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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · 11h

🌟 LIBER's response on the Call for Evidence European Innovation Act

Our recommendations centre around ensuring that the Act aligns with #openscience, supports harmonised #EUcopyright legislation, & recognises the role of public research institutions. Read our full response: ow.ly/PIz350X8m8Z

LIBER's Response - Call for Evidence European Innovation Act - LIBER Europe

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · 2d

Happening this week! ⭐ Managing Research Software Webinar

📅 Thursday, 9 Oct |14:00-15:30 CEST
🔗Registration: https://ow.ly/LchM50X5wpm

In this session, you'll learn about research software, what requirements exist around managing it, & writing tips for Software Management Plans.

LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · 6d

Join the LIBER Strategy Taskforce! ⭐

There's still time to get involved & help shape the development of our Association's next strategy. If you're interested in contributing to LIBER's work, explore the full call: https://ow.ly/ornL50X5vtG

We welcome expressions of interest no later than 📅31 Oct.

Call for a Volunteer - LIBER Strategy 2028-2032 Facilitator - LIBER Europe

LIBER (Ligue des Bibliothèques Européennes de Recherche – Association of European Research Libraries) is the voice of Europe’s research library community.

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · 7d

Applications for the LIBER Journées for Library Directors are now open!

The seminar will take place from 27-29 May 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The programme will be guided by the theme ‘Charting the Future? Strategic leadership of research libraries'.

Continue reading: https://ow.ly/3rwc50X2FUb

LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · 9d

This week, Alex Fenlon (Co-Chair LIBER #Copyright Working Group) will join the EARE & APCO forum 'Navigating data and copyright legislation in the age of #AI: implications for researchers and innovators in Europe' in Brussels.

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · 13d

🚨Last chance to submit! #LAG2026

The abstract submission deadline for LIBER Architecture Seminar 2026 is right around the corner. To be part of the biennial gathering at the intersection of libraries & architecture, send your proposal by September 30th.

💡 Topics & guidelines: ow.ly/IbIm50X1XH0

LAG Seminar 2026 – Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland - LIBER Europe

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Comité français international Bibliothèques et Documentation @cfibd.bsky.social · 20d

Comment les bibliothèques universitaires et de recherche ou spécialisées s’organisent-elles pour former des réseaux à l’échelle européenne ?
Comment y participer ?

Un webinaire du Cfibd le 9 octobre à 16h.

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LIBER, SPARCEurope, FOREU4ALL : quelles opportunités de réseautage européen pour les bibliothèques universitaires, nationales et spécialisées ? - Cfibd

Comment les bibliothèques universitaires et de recherche ou spécialisées s’organisent-elles pour former des réseaux à l’échelle européenne ? Comment s’y inscrire, en tant qu’individu ou institution, p...

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · 16d

Upcoming webinar: Managing Research Software 🌐

💡 In this session, hosted by LIBER Research Data Management Working Group, you'll learn about research software, what requirements exist around managing it, and practicalities on writing Software Management Plans.

👉 Register now: ow.ly/Tu2g50WZgRh

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · 23d

🚨Deadline extended for #LAG2026 abstract submissions!

Good news - the submissions for the 22nd LIBER Architecture Seminar are extended until 29 September. Don’t miss the chance to contribute to the conversation on the future of library architecture.

👉 Submit your work: ow.ly/TMu150WWBCc

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · 28d

Join the LIBER Strategy 2028-2032 Taskforce! 📣

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We are now looking for a passionate & engaged Facilitator to help design our Association's next strategy and engage our active European research library community through its development. Read the full description & get involved 🌟

Call for a Volunteer - LIBER Strategy 2028-2032 Facilitator - LIBER Europe

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · Sep 8

Abstract submission closes next week! #LAG2026

The seminar will dive into topics from emerging trends to challenges & innovative ideas in library architecture. We seek Standard Presentation or a Lightning Talks on new library projects in Europe.
👉 Topics & submission guidelines: ow.ly/L9jB50WTclG

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · Sep 5

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · Sep 5

The jointly organised workshop with LIBER DSLib Working Group and Research Data Alliance, held during #LIBER2025, was highlighted on RDA's latest blog 'Uniting Networks: LIBER and RDA Europe Advancing Research Together'.

Find the key insights & outcomes of this workshop: ow.ly/wOhq50WRMgN

Uniting Networks: LIBER and RDA Europe Advancing Research Together - RDA

From July 2nd - July 4th 2025, RDA Europe attended the LIBER Conference 2025 in Lausanne, Switzerland. This blog post details the outcomes of LIBER-RDA's joint workshop, including thoughts on future c...

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · Sep 4

Don't miss our future updates by signing up to receive research library and Open Science news straight to your inbox: ow.ly/4Kwn50WQ7ae

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · Sep 4

Welcome to the September INSIDER! ✨

Our monthly mailer brings you up-to-date with our latest news. This month's edition features open calls, opportunities to get more involved with us, & news across the #openscience and #researchlibrary community.

📰Read the full newsletter here 👉 ow.ly/Ks1M50WQ79Z

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · Sep 2

The dates are set for the next LIBER Annual Conference: 1-3 July 2026!

Themed 'The Power of Libraries in an Uncertain World', #LIBER2026 is where the European research library community comes together to share knowledge & drive libraries forward.

More details will follow 🌟 liberconference.eu

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · Sep 1

2 weeks to go! ⚡ Don't miss the chance to be a part of the 22nd LIBER Architecture Seminar, taking place on 6-8 May 2026 at TU Dublin.

LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · Aug 20

Last month to submit! #LAG2026
Abstract submissions for the next Architecture Seminar are open for 4 more weeks. With a focus on emerging trends, we look forward to hearing about innovative ideas & projects shaping the future of #libraryarchitecture in Europe.
👉Topics & guidelines: ow.ly/VNQi50WIJbR

LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · Aug 29

🌟New on the #LIBERQuarterly!

Explore the latest papers from volume 35:

📜Extending Awareness of Open Science via Peers: The ERUA Open Science Ambassador Programme
🔗 ow.ly/wJkG50WMPta

📜National Repository Infrastructure and Open Access Challenges: The Croatian Perspective
🔗 ow.ly/LxiU50WMPCQ

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · Aug 20

Last month to submit! #LAG2026
Abstract submissions for the next Architecture Seminar are open for 4 more weeks. With a focus on emerging trends, we look forward to hearing about innovative ideas & projects shaping the future of #libraryarchitecture in Europe.
👉Topics & guidelines: ow.ly/VNQi50WIJbR

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · Jul 30

What a great start! 🌟 We were happy to kick off the seventh cohort of the #LIBER Emerging Leaders Programme with a seminar in Lausanne right before the Annual Conference.

Find out how the seminar unfolded and what's next 👉 libereurope.eu/article/reflections-from-the-emerging-leaders-seminar/

Reflections from the Emerging Leaders Seminar 2025 - LIBER Europe

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · Jul 16

🔁 It's been 2 weeks since #LIBER2025 opened its doors in Lausanne, and we're still buzzing from the event!

To look back on this impactful week, we gathered key materials in one place:
📽️ Session recordings
🖼️ Poster & slide decks (Zenodo)
📸 Photo gallery
✏️ Unique illustrations

🔗: ow.ly/cPC550Wqqcq

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · Jul 11

🌟 Call for Proposals #LAG2026

We’re delighted to invite paper submissions for the 22nd LIBER Architecture Seminar, happening from 6-8 May at TU Dublin in Ireland.

💬Standard presentations
⚡Lightning Talks

👉Topics & submission guidelines: ow.ly/R5oG50Wogc5

Submission deadline: 15 September 2025.

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · Jul 9

🔓 It's here! We're pleased to introduce the #LIBER AI Taskforce, aimed at strengthening our understanding & voice on AI within research libraries.

What does the Taskforce entail and what comes next? 👉 ow.ly/kEoH50WmRv9

LIBER Launches a Taskforce on Artificial Intelligence - LIBER Europe

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · Jul 8

Announced during the #LIBER2025 Awards Session - the winning abstracts for the Library Innovation Award, supported by @oclc.org, are now available on our latest blog. Take a look 👉 liberconference.eu/winners-of-t...
Congratulations to the winners! 🏆

Winners of the LIBER 2025 Award for Library Innovation – Sponsored by OCLC – 54th LIBER Annual Conference

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · Jul 4

All set for our Final Keynote Speech, given by Kimberly C. Doell.
🎥Follow along here: rec.unil.ch/lives/live_l...

#LIBER2025