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LIBER Europe
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We represent ±400 research libraries & their users in Europe. Together we are Powering Sustainable Knowledge in the Digital Age.
https://libereurope.eu/
⏳Only 1 week to go! LIBER members - don’t miss the application deadline for the LIBER Cascading Grants

If your library is involved or looking to engage in #openscience initiatives, we warmly encourage you to submit an application.

📅Application deadline: 20 Feb
👉Apply & learn more ow.ly/aSeq50Yf0eb
February 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
⏳🚨 Reminder: Last week of Early Bird Registration #LAG2026

Take advantage of the early bird pricing through Feb 18! The LIBER Architecture Seminar brings together library professionals, architects & designers to share knowledge and explore the future of libraries. Don't miss it 👉 ow.ly/S0Mz50YbJ2V
February 10, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Registration now open: Developing Citizen Science Masterclass

Organised by the LIBER #CitizenScience Working Group, the Masterclass is back this spring with its 2nd edition. Limited spots available!

📅 8-9 April 2026
📍 University of Vienna Library, Vienna, Austria
🔗 More info: ow.ly/mcrI50Y88K7
February 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
📣🧠Introducing our new webinar series: LIBER AI Pulse

💬Kicked off by AI Taskforce, the sessions will feature #LIBER Working Groups discussing #AI from their focus area. Registration for each session is now open!

📅 Session 1: Feb 27 (12:30 CET): ow.ly/O7T750Y5pcF
About the series: ow.ly/qZXW50Y5pcG
January 29, 2026 at 2:50 PM
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Alexander Hasgall as the new Executive Director of LIBER.

Alexander is bringing extensive experience in membership organisations, consortia, & research funders in the European research landscape. A warm welcome to #LIBER!
https://ow.ly/RNHK50Y4OIn
January 28, 2026 at 2:05 PM
🔔Reminder: Cascading Grants Information Session

This Friday at 1PM CET, join our online session for a deeper look at the application process for the currently open Cascading Grants. During this session, you'll hear directly from our team & have your questions answered.
🔗Register: ow.ly/7EL550XZofw
📣 Launching LIBER Cascading Grants - Applications Now Open

Join us in an exciting new project to map best #openscience practices across #researchlibraries! If your library is engaged in OS initiatives, we warmly invite your institution to submit an application: ow.ly/EV9T50XZofu

KnowledgeRights21
January 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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FRIDAY=SHARING & CARING!
@libereurope.bsky.social member #libraries: Want to improve #OpenAccess practices in European research libraries?
Apply NOW for one of the 7 grants offered through LIBER Cascading Grants 2026, with KR21's support, by 20 Feb 26 (23:59 CET)!
🔗 libereurope.eu/article/libe...
January 23, 2026 at 12:45 PM
🌟Thank you for your submissions!

Last week, the abstract submission for #LIBER2026 closed. We thank all authors & our community for the outstanding response to the call.

💭What's next?
All submitted proposals have entered the peer review process & we expect to announce the outcomes in early March.
January 21, 2026 at 9:15 AM
📣 Launching LIBER Cascading Grants - Applications Now Open

Join us in an exciting new project to map best #openscience practices across #researchlibraries! If your library is engaged in OS initiatives, we warmly invite your institution to submit an application: ow.ly/EV9T50XZofu

KnowledgeRights21
January 19, 2026 at 12:20 PM
📣 Research libraries - Your input matters!

The #ERAAct public consultation remains open for one more week (Deadline: 23 January). We urge our library community to take part in the consultation and share their feedback: https://libereurope.eu/article/public-consultation-era-act/
LIBER Libraries Call for Action: Public Consultation ERA-Act - LIBER Europe
LIBER (Ligue des Bibliothèques Européennes de Recherche – Association of European Research Libraries) is the voice of Europe’s research library community.
libereurope.eu
January 15, 2026 at 3:55 PM
📢 ⏳ #LIBER2026 Call for Proposals Reminder: Deadline Today

This is the final call for abstracts submissions for the LIBER Annual Conference 2026. If you haven’t yet submitted your proposal, there's time until midnight tonight (23:59 CET).

🎯 Read the full call here: https://ow.ly/Blz650XU4Pf
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM
📣 Join us at the LIBER Architecture Seminar 2026 - Registrations are now open!

From 6-8 May 2026, the LAG Seminar returns for its 22nd edition, taking place at the TU Dublin campus in Ireland.

✅ Register now to take advantage of early bird pricing through February 18: https://ow.ly/YSXb50XSPHF
January 7, 2026 at 10:35 AM
The deadline for abstract submission for the LIBER Annual Conference has been extended to Monday, 12 January 2026, 23:59 CET!

Read the full call: https://ow.ly/lzFh50XIrTS

We look forward to receiving your submissions! 🚀
January 5, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Only a few hours left on the clock before the year turns, and we want to take a moment to thank all #LIBER members and the wider research library community for an outstanding year 2025.

Here's to community, collaboration, and commitment that shaped this year. See you in 2026! 💙
December 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🔔 Final week to submit - LIBER Annual Conference 2026

As we approach the deadline, we remind you of the opportunity to share your work at one of Europe's leading library conferences.

⌛ ❗ Deadline to submit is 5 January 2026 (23:59 CET).

🎯 Read the full call here: https://ow.ly/5ogV50XIvib
December 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
⏰ 2 weeks to go! Call for Proposals - LIBER Annual Conference 2026

If you're considering submitting an abstract for #LIBER2026, act fast as the deadline is approaching quickly.

🎯 Read the full call and share your work: https://ow.ly/QaaP50XIsNW
December 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Want to connect and engage with the European library sector this year? 🌐📚

Now is the time to secure your spot at #LIBER2026 and extend your organisation's reach. Visit our conference website for a detailed overview of the opportunities and benefits of becoming a sponsor: https://ow.ly/K9Ix50XIlpm
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🔔 LIBER Journées application deadline extended!

✅ New application deadline: 11 Jan 2026 (23:59 CET)

This extension provides library leaders additional time to prepare your applications & the opportunity to join the much-awaited leadership seminar. https://ow.ly/sfmT50XIkjk
December 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📚 Printed materials excluded from #EUDR

We welcome this agreement, recognising its significance in promoting equitable access to academic knowledge and information. Read our full response here: https://ow.ly/h7si50XI3si
LIBER Response - Printed Materials Excluded from EUDR - LIBER Europe
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December 12, 2025 at 9:20 AM
📣 Nominations open for the LIBER Executive Board

If you’ve been considering getting more active with LIBER (or know someone who’d shine on the board), now is the time to get involved! In 2026, there will be three open seats.

🔗 Learn more & submit your nomination: https://ow.ly/tqGt50XGJRr
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Our call for the LIBER Journées is open for 1 more week. The deadline to apply for this exclusive leadership programme is Monday, 15 December at 23:59 CET. Don't miss the opportunity to connect with fellow library directors & hear from the leading voices shaping our field.

https://ow.ly/l9gn50XFAIr
December 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The final Insider of the year just dropped! ❄️📩

Find our latest updates in one place: upcoming events, calls, trainings, news from across our community, & more. Read the full issue here: https://ow.ly/HAj450XBOhJ

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December 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
📣Save the Date for the LIBER Winter Event 2026!

📅 26-27 November 2026
📍 The National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK), Croatia

Find out more here: https://ow.ly/h9Gp50XzSnV

#WELIBER26
December 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🔔 Call for Proposals!

If you've been thinking of submitting an abstract for #LIBER2026, now's the time. We look forward to receiving innovative contributions that support our conference theme 'The Power of Libraries in an Uncertain World'.

⌛Deadline - 5 Jan 2026.

🔗: https://ow.ly/7tVM50XwKe7
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Keynote Announcement - LIBER Architecture Seminar 2026

We're excited to welcome Andy Priestner & Francine Houben as our Keynote Speakers at #LAG2026, the biennial gathering for librarians, architects, & project leaders who are shaping the future of library spaces.

🔗: https://ow.ly/8zMB50XtW75
November 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM