A cartoon-like representation of a panoramic view of a bridge nearing completion. The stone bridge sits in the mid-point of the image crossing horizontally from left to right. The bridge is nearing completion, but still under construction, with the final keystone being lowered into place by a crane. In the foreground are several workers, engaged in building the bridge, looking at plans, sharing idea. In the mid ground before the bridge a variety of workers are engaged in various activities in the building process. The bridge crosses a river which includes shark fins and and reptiles representing danger. In the background are mountains, a lake, a city scape, storm clouds and some starts across the horizon.

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Todd A Carpenter

Todd A Carpenter

Todd Carpenter is Executive Director of the National Information Standards Organization (NISO). He additionally serves in a number of leadership roles of a variety of organizations, including as Chair of the ISO Technical Subcommittee on Identification & Description (ISO TC46/SC9), founding partner of the Coalition for Seamless Access, Past President of FORCE11, Treasurer of the Book Industry Study Group (BISG), and a Director of the Foundation of the Baltimore County Public Library. He also previously served as Treasurer of SSP.

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