Lettie Y. Conrad, PhD

Lettie Y. Conrad, PhD

@lyconrad.bsky.social

Independent researcher & consultant, voyager of the scholarly communications universe, work in progress!

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Lettie Y. Conrad, PhD
@lyconrad.bsky.social

Can't hardly wait for Charleston this year!! #chsconf #bots #metadata #accessibility

LibLynx LLC@liblynxllc.bsky.social

Three of us will be attending & presenting at Charleston 2026! We’re talking a lot about bots, structured data, accessibility, & other infrastructural challenges our community faces this year. Here’s a rundown of where you can catch us -- see you there! #chsconf2026 www.liblynx.com/news/liblynx...

liblynx.comLibLynx Presenting on Bots, Access, and Usage at Charleston 2026 - LibLynxLibLynx is presenting at the 2026 Charleston Conference on bots, structured data, accessibility, and other infrastructural challenges.

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alicemeadows.bsky.social
@alicemeadows.bsky.social

We all know what an absolute legend #DollyParton was - read @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social’s tribute by @lyconrad.bsky.social @dacrotty.bsky.social @lisalibrarian.bsky.social @dianndramarie.bsky.social @acochran12733.bsky.social Roy Kaufman & me scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/08/28/g...

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.orgGoodbye Dolly - The Scholarly KitchenDolly Parton touched so many people's lives in so many ways. We reached out to the Chefs for their thoughts on her passing.

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Lisa Schiff
@lschiff.bsky.social

The Trump administration is engaged in active #censorship. This will only stop when we expose it and demand action from those in decision making positions. See the #DefendResearch toolkits (defendresearch.org) to help you take action! www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

theguardian.comTrump 2.0 has deleted or altered nearly 400 US datasets, endangering public health, education and moreHealth data appears to be most affected by administration’s attempt to wipe findings that don’t align with its priorities, tracker shows

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alicemeadows.bsky.social
@alicemeadows.bsky.social

V happy to join fellow chefs @lyconrad.bsky.social @irfanullah.bsky.social @rharington1.bsky.social & Roy Kaufman in sharing thoughts on the proposed #OMB rule change in today's @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/07/07/a... More posts on this to follow!

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.orgAsk the Chefs: How Are You Responding to the OMB Proposed Rule Changes for US Research Funding? - The Scholarly KitchenToday, we ask the Chefs how they (or their organizations) are responding to the proposed changes to how US federal research grant funds can be used.

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LibLynx LLC
@liblynxllc.bsky.social

2025 was a year of 🩺 #listening, 🧪 #research, and 🧗 #scaling for LibLynx, and we've got big plans in progress for 2026! Here are 3 key metrics that reflect our achievements in the last year: www.liblynx.com/news/liblynx... #yearinreview #2025review

liblynx.comLibLynx by the Numbers: Looking Back at 2025 - LibLynxLast year was a big one for LibLynx! As we reflect on 2025 and prepare for a new year ahead, we are proud of our many achievements.

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alicemeadows.bsky.social
@alicemeadows.bsky.social

Today you can read part 2 of @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social chefs media recommendations of 2025 -more great suggestions from @acochran12733.bsky.social @lyconrad.bsky.social @jillmwo.bsky.social & @charlierapple.bsky.social scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/12/05/c...

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.orgChefs’ Selections: Best Media Enjoyed in 2025 (Part 2) - The Scholarly KitchenIn the second of our Chef's Selections series for 2025, we pause to look back on the best books, music, shows, and other cultural expressions we encountered in 2025.
Lettie Y. Conrad, PhD
@lyconrad.bsky.social

This #givingTuesday donate to the @aaup.org legal fund here, www.aaupfoundation.org (“donate now” in upper right), or to their PAC by check to “AAUP Higher Education Horizons” (555 New Jersey Ave NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20001)

AAUP@aaup.org

We launched a PAC! “This PAC is an extension of our fight to ensure a future for American higher ed through bipartisan legislation that recognizes that college can be tuition-free, debt-free, welcoming to all, conducive to academic freedom & offer jobs with dignity.” - Todd Wolfson, AAUP President

news.bgov.comProfessors Launch PAC to Fight Back Against Trump’s AttacksThe American Association of University Professors, a union whose members are fighting policies from the Trump administration and GOP Congress, launched a PAC this week to spend in federal elections.

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LibLynx LLC
@liblynxllc.bsky.social

We achieved ISO 27001 certification! The international gold standard for info security! Not a milestone reached by very many in the #scholarly community. Read more about what it means for clients & what we learned along the way. #infosecurity #iso27001 #scholcomms www.liblynx.com/news/liblynx...

liblynx.comLibLynx achieves ISO 27001 Certification - LibLynxLibLynx achieves ISO 27001 certification, the international standard for information security management systems
Lettie Y. Conrad, PhD
@lyconrad.bsky.social

Thank you, @npr.org, for being a steady channel of #fact-based #journalism. This sort of calm, clear, and unbiased reporting on #painkillers and #acetaminophen is a light in today's darkness! www.npr.org/2025/04/18/n...

npr.orgHow does acetaminophen work? Over-the-counter Painkillers 101The president and his deputies tied autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy. Refresh your knowledge on safe and effective use of common painkillers with these tips from health professionals.
Lettie Y. Conrad, PhD
@lyconrad.bsky.social

Don't miss this year's New Directions Seminar -- an oasis of thoughtfulness in the chaos of fall conference season. See you all there s👀n! #SSPND2025

Society for Scholarly Publishing@scholarlypub.bsky.social

New Directions in Scholarly Publishing: What We’re Looking Forward to This Year - The Scholarly Kitchen

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.orgNew Directions in Scholarly Publishing: What We’re Looking Forward to This Year - The Scholarly KitchenWhat can you expect from this fall’s New Directions in Scholarly Publishing Seminar in Washington, DC?
Lettie Y. Conrad, PhD
@lyconrad.bsky.social

"I didn’t plan to work in #scholarly #publishing. But now that I’m here, I’m all in." —Deja Forte 👇 must read!!

The Scholarly Kitchen@scholarlykitchen.bsky.social

Guest Post – Where Do We All Fit In? Reflections on Belonging, Purpose, and Progress in Scholarly Publishing scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/09/10/g...

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.orgGuest Post – Where Do We All Fit In? Reflections on Belonging, Purpose, and Progress in Scholarly Publishing - The Scholarly KitchenToday's guest post by Deja Forte declares: Publishing isn’t just about systems and standards; it’s about people. Each of us has the power to build bridges between knowledge and the lives it’s meant to...

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LibLynx LLC
@liblynxllc.bsky.social

Join us at next week's @nisoinfo.bsky.social Plus Global event! @michelleurberg.bsky.social will speak to standardizing #usage reporting from aggregators, and Tim Lloyd will address the challenge of leveraging emerging digital #identity infrastructures. Don't miss it! www.liblynx.com/news/liblynx...

liblynx.comLibLynx presenting on Analytics, Identity & Access at NISO Plus 2025 Global - LibLynxTim Lloyd and Michelle Urberg on presenting on Identity, Access, and Analytics at next week's 2025 NISO Plus Global conference
Lettie Y. Conrad, PhD
@lyconrad.bsky.social

📢Call to action! Tell Congress: Don’t Allow Nuclear Weapons Regulatory Process Loopholes! @ucs.org #resist #scicomm #science secure.ucs.org/a/2025-congr...

secure.ucs.orgTell Congress: Don’t Allow Nuclear Weapons Regulatory Process LoopholesTell your member of Congress that the National Nuclear Security Administration must go through the proper regulatory channels for the production of nuclear weapons to ensure the safety and integrity o...
Lettie Y. Conrad, PhD
@lyconrad.bsky.social

So appreciate @dacrotty.bsky.social "showing his math" on the tricky analytical gymnastics required to analyze the #scholcomms market!

The Scholarly Kitchen@scholarlykitchen.bsky.social

2025 Update: Quantifying Consolidation in the Scholarly Journals Market scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/08/20/2...

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org2025 Update: Quantifying Consolidation in the Scholarly Journals Market - The Scholarly KitchenCatching up with the ongoing consolidation of the journals market -- what has happened in the two years since this was last examined? And how does the market look if you add in a large number of relat...
Lettie Y. Conrad, PhD
@lyconrad.bsky.social

Some eloquent and insightful discussion today about achieving full #accessibility in #scholcomms 👇 @loupeck.bsky.social

The Scholarly Kitchen@scholarlykitchen.bsky.social

Guest Post — Beyond Open Access, Part 1: Make Academic Content Truly Accessible for All scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/08/19/g...

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.orgGuest Post — Beyond Open Access, Part 1: Make Academic Content Truly Accessible for All - The Scholarly KitchenOpen access has revolutionized how research reaches readers — yet, true accessibility is an ethical imperative for institutions, publishers, and service providers to create genuinely inclusive scholar...
Lettie Y. Conrad, PhD
@lyconrad.bsky.social

Thank you @rickanderson.bsky.social for putting these thoughts together so clearly and fairly. I appreciate your balanced and expert view on the tricky journey to increase #openaccess publications!

Rick Anderson@rickanderson.bsky.social

I've got a new piece up in the @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social today, explaining my deep pessimism about the future of the subscribe-to-open OA publishing model. Comments are coming in thick and fast and the discussion has been really good so far, I think. scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/08/18/s...

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.orgSubscribe-to-Open Is Doomed. Here's Why. - The Scholarly KitchenA scholarly communication ecosystem that relies on voluntary support rather than charging for access to content becomes radically less capable of keeping money in the system.

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LibLynx LLC
@liblynxllc.bsky.social

“...a community is only as strong as its next generation of leaders,” and we're proud to have played our part in meeting SSP's Generations Fund goals! #GenerationsFund www.liblynx.com/news/ssp-gen... @mdolechek.bsky.social @michelleurberg.bsky.social @lyconrad.bsky.social

liblynx.comSSP Generations Fund: Partly Powered by LibLynx - LibLynxWe’re proud to support the SSP Generations Fund, which is now partly powered by LibLynx thanks to our $5,000 contribution.

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David Crotty
@dacrotty.bsky.social

This is a really good and clear explanation for authors and institutions of their obligations under the new NIH Public Access Policy: www.authorsalliance.org/2025/06/06/t...

authorsalliance.orgThe NIH Public Access Policy: Q&A for AuthorsWe’ve received many questions from authors, librarians, and research administrators about the NIH decision to accelerate implementation of its public access plan, going into effect on July 1, 2025.…
Lettie Y. Conrad, PhD
@lyconrad.bsky.social

So excited to see everyone in Baltimore! #ssp2025

LibLynx LLC@liblynxllc.bsky.social

Meet us at #SSP2025 in Baltimore this week! We’ll be chatting about innovations in usage data & measuring with your heart. Come find Tim, John, @michelleurberg.bsky.social & @lyconrad.bsky.social at the Previews Session, Poster Preview & networking events – or slide into our DMs!

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Karin Wulf
@kawulf.bsky.social

"Academic freedom-the ability to pursue the truth wherever it might lead, and to make publicly available what one believes is true ...[is] not the arcane privilege of an... intellectual guild, but a prerogative essential to the functioning of our Republic and the education of its citizenry." 💯

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David Crotty
@dacrotty.bsky.social

Fantastic post today in @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social by Alexa Pearce, looking at the pact set up by Vannevar Bush and FDR to drive scientific innovation in America, and where things stand today with both the dismantling of that enterprise and the new mandates for public access to research results

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.orgGuest Post - Public Access to the Endless Frontier - The Scholarly KitchenVannevar Bush's Endless Frontier has served as a blueprint for public investments in science for 80 years--a concept now facing great risk.
Lettie Y. Conrad, PhD
@lyconrad.bsky.social

Another yummy Friday treat from our head chef, @dacrotty.bsky.social -- ya gotta cop this!!! @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social

The Scholarly Kitchen@scholarlykitchen.bsky.social

Language Evolves, or rather, Constantly Cooks New Ways to Pass the Vibe Check scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/05/16/l...

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.orgLanguage Evolves, or rather, Constantly Cooks New Ways to Pass the Vibe Check - The Scholarly KitchenA millennial linguist dares to speak to a gen-alpha audience in their native tongue.

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Michele Avissar-Whiting
@madubs.bsky.social

Just learned of this effort to crowd-source a mega list of examples of benefits to health, prosperity, and national security resulting from federally-funded research. 41 examples listed to date. Please share and send ideas! publicusaresearchbenefits.com h/t @carlosbrody.bsky.social

publicusaresearchbenefits.comSearchable database of tangible benefits that federally-funded research gave us.A crowd-sourced site. Health and Well-being. National Security. Prosperity.
Lettie Y. Conrad, PhD
@lyconrad.bsky.social

This timely session on risk management is just a week away -- don't miss it! @nisoinfo.bsky.social @liblynxllc.bsky.social @rickanderson.bsky.social @jillmwo.bsky.social

NISO@nisoinfo.bsky.social

Learn strategies for mitigating risks in the management, sharing, & preservation of data in our next webinar (Wed May 14 @ 11am ET) w/ @rickanderson.bsky.social Tim Lloyd, Amy Pawlowski & moderator @jillmwo.bsky.social ! Free for NISO members: niso.org/events/manag...

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LibLynx LLC
@liblynxllc.bsky.social

Congratulations to our CEO & co-founder, Tim Lloyd, on his election to the SSP Board of Directors! Tim joins jenniferaregala.bsky.social, Beth Craanen, and Willa Liburd Tavernier as newly minted Board Members-at-Large, & Damita Snow as President-Elect! www.sspnet.org/community/ne...

sspnet.orgSSP Welcomes Newly Elected Board Members for 2025-2026 TermThe Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) 2025-2026 election results are in!

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The Scholarly Kitchen
@scholarlykitchen.bsky.social

Guest Post — How Libraries and Scholarly Publishers Can Work Together Toward Born-accessible Publishing scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/05/01/g...

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.orgGuest Post - How Libraries and Scholarly Publishers Can Work Together Toward Born-accessible Publishing - The Scholarly KitchenLibraries and publishers can work together to improve the availability of accessible published content for people with disabilities. Here we present recommendations to support the cross-sector collabo...

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Todd A. Carpenter
@9thprime.bsky.social

NIH accelerates its implementation of the Public Access Policy it will now become effective on July 1, 2025 as opposed to December 31. A win for those who feared the demise of the Nelson Memo advances. www.nih.gov/about-nih/wh...

nih.govAccelerating Access to Research Results: New Implementation Date for the 2024 NIH Public Access PolicySpeeding access to research results will support NIH's goal of maximum transparency.

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CySecurity News
@cysecuritynews.bsky.social

Google Ends Privacy Sandbox, Keeps Third-Party Cookies in Chrome #Cookies #datasecurity #Google

dlvr.itGoogle Ends Privacy Sandbox, Keeps Third-Party Cookies in Chrome Google has officially halted its years-long effort to eliminate third-party cookies from Chrome, marking the end of its once-ambitious Privacy Sandbox project. In a recent announcement, Anthony Chavez, VP of Privacy Sandbox, confirmed that the browser will continue offering users the choice to allow or block third-party cookies—abandoning its previous commitment to remove them entirely.  Launched in 2020, Privacy Sandbox aimed to overhaul the way user data is collected and used for digital advertising. Instead of tracking individuals through cookies, Google proposed tools like the Topics API, which categorized users based on web behavior while promising stronger privacy protections. Despite this, critics claimed the project would ultimately serve Google’s interests more than users’ privacy or industry fairness. Privacy groups like the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) warned users that the Sandbox still enabled behavioral tracking, and urged them to opt out. Meanwhile, regulators on both sides of the Atlantic scrutinized the initiative.  In the UK, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the plan over concerns it would restrict competition by limiting how advertisers access user data. In the US, a federal judge recently ruled that Google engaged in deliberate anticompetitive conduct in the ad tech space—adding further pressure on the company. Originally intended to bring Chrome in line with browsers like Safari and Firefox, which block third-party cookies by default, the Sandbox effort repeatedly missed deadlines. In 2023, Google shifted its approach, saying users would be given the option to opt in rather than being automatically transitioned to the new system. Now, it appears the initiative has quietly folded.  In his statement, Chavez acknowledged ongoing disagreements among advertisers, developers, regulators, and publishers about how to balance privacy with web functionality. As a result, Google will no longer introduce a standalone prompt to disable cookies and will instead continue with its current model of user control. The Movement for an Open Web (MOW), a vocal opponent of the Privacy Sandbox, described Google’s reversal as a victory. “This marks the end of their attempt to monopolize digital advertising by removing shared standards,” said MOW co-founder James Rosewell. “They’ve recognized the regulatory roadblocks are too great to continue.”  With Privacy Sandbox effectively shelved, Chrome users will retain the ability to manage cookie preferences—but the web tracking status quo remains firmly in place.
Lettie Y. Conrad, PhD
@lyconrad.bsky.social

Catching up with @9thprime.bsky.social’s fabulous summary of the STM annual trends info graphic. So appreciate this narrative explanation of this very dense image, packed full of insights and inspiration! (Also, can we just fast forward to 2029 please?!) scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/04/03/n...

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.orgNew STM 2029 Trends Report Provides a Bridge to the Future - The Scholarly KitchenTodd Carpenter describes the new 2029 STM Trends report, which provides a vision and a bridge to the future for the community

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The Scholarly Kitchen
@scholarlykitchen.bsky.social

No One Size Fits All: The Case for Taking a National Approach to PID Adoption scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/04/10/n...

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.orgNo One Size Fits All: The Case for Taking a National Approach to PID Adoption  - The Scholarly KitchenToday, Alice Meadows shares some learnings from MoreBrains Cooperative's recent cost-benefit analysis of persistent identifiers, conducted on behalf of the Czech National Library of Technology (NTK).

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Karin Wulf
@kawulf.bsky.social

"It has come for science because it was never just about the Humanities, but about how we assess American progress through infrastructures of new knowledge and its application." scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/04/02/t...

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.orgThe Humanities as Canary: Understanding this Crisis Now - The Scholarly KitchenThe Humanities have always been the canary in the coal mine of the full knowledge industry. What information can help us understand this crisis and its implications?
Lettie Y. Conrad, PhD
@lyconrad.bsky.social

Happy Science Appreciation Day! I appreciate that the number one side effect of vaccines is HEALTHY CHILDREN & ADULTS!!! Thank you, scientists of the world!! 👩‍🔬🔬👨‍🔬🧪

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Lettie Y. Conrad, PhD
@lyconrad.bsky.social

THIS! 💪"We need people to get involved because history is made by those who fight. We can't just wait for Senate Democrats to do the right thing. We need to see the public engaged on these issues and not just the political leaders." -- Waleed Shahid, quoted by @npr.org www.npr.org/2025/03/18/n...

npr.orgThe spending bill fight split Democrats. 2 strategists offer takes on party's futureDemocrats have few options to fight Trump in Congress, and it seems challenging to wield the little leverage they do have. We asked two Democratic strategists where the party goes from here.

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Jenny G
@jennyg100.bsky.social

#SaveIMLS #ForOurLibraries #Resist #CallToAction Sign the petition.

oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.netShow Up For Our Libraries - Tell Your StoryPlease share a story about how libraries have a positive impact in YOUR community. This might be a story about you or your family, or about other library users who have benefitted from the library&...
Sam Helmick@samhelmick.bsky.social

Call representatives. Tell others. Encourage all to speak. Withstand the dismantling of all that is good and decent in America. #SaveIMLS #LibrariesTransform