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The Charleston Conference continues to be a major event for information and idea exchange among librarians, vendors, and publishers. Now in its forty-third year, the conference continues to be one of the most popular library‐related conferences in the United States and globally. 2023 was an important year for the Charleston Conference, as the Charleston Hub was acquired by nonprofit science publisher Annual Reviews in October of this year. The acquisition has proven to be a good fit, and everything you know and love about Charleston, under the same team and leadership, will continue with additional support from Annual Reviews.

With strong numbers for 2023, conference attendees continue to remark on the informative and thought‐provoking sessions. The conference provides a casual, collegial atmosphere where librarians, publishers, and vendors talk freely and directly about issues facing their libraries and information providers. All of this interaction occurs in the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina. The proceedings continue to be edited by: Beth R. Bernhardt, Consortia Account Manager at Oxford University Press; Leah Hinds, Executive Director of the Charleston Hub; and Lars Meyer, Associate University Librarian for Access and Resource Services, Emory University Libraries. We are pleased to share some of the learning experiences that we and other attendees had at the conference.

The Charleston Conference remains a leading international gathering for the exchange of ideas among librarians, publishers, and vendors. Now in its forty-fourth year, the conference continues to thrive as one of the most dynamic and engaging events in the library and information community. Building on the momentum of 2023, when the Charleston Hub joined nonprofit science publisher Annual Reviews, the 2024 conference marked the first full year of this exciting collaboration. The partnership has strengthened Charleston’s mission to foster open dialogue, innovation, and collaboration across all sectors of scholarly communication while preserving the collegial, independent spirit that makes Charleston unique.

The 2024 meeting once again delivered strong participation and rich discussion on emerging issues shaping libraries, publishing, and research. Attendees consistently highlight the Charleston Conference’s relaxed, inclusive atmosphere, where professionals from all corners of the information world come together to share insights and challenge assumptions. Set against the historic and welcoming backdrop of Charleston, South Carolina, the event continues to inspire and connect our global community.

The proceedings are edited by Beth R. Bernhardt, Consortia Account Manager at Oxford University Press; Leah Hinds, Executive Director of the Charleston Hub; and Lars Meyer, Associate University Librarian for Access and Resource Services at Emory University Libraries. We are pleased to share highlights, key themes, and reflections from another memorable year of learning and exchange at the Charleston Conference.

The Charleston Conference remains a leading international gathering for the exchange of ideas among librarians, publishers, and vendors. Now in its forty-fifth year, the conference continues to thrive as one of the most dynamic and engaging events in the library and information community. The 2025 conference reflects the continued impact of the Charleston Hub’s acquisition by nonprofit organization Annual Reviews. This collaboration has strengthened Charleston’s mission to foster open dialogue, innovation, and collaboration across all sectors of scholarly communication, while preserving the collegial and independent spirit that defines the conference.

The 2025 meeting once again featured strong participation and thoughtful discussion on the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping libraries, publishing, and research. Attendees consistently point to the conference’s relaxed and inclusive atmosphere, where professionals from across the information ecosystem come together to share insights, test ideas, and challenge assumptions. Set against the historic and welcoming backdrop of Charleston, South Carolina, the event continues to inspire connection and community among a global audience.

The proceedings are edited by Beth R. Bernhardt, Consortia Account Manager at Oxford University Press; Leah Hinds, Executive Director of the Charleston Hub; and Lars Meyer, Associate University Librarian for Access and Resource Services at Emory University Libraries. This volume highlights key themes, insights, and reflections from another year of meaningful conversation and exchange at the Charleston Conference.
 

The Charleston Conference continues to be a major event for information and idea exchange among librarians, vendors, and publishers. Although 2022 was thankfully a less disruptive year than 2021, changes continued to be seen in the industry. Conference attendees continued to remark on the informative and thought‐provoking sessions in a hybrid environment.

This is the eighteenth year that Beth R. Bernhardt, Consortia Account Manager at Oxford University Press, has put together the proceedings from the Conference. It’s the fourteenth year for Leah Hinds, Executive Director, and the sixth year that we are joined by Lars Meyer, Associate University Librarian, Access and Resource Services at Emory University. We are pleased to share some of the learning experiences that we, and other attendees, had at the conference.