National Information Standards Organization

The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) is a non-profit organization that develops and promotes standards for information management and communication. These standards ensure that libraries, publishers, and information providers can share, access, and organize data consistently and efficiently. By establishing common guidelines, NISO helps improve interoperability, accuracy, and access across various information systems, supporting industries like publishing, librarianship, and digital content management. Essentially, it creates rules that make sure different systems and organizations can work together smoothly, enhancing the quality and reliability of information sharing worldwide.