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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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📩 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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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
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 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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
October 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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.
September 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🚨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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September 25, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Reposted by LIBER Europe
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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www.cfibd.fr/liber-sparce...
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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September 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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
September 22, 2025 at 7:31 AM
🚨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
September 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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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September 10, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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
September 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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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September 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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
September 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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
September 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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.
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
September 1, 2025 at 9:08 AM
🌟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
August 29, 2025 at 10:20 AM