Camille Françoise
@cmfrancoise.bsky.social
Copyright & Access 📚🗝️🔸Libraries 🔸Policy 🔸 Technology Law 🔸WikiLove 🦊 EU-DSM 🇪🇺🛠️
🪄 Emerging Formats/Media
⚖️ Public Domain & Digital Common Goods
🪟 Transparency & Governance
#PoetryIsResistance
🪄 Emerging Formats/Media
⚖️ Public Domain & Digital Common Goods
🪟 Transparency & Governance
#PoetryIsResistance
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And the ✨ European Public Domain Day ✨ has started! #EPDD26
We are very excited to launch the event with Bart Magnus from Meemoo.
Today, that's not only our conference, it is also the Wikipedia 2️⃣ 5️⃣ th Birthday 🎂 #Wikipedia25
📄 Check the program of the conference: www.pdday.org/events/europ...
We are very excited to launch the event with Bart Magnus from Meemoo.
Today, that's not only our conference, it is also the Wikipedia 2️⃣ 5️⃣ th Birthday 🎂 #Wikipedia25
📄 Check the program of the conference: www.pdday.org/events/europ...
Ariadna Matas, from @europeana shared a love letter to the Public Domain and its defenders:
'If you ever feel demoralised about the public domain not being safeguarded enough, or laws being insufficient, I recommend that you join Public Domain Day.'
pro.europeana.eu/post/celebra...
#EPDD26
'If you ever feel demoralised about the public domain not being safeguarded enough, or laws being insufficient, I recommend that you join Public Domain Day.'
pro.europeana.eu/post/celebra...
#EPDD26
Celebrating Public Domain Day 2026 | Europeana PRO
On 15 January, 100 public domain advocates met in Brussels at the royal library for a one day conference to celebrate the public domain and to commemorate 25…
pro.europeana.eu
January 23, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Ariadna Matas, from @europeana shared a love letter to the Public Domain and its defenders:
'If you ever feel demoralised about the public domain not being safeguarded enough, or laws being insufficient, I recommend that you join Public Domain Day.'
pro.europeana.eu/post/celebra...
#EPDD26
'If you ever feel demoralised about the public domain not being safeguarded enough, or laws being insufficient, I recommend that you join Public Domain Day.'
pro.europeana.eu/post/celebra...
#EPDD26
Paul Audi, philosophe : "La Boétie ne demande pas qui est le tyran mais pourquoi on renonce à notre liberté"
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www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...
Paul Audi, philosophe : "La Boétie ne demande pas qui est le tyran mais pourquoi on renonce à notre liberté"
Pourquoi tant d’hommes consentent à leur propre servitude ? En 1576, paraît le fameux "Discours de la servitude volontaire" d'Étienne de La Boétie. Le philosophe Paul Audi revient sur ce texte qui l’a...
www.radiofrance.fr
January 21, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Paul Audi, philosophe : "La Boétie ne demande pas qui est le tyran mais pourquoi on renonce à notre liberté"
www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...
www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...
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It was an honor to work with such a great crew to put together European Public Domain Day. Looking forward to more awesomeness in the future from these folks. #EPDD26 #publicdomain
And that's a wrap!
The European Public Domain Day was, again, excellent!
Thank you everyone for being there, but of course, special thanks to the best crew ever 🥳
That's a pleasure to be working together!
Thanks @paulk.bsky.social for the picture 🙏#EPDD26
The European Public Domain Day was, again, excellent!
Thank you everyone for being there, but of course, special thanks to the best crew ever 🥳
That's a pleasure to be working together!
Thanks @paulk.bsky.social for the picture 🙏#EPDD26
January 15, 2026 at 8:11 PM
It was an honor to work with such a great crew to put together European Public Domain Day. Looking forward to more awesomeness in the future from these folks. #EPDD26 #publicdomain
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European #PublicDomainDay2026: Will future #PublicDomain Days have anything to celebrate?
Digital works risk vanishing into a 21st-century black hole before they can be preserved. Taps will run dry. Time to fix the plumbing!
🔗 KR21’s blog post: www.knowledgerights21.org/news-story/p...
#EPDD26
Digital works risk vanishing into a 21st-century black hole before they can be preserved. Taps will run dry. Time to fix the plumbing!
🔗 KR21’s blog post: www.knowledgerights21.org/news-story/p...
#EPDD26
January 15, 2026 at 1:45 PM
European #PublicDomainDay2026: Will future #PublicDomain Days have anything to celebrate?
Digital works risk vanishing into a 21st-century black hole before they can be preserved. Taps will run dry. Time to fix the plumbing!
🔗 KR21’s blog post: www.knowledgerights21.org/news-story/p...
#EPDD26
Digital works risk vanishing into a 21st-century black hole before they can be preserved. Taps will run dry. Time to fix the plumbing!
🔗 KR21’s blog post: www.knowledgerights21.org/news-story/p...
#EPDD26
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Bob Stein presents the Tapestry project at European Public Domain Day in Brussels at the National Library and later today will give a workshop about how to use this technology which brings collections to life. #EPDD26 #publicdomain #tapestry
January 15, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Bob Stein presents the Tapestry project at European Public Domain Day in Brussels at the National Library and later today will give a workshop about how to use this technology which brings collections to life. #EPDD26 #publicdomain #tapestry
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Getting ready for today’s event! Looking forward to meeting and speaking with incredible people. #EPDD26 #publicdomain
January 15, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Getting ready for today’s event! Looking forward to meeting and speaking with incredible people. #EPDD26 #publicdomain
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Oh hello there! 👋 So honored to work with the wide ranging Public Domain community here in Europe and have a chance to present about the work of @internetarchive.eu #epdd26 #publicdomain
Woohoo ✨ Beatrice Murch, program manager at the Internet Archive Europe shares the launch of their initiative in Europe, especially with a place in Amsterdam for the community 🏠🇳🇱
👂Have you heard of the Tapestry project? A project where you can collect, zoom in & interact with collections.
#EPDD26
👂Have you heard of the Tapestry project? A project where you can collect, zoom in & interact with collections.
#EPDD26
January 15, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Oh hello there! 👋 So honored to work with the wide ranging Public Domain community here in Europe and have a chance to present about the work of @internetarchive.eu #epdd26 #publicdomain
And the ✨ European Public Domain Day ✨ has started! #EPDD26
We are very excited to launch the event with Bart Magnus from Meemoo.
Today, that's not only our conference, it is also the Wikipedia 2️⃣ 5️⃣ th Birthday 🎂 #Wikipedia25
📄 Check the program of the conference: www.pdday.org/events/europ...
We are very excited to launch the event with Bart Magnus from Meemoo.
Today, that's not only our conference, it is also the Wikipedia 2️⃣ 5️⃣ th Birthday 🎂 #Wikipedia25
📄 Check the program of the conference: www.pdday.org/events/europ...
January 15, 2026 at 8:44 AM
And the ✨ European Public Domain Day ✨ has started! #EPDD26
We are very excited to launch the event with Bart Magnus from Meemoo.
Today, that's not only our conference, it is also the Wikipedia 2️⃣ 5️⃣ th Birthday 🎂 #Wikipedia25
📄 Check the program of the conference: www.pdday.org/events/europ...
We are very excited to launch the event with Bart Magnus from Meemoo.
Today, that's not only our conference, it is also the Wikipedia 2️⃣ 5️⃣ th Birthday 🎂 #Wikipedia25
📄 Check the program of the conference: www.pdday.org/events/europ...
The European Public Domain Day, the unique place to hear 'oh no, I forget to put my public domain socks' 🙀
Feat. Ellen van Keer #EPDD26
Feat. Ellen van Keer #EPDD26
a green speech bubble that says oh no
ALT: a green speech bubble that says oh no
media.tenor.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:14 AM
The European Public Domain Day, the unique place to hear 'oh no, I forget to put my public domain socks' 🙀
Feat. Ellen van Keer #EPDD26
Feat. Ellen van Keer #EPDD26
If you want to be the organisers of the European Public Domain, one needs to develop an insane amount of genius to find solutions to practical issues.
#EPDD26
#EPDD26
January 15, 2026 at 8:12 AM
If you want to be the organisers of the European Public Domain, one needs to develop an insane amount of genius to find solutions to practical issues.
#EPDD26
#EPDD26
Aujourd'hui, je suis aux Entretiens du Nouveau Monde Industriel, organisés par l'IRI, Institut de Recherche et d'Innovation pour parler de Wikimedia France, en particulier des cadres juridiques des modèles contributifs comme Wikipédia et de ses projets frères #iri #ebmi25
enmi-conf.org/wp/enmi25/
enmi-conf.org/wp/enmi25/
December 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Aujourd'hui, je suis aux Entretiens du Nouveau Monde Industriel, organisés par l'IRI, Institut de Recherche et d'Innovation pour parler de Wikimedia France, en particulier des cadres juridiques des modèles contributifs comme Wikipédia et de ses projets frères #iri #ebmi25
enmi-conf.org/wp/enmi25/
enmi-conf.org/wp/enmi25/
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Great summary of software preservation challenges by Software Heritage ambassador Camille Françoise from the “Towards Preserving Digital Culture” interview series. I enjoyed taking part and learning about others' experiences www.softwareheritage.org/2024/03/26/p... #DigitalPreservation
“Towards Preserving Digital Culture”: an interview series by Camille Françoise
Our Software Heritage ambassador Camille Françoise published the “Towards Preserving Digital Culture” interview series, highlighting experts with different backgrounds and perspectives, in order to co...
www.softwareheritage.org
March 26, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Great summary of software preservation challenges by Software Heritage ambassador Camille Françoise from the “Towards Preserving Digital Culture” interview series. I enjoyed taking part and learning about others' experiences www.softwareheritage.org/2024/03/26/p... #DigitalPreservation
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The deadline is TODAY
Don't miss it!!
📢📢📢
Don't miss it!!
📢📢📢
Reminder that you have ONE WEEK to submit your talk proposals to our Open Research devroom for @fosdem #FOSDEM2026 on all things research
⏳Deadline: 1st of December
🌐 research-fosdem.github.io
🗓️ Sunday 1st February
📍 Brussels, Belgium
⏳Deadline: 1st of December
🌐 research-fosdem.github.io
🗓️ Sunday 1st February
📍 Brussels, Belgium
December 1, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The deadline is TODAY
Don't miss it!!
📢📢📢
Don't miss it!!
📢📢📢
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Libraries face a crisis: we must fight for our right to eRead!
Join the 24 September (15:00 CEST) @communia.bsky.social Salon on “The Right to E-Lend”, moderated by Peter Routhier (@archive.org)
Our blog: www.internetarchive.eu?p=1768
Join the #ProtectOurFutureMemory campaign: ourfuturememory.org
Join the 24 September (15:00 CEST) @communia.bsky.social Salon on “The Right to E-Lend”, moderated by Peter Routhier (@archive.org)
Our blog: www.internetarchive.eu?p=1768
Join the #ProtectOurFutureMemory campaign: ourfuturememory.org
Unlocking Europe’s Digital Bookshelves: The Fight for Our Right to eRead - Internet Archive Europe
Libraries have always been society's great equalisers—gateways to knowledge, culture, and opportunity, open to everyone. But as the world moves from print to pixels, the fundamental ability of librari...
www.internetarchive.eu
September 15, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Libraries face a crisis: we must fight for our right to eRead!
Join the 24 September (15:00 CEST) @communia.bsky.social Salon on “The Right to E-Lend”, moderated by Peter Routhier (@archive.org)
Our blog: www.internetarchive.eu?p=1768
Join the #ProtectOurFutureMemory campaign: ourfuturememory.org
Join the 24 September (15:00 CEST) @communia.bsky.social Salon on “The Right to E-Lend”, moderated by Peter Routhier (@archive.org)
Our blog: www.internetarchive.eu?p=1768
Join the #ProtectOurFutureMemory campaign: ourfuturememory.org
📅 This morning, the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies launched the conference ✨ 'Open Internet, Open Economy: Unlocking Innovation and Competitiveness' ✨ in Florence, Italy.
November 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
📅 This morning, the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies launched the conference ✨ 'Open Internet, Open Economy: Unlocking Innovation and Competitiveness' ✨ in Florence, Italy.
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new British Library digital preservation policy
www.bl.uk/stories/blog...
"The policy is built around 4 interdependent principles that shape the BL approach to digital preservation: pragmatism, consistency, risk awareness, and sustainability."
via Maureen Pennock
#DigiPres #iPres25 #wdpd25
www.bl.uk/stories/blog...
"The policy is built around 4 interdependent principles that shape the BL approach to digital preservation: pragmatism, consistency, risk awareness, and sustainability."
via Maureen Pennock
#DigiPres #iPres25 #wdpd25
Launching our new Digital Preservation Policy
On World Digital Preservation Day 2025, we’re pleased to announce the release of our new Digital Preservation Policy.
www.bl.uk
November 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
new British Library digital preservation policy
www.bl.uk/stories/blog...
"The policy is built around 4 interdependent principles that shape the BL approach to digital preservation: pragmatism, consistency, risk awareness, and sustainability."
via Maureen Pennock
#DigiPres #iPres25 #wdpd25
www.bl.uk/stories/blog...
"The policy is built around 4 interdependent principles that shape the BL approach to digital preservation: pragmatism, consistency, risk awareness, and sustainability."
via Maureen Pennock
#DigiPres #iPres25 #wdpd25
Wikimedia France sera présente aux Entretiens du Nouveau Monde Industriel (ENMI) qui se tiendront au CNAM, intitulée « Synthèse Artificielle Contribution Humaine ».
📅 Mardi 16 au mercredi 17 décembre
📝 Inscription (sur place et en ligne): enmi-conf.org/wp/enmi25/
📅 Mardi 16 au mercredi 17 décembre
📝 Inscription (sur place et en ligne): enmi-conf.org/wp/enmi25/
November 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Wikimedia France sera présente aux Entretiens du Nouveau Monde Industriel (ENMI) qui se tiendront au CNAM, intitulée « Synthèse Artificielle Contribution Humaine ».
📅 Mardi 16 au mercredi 17 décembre
📝 Inscription (sur place et en ligne): enmi-conf.org/wp/enmi25/
📅 Mardi 16 au mercredi 17 décembre
📝 Inscription (sur place et en ligne): enmi-conf.org/wp/enmi25/
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the US government has arrived on bluesky
October 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
the US government has arrived on bluesky
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For 30+ years, our Student Fellowship Program has trained the next generation of #HumanRights leaders—providing hands-on experience that shapes their research, advocacy & careers. Watch one fellow's story below!
🌍 400+ fellows
🤝 350+ orgs
✈️ 88+ countries
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fgti...
🌍 400+ fellows
🤝 350+ orgs
✈️ 88+ countries
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fgti...
Student Fellowship Profile
YouTube video by Human Rights Center, UC Berkeley
www.youtube.com
October 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
For 30+ years, our Student Fellowship Program has trained the next generation of #HumanRights leaders—providing hands-on experience that shapes their research, advocacy & careers. Watch one fellow's story below!
🌍 400+ fellows
🤝 350+ orgs
✈️ 88+ countries
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fgti...
🌍 400+ fellows
🤝 350+ orgs
✈️ 88+ countries
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fgti...
Yesterday, I've heard about this UNESCO report named: The Chilling Effect, the Global Trends in online violence against women journalists.
Read it here: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...
Read it here: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...
The Chilling: global trends in online violence against women journalists; research discussion paper
UNESCO Digital Library
unesdoc.unesco.org
October 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Yesterday, I've heard about this UNESCO report named: The Chilling Effect, the Global Trends in online violence against women journalists.
Read it here: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...
Read it here: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...
Reposted by Camille Françoise
Woohoo! Great #digipres story @makethecatwise
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20251009-rescuing-knowledge-trapped-on-old-floppy-disks
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20251009-rescuing-knowledge-trapped-on-old-floppy-disks
A digital dark age? The people rescuing forgotten knowledge trapped on old floppy disks
From lectures by Stephen Hawking to the letters of British politician Neil Kinnock – it's a race against time to save the historical treasures locked away on old floppy disks.
www.bbc.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Today, @archive.org opened a new space for the Open Community in Amsterdam! 🇳🇱
📚This is the beginning of the Internet Archive Europe!
The goal?
🎯 Fight against disinformation, foster learning, sovereignty, support growth.
📚This is the beginning of the Internet Archive Europe!
The goal?
🎯 Fight against disinformation, foster learning, sovereignty, support growth.
September 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Today, @archive.org opened a new space for the Open Community in Amsterdam! 🇳🇱
📚This is the beginning of the Internet Archive Europe!
The goal?
🎯 Fight against disinformation, foster learning, sovereignty, support growth.
📚This is the beginning of the Internet Archive Europe!
The goal?
🎯 Fight against disinformation, foster learning, sovereignty, support growth.
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The European #PublicDomain Day conference will take place on 15 January 2026 at the Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels. For the first time, the conference has opened a call for contributions for the event - submit yours by 30 September! bit.ly/4nlGHPE
September 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The European #PublicDomain Day conference will take place on 15 January 2026 at the Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels. For the first time, the conference has opened a call for contributions for the event - submit yours by 30 September! bit.ly/4nlGHPE
Reposted by Camille Françoise
La Cnil donne un mois au ministère de l’intérieur pour débrancher la vidéosurveillance à Brest, irrégulièrement déployée depuis 2023 www.mediapart.fr/journal/fran...
La Cnil ordonne au ministère de l’intérieur de débrancher la vidéosurveillance à Brest
Dans une décision non publique, dont Mediapart a pris connaissance, l’autorité donne un mois au ministère de l’intérieur pour « cesser de mettre en œuvre » le réseau de caméras irrégulièrement déploy…
www.mediapart.fr
August 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
La Cnil donne un mois au ministère de l’intérieur pour débrancher la vidéosurveillance à Brest, irrégulièrement déployée depuis 2023 www.mediapart.fr/journal/fran...
Libertés associatives : « L’autocensure est un phénomène massif »
www.mediapart.fr/journal/fran...
www.mediapart.fr/journal/fran...
Libertés associatives : « L’autocensure est un phénomène massif »
Les associations citoyennes sont 41 % à s’être déjà autocensurées pour éviter des conflits avec les pouvoirs publics, révèle une étude de l’Observatoire des libertés associatives. Un phénomène qui ab…
www.mediapart.fr
July 1, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Libertés associatives : « L’autocensure est un phénomène massif »
www.mediapart.fr/journal/fran...
www.mediapart.fr/journal/fran...