🎤 Keynote Announcement #LIBER2026 | Jemimah Steinfeld
In her speech, "Missing Pages: The Global Assault on Research Libraries," Jemimah will touch upon access to information and the role of #researchlibraries as protectors of intellectual freedom: https://ow.ly/n0cx50YkY6e
💡 The work towards the next #LIBER Strategy has begun!
Over the coming months, we’ll be engaging with our members, & partners to help shape our priorities for 2028-2032. The development is led by the Strategy Taskforce, with the first community consultations starting this spring: ow.ly/3wzp50YhqIu
⏳Only 1 week to go! LIBER members - don’t miss the application deadline for the LIBER Cascading Grants
If your library is involved or looking to engage in #openscience initiatives, we warmly encourage you to submit an application.
📅Application deadline: 20 Feb
👉Apply & learn more ow.ly/aSeq50Yf0eb
⏳🚨 Reminder: Last week of Early Bird Registration #LAG2026
Take advantage of the early bird pricing through Feb 18! The LIBER Architecture Seminar brings together library professionals, architects & designers to share knowledge and explore the future of libraries. Don't miss it 👉 ow.ly/S0Mz50YbJ2V
Registration now open: Developing Citizen Science Masterclass
Organised by the LIBER #CitizenScience Working Group, the Masterclass is back this spring with its 2nd edition. Limited spots available!
📅 8-9 April 2026
📍 University of Vienna Library, Vienna, Austria
🔗 More info: ow.ly/mcrI50Y88K7
📣🧠Introducing our new webinar series: LIBER AI Pulse
💬Kicked off by AI Taskforce, the sessions will feature #LIBER Working Groups discussing #AI from their focus area. Registration for each session is now open!
📅 Session 1: Feb 27 (12:30 CET): ow.ly/O7T750Y5pcF
About the series: ow.ly/qZXW50Y5pcG
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Alexander Hasgall as the new Executive Director of LIBER.
Alexander is bringing extensive experience in membership organisations, consortia, & research funders in the European research landscape. A warm welcome to #LIBER!
https://ow.ly/RNHK50Y4OIn
🔔Reminder: Cascading Grants Information Session
This Friday at 1PM CET, join our online session for a deeper look at the application process for the currently open Cascading Grants. During this session, you'll hear directly from our team & have your questions answered.
🔗Register: ow.ly/7EL550XZofw
FRIDAY=SHARING & CARING!
@libereurope.bsky.social member #libraries: Want to improve #OpenAccess practices in European research libraries?
Apply NOW for one of the 7 grants offered through LIBER Cascading Grants 2026, with KR21's support, by 20 Feb 26 (23:59 CET)!
🔗 libereurope.eu/article/libe...
🌟Thank you for your submissions!
Last week, the abstract submission for #LIBER2026 closed. We thank all authors & our community for the outstanding response to the call.
💭What's next?
All submitted proposals have entered the peer review process & we expect to announce the outcomes in early March.
📣 Launching LIBER Cascading Grants - Applications Now Open
Join us in an exciting new project to map best #openscience practices across #researchlibraries! If your library is engaged in OS initiatives, we warmly invite your institution to submit an application: ow.ly/EV9T50XZofu
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📣 Research libraries - Your input matters!
The #ERAAct public consultation remains open for one more week (Deadline: 23 January). We urge our library community to take part in the consultation and share their feedback: https://libereurope.eu/article/public-consultation-era-act/
📢 ⏳ #LIBER2026 Call for Proposals Reminder: Deadline Today
This is the final call for abstracts submissions for the LIBER Annual Conference 2026. If you haven’t yet submitted your proposal, there's time until midnight tonight (23:59 CET).
🎯 Read the full call here: https://ow.ly/Blz650XU4Pf
📣 Join us at the LIBER Architecture Seminar 2026 - Registrations are now open!
From 6-8 May 2026, the LAG Seminar returns for its 22nd edition, taking place at the TU Dublin campus in Ireland.
✅ Register now to take advantage of early bird pricing through February 18: https://ow.ly/YSXb50XSPHF
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! 🚀
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! 💙
🔔 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
⏰ 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
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
🔔 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
📚 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
📣 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
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
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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📣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
🔔 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
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
📣 📚 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 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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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
