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We represent ±400 research libraries & their users in Europe. Together we are Powering Sustainable Knowledge in the Digital Age.
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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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📬 Receive our news straight to your inbox: https://ow.ly/vFKW50XBOhK
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
📣 📚 Calling library directors!

🚀 Join 20–25 library leaders for a three-day interactive strategic seminar featuring esteemed global speakers
🚀 Scholarships available for LIBER members from B/C Tiers

📅 27–29 May 2026, Copenhagen
📩 Application deadline: 15 Dec 2025
🔗 https://ow.ly/MIGQ50XraQZ
LIBER Journées 2026: Call for Applications - 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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November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📩 LIBER Insider November Edition - Now Out!

We've compiled current updates & news from LIBER and the research library community in one place. Read the full issue here: https://ow.ly/3HY750XnSet

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📬 Receive research library and Open Science news straight to your inbox: https://ow.ly/Pvum50XnSff
November 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
How can we measure openness responsibly?

This question guided the workshop 'Unlocking Libraries’ Potential' held during #LIBER2025. Hosted by the LIBER #OpenAccess WG, reflections & takeaways from the session are now available on our latest blog post.

🔗: ow.ly/rVQc50Xn4hG
Unlocking Libraries’ Potential: Monitoring Open Science through Initiatives, Methods, and Tools - LIBER Europe
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November 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
📣 Call for Proposals - #LIBER2026

We invite the research library community to submit proposals for presentations, workshops, panel sessions, or posters, and be part of next year's conference in Trondheim, Norway.

⌛Submission deadline: 5 Jan 2026.

Read the full call: https://ow.ly/mPyI50XkQac
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
💡 Reflections from the #EARE panel in Brussels earlier this month: ‘Navigating data and copyright legislation in the age of AI: implications for researchers and innovators in Europe’ 👉 https://libereurope.eu/article/reflections-from-the-navigating-data-and-copyright-panel
Reflections from the Navigating Data and Copyright Panel - 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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October 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Last chance to apply! 🚨 ⏳

Only a few days left to apply for the LIBER Strategy 2028–2032 Facilitator role. Be part of the Strategy Taskforce and contribute to shaping LIBER’s next strategic chapter ⭐ Find more information below:
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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October 27, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🌐 International #OAWeek 2025: October 20-26

To mark the event, LIBER #OpenAccess Working Group discusses this year's theme - 'Who Owns Our Knowledge?' - and outlines their ongoing work and priorities in the field of open science.

Continue reading: https://ow.ly/CEIP50XeLU0
Open Access Week 2025: Who Owns Our Knowledge? – Update from the LIBER Open Access Working Group - 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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October 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
📽️Now Available: Webinar recording from #LIBER RDM Working Group session: "Managing Research Software"
In this webinar, our speakers unpacked research software management, explaining relevant requirements & practicalities of writing Software Management Plans.
Find it here 👉 https://ow.ly/zusO50Xcnmq
October 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
⭐ Training resource alert! Discover DS Topic Guides for Library Professionals

The new platform helps you quickly get up to speed on #DigitalScholarship & #DataScience with concise guides, tutorials, and curated resources.

🔎Read more & get started: ow.ly/g7Mj50X8YFe
October 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
📩 October Insider is now out

This month's edition reflects many of the exciting initiatives happening across LIBER & the open science & research library community: from leadership programmes, open calls, webinars to resources, & events.

Read the full issue: ow.ly/aIiy50X7AbE
October 9, 2025 at 5:30 AM
🌟 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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October 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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.
October 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM