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📣 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
💡 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
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:
🌐 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
📽️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
⭐ 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 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
🌟 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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🚨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
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.
@libereurope.bsky.social
www.cfibd.fr/liber-sparce...
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
🚨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
Join the LIBER Strategy 2028-2032 Taskforce! 📣
ow.ly/l2RL50WS0zp
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 🌟
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
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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
Don't miss our future updates by signing up to receive research library and Open Science news straight to your inbox: ow.ly/4Kwn50WQ7ae
04.09.2025 13:40 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Welcome 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
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
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.
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🌟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
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
What a great start! 🌟 We were happy to kick off the seventh cohort of the #LIBER Emerging Leaders Programme with a seminar in Lausanne right before the Annual Conference.
Find out how the seminar unfolded and what's next 👉 libereurope.eu/article/reflections-from-the-emerging-leaders-seminar/
🔁 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
🌟 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.
🔓 It's here! We're pleased to introduce the #LIBER AI Taskforce, aimed at strengthening our understanding & voice on AI within research libraries.
What does the Taskforce entail and what comes next? 👉 ow.ly/kEoH50WmRv9
