The Charleston Conference! Attendees can learn about how we're advancing Open Access, digital accessibility and member-driven programming at booth #12 during the Vendor Showcase or by attending one of our many sessions.

🔗: https://ow.ly/gpA050XlaWN
Lyrasis at the 2025 Charleston Conference
We look forward to seeing you at the Charleston Conference. Lyrasis works with our members and partners to bring equitable, accessible and quality solutions to scale. Whether you have questions about supporting Open Access resources, streamlining access to your ebooks with Palace, helping your faculty get the most out of ORCID or getting involved with […]
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November 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🌴📗 We're excited to be at the Charleston Conference from Nov. 3-7! Don't miss these amazing sessions from Lyrasis experts, and be sure to visit us at the Vendor Showcase on Tuesday.

#Charleston2025 #Libraries #ChasConf2025
November 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Catch up on the latest from Lyrasis! ✨ Our October/November newsletter is here—with features on our upcoming presence at the Charleston Conference, new Open Access Community Investment Program journals and more. Dive in and stay connected! https://ow.ly/RAtr50Xjgx7

#OACIP #DiamondOA
Lyrasis Member News for October-November: The Charleston Conference, OACIP, Indie Author Day and more
Email from Lyrasis   Mission-driven. Community-focused. Nonprofit.   Lyrasis at The Charleston Conference Lyrasis is gearing up for the Charleston Conference, held Nov. 3 - 7 in Charleston, SC. Stop b
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October 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Did you know that Lyrasis supports member and non-member archives through a multitude of Consulting Services?

Read how we partnered with Otterbein University to reimagine its archives: optimizing space, securing NEH funding and strengthening preservation at https://ow.ly/iTV650Xf6LP!
October 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
✈️ We’re heading to the Charleston Conference from Nov. 3-7! We are presenting at numerous sessions too, so you can learn about our products and services directly from the Lyrasis team. Will you be there?

#Charleston2025 #Libraries #ChasConf2025
October 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
✈️ We’re heading to the New England Library Association Conference Oct 26–28! Curious about how we are transforming the ebook landscape with The Palace Project? Let’s connect!

#NELA2025 #LibraryInnovation
October 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
📚🏛️ We're excited to celebrate #OAweek with you!

Dive into a diverse collection of OA titles through The Palace Bookshelf, accessible via The Palace Project app or online at https://ow.ly/shK550XeiPv. What are you most excited to read?!
October 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🎉 Today the Lyrasis Open Access Community Investment Program announces the new 2025-2026 OACIP Journals! Libraries, consortia, academic departments, research centers, museums and funding agencies can support any of the #DiamondOA journals seeking funding. Learn more at: https://ow.ly/cu5I50XgjY7
Lyrasis Announces 2025–2026 Cohort of Open Access Community Investment Program (OACIP) Journals
Lyrasis today announced the 2025–2026 cohort of journals in its Open Access Community Investment Program (OACIP). This year’s selection spans a broad range of disciplines and highlights the continued growth and impact of Diamond Open Access publishing, which removes financial barriers for both authors and readers. About OACIP Launched in 2020 to support stand-alone Diamond […]
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October 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
💡Did you know that Lyrasis advances Open Scholarship initiatives by supporting publishing programs and open research infrastructure programs? Learn more about how we empower diverse institutions across the evolving scholarly communication landscape at: https://ow.ly/yEQh50XehUT. #OAweek
October 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The US RAiD Pilot is underway! 13 use cases now highlight how RAiD can streamline research tracking across institutions, funders & publishers. Explore the use cases & share yours 👉 https://ow.ly/9CR550X8GRN

#ResearchData #PersistentIDs
US RAiD Pilot Update: Initial Use Cases
After the initial US stakeholders meeting for RAiD (Research Activity Identifier) in May 2025, the US RAiD Pilot has continued to move forward with collecting several potential RAiD use cases that reflect the various goals and needs of stakeholders across the research and scholarly communication ecosystem. An overview of the 13 use cases gathered so […]
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October 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
✈️ Heading to the California Library Association Conference Oct. 23–25? Stop by our booth to learn more about how The Palace Project and Biblioboard promote equitable access to varied collections throughout the state of California!

#CLA2025 #Libraries #OpenAccess #Ebooks
October 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
✨ Heading to the Illinois Library Association Conference Oct. 14–16? 
Stop by Booth #614 to meet our team and explore how our latest initiatives can support your library!
#ILA2025 #LibraryInnovation #EBCE
October 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Lyrasis is joining archivists all over the country to celebrate American Archives Month! As the Organizational Home of ArchivesSpace and a Registered Hosting Provider, we are here to help support the stewardship and access of your archival collections. Get a quote today! https://ow.ly/WvF750X76cL
October 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🎃 Don’t miss our October classes! From donor outreach best practices to using AI to enhance your work—we’ve got you covered. Explore all sessions & save your spot 👉 https://ow.ly/UTT950X3B6T

#NonprofitTraining #LyrasisLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment
September 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🏛️ Heading to the Western Museums Association Annual Meeting (10/1–10/4)? Don’t miss Friday's 9 a.m. PDT session led by the CollectionSpace team ➡️ NAGPRA & Collections: Repatriation-Centered Data Best Practices!

#WMA2025 #CollectionsManagement #LyrasisforMuseums
September 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Want to keep up to date with how Lyrasis is empowering libraries, archives and museums through educational resources, open scholarship initiatives and more? Stay ahead by signing up for our newsletter 👉 ow.ly/IG8w50X0gku

#Librarians #Archivist #HigherEdu
September 24, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Join us for a webinar on Open Pedagogy next Wednesday, October 1! Learn what open pedagogy is, the difference between disposable and renewable assignments and how to start small with potential tools and frameworks.

Sign Up 👉 ow.ly/RQVV50X0ejN
#LyrasisLearning #OpenPedagogy
September 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
📚 We will be at the Georgia Library Conference from Oct 8 -10! Can’t wait to connect with library leaders, share ideas and explore new innovations shaping our field.

#LibraryTech #GLC2025 #LibrariesLead
September 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM