How is artificial intelligence transforming the way researchers discover and engage with scholarly content? This session explores the impact of AI-powered tools on discovery and usage through the lens of JSTOR’s 18-month pilot of an interactive research tool. Attendees will gain insights from key data and real-world applications that demonstrate how AI-enabled tools have impacted content discoverability user engagement, and addressed persistent challenges in scholarly publishing and academic libraries.

The pandemic forced our industry to take a new direction almost overnight with the immediate transition to working from home. What was initially an interesting experiment turned into the establishment of possibly permanent virtual corporate cultures around the world. This swift transition in work culture definitely has its benefits; however, it might have left some feeling somewhat confused as to the future development of their careers. Without an office, how is productivity measured, and how does one continue to advance in their professional role? And most importantly, how can we continue to support each other, our colleagues, our direct reports, and our supervisors as we strive to develop and grow as professionals? Speakers will address all of these questions and more as they explore early-, mid-, and advanced-career opportunities in a virtual and hybrid working environment.

The complexities of operating in today’s scholarly communication marketplace requires finding new ways to work together to achieve more than each of us can do alone. Publishers are banding together to deliver content, achieve and maintain sustainability, and meet mission-driven objectives. This session brings together publishers finding new paths through synergy in their disciplines and alignment of their models to serve audiences in ways not possible before.