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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
📣 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
⭐ 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
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
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
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
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
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
🌟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
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
August 20, 2025 at 8:46 AM
🔁 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
July 16, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🌟 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.
July 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
All set for our Final Keynote Speech, given by Kimberly C. Doell.
🎥Follow along here: rec.unil.ch/lives/live_l...

#LIBER2025
July 4, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Day 3! 🌟 After the last set of parallel sessions this morning, we move to our panel. Join us in the Auditorium 1031💡
🔍Abstract: liberconference.eu/programme/pa...
#LIBER2025
July 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
LIBER Awards 2025 ✨ Congratulations to all our winners for the OCLC Library Innovation Awards & Best Poster Award🏆 #LIBER2025
July 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
💡Happening now: ’Discovery in the age of AI: The Web of Science and the Research Assistant’ - Sponsor Strategy Update by Clarivate. #LIBER2025
July 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
To follow in the Auditorium: Second Keynote Speech by Thanos Giannakopoulos
🎥 Join the Livestream: rec.unil.ch/lives/live_l...

#LIBER2025
July 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Next up: LIBER Spotlight Session⚡️ Let’s have a look at the many thrilling initiatives happening across LIBER
July 3, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Good morning from Lausanne! Our second day starts with an energising standing yoga flow in the garden💫
July 3, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Happening now: Networking Power ⚡️
July 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🖼️All 27 posters are on display just outside Auditorium 1031. Swing by after the Poster Session for a closer look!🔍
July 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM