Call for a Volunteer – LIBER Strategy 2028-2032 Facilitator
Are you keen on working at a strategic level in an international environment for Europe’s largest research Library Association spanning more than 400 members in 40 countries? We are now looking for a passionate and engaged Facilitator to design the new LIBER Strategy and engage LIBER’s active European research library community through an interactive programme.
LIBER’s 5-year strategy builds on our mission to enable world class research and resonates the LIBER values collaboration and inclusivity. In the voluntary role of Facilitator, you work in the core of designing LIBER’s Strategy 2028 – 2032. The new strategy will be developed in close consultation with the LIBER community and international partner organisations.
Purpose
Developing LIBER’s strategy involves a comprehensive multi-year process that includes community engagement, Working Group activities, and iterative feedback from the LIBER community. The strategy development will be overseen by the LIBER Strategy Task Force with representatives from the LIBER Executive Board. The full process includes community engagement, input from partners, discussions in the Board, interim documents, and endorsement from the Board and the LIBER Meeting of Participants.
Charge
The Facilitator is tasked with coordinating the process to design the LIBER 2028 – 2032 strategy in close collaboration with the LIBER Strategy Task Force. The development of the 2028 – 2032 strategy will take place from November 2025 to December 2027.
Areas of Responsibility
As Facilitator you support the Task Force by proactively coordinating the process and securing the delivery of the Strategy within the given timelines. The Facilitator is responsible for:
- preparing the strategic discussions of the Task Force
- preparing and facilitating engagement with the LIBER community and partners
- wrapping up the content produced during the different meetings
- managing practical aspects of the task
The Facilitator works in close collaboration with the Strategy Task Force. As head of the office, the Executive Director will be in charge of the preparation of the operational implementation of the strategy.
What we offer
Becoming Facilitator is an exciting opportunity at the heart of LIBER Europe’s strategy. You will contribute your skills and experience to the development of European research libraries and you will gain insights on a diverse and vibrant library network.
We offer you excellent learning opportunities to work at the core of defining LIBER’s next years’ strategy for libraries in Europe, operating in a highly dynamic global landscape. The LIBER strategy defines the impact of our European wide library association; it guides the work of the LIBER community and fosters advocacy for our member libraries.
Your profile
You are an experienced (project) coordinator working at a LIBER institution. We find it important that you:
- Are well acquainted with LIBER as an organisation and the work we do
- Have profound knowledge of the European research library landscape and are comfortable to work on a strategic level
- Have experience in creative stakeholder engagement and engagement
- Are sensitive to working in a network environment
The common language in LIBER is English however we welcome candidates from all parts of Europe.
Terms
The Facilitator serves a 2-year term from November 2025 to December 2027. The time commitment of the Facilitator varies from 4 – 8 hours per month throughout this period. The role of Facilitator is a voluntary and primarily a remote position. Occasional travel may required for on-site meetings.
Code of Conduct
The Facilitator adheres to the LIBER Code of Conduct in all its deliberations and activities.
Expression of Interest
If you are working in a LIBER member institute and interested in the role of Facilitator, please submit your CV and a motivational paragraph to calls@libereurope.org no later than Friday, 31 October 2025.
For more any questions about the role, please contact Giannis Tsakonas (gtsak@upatras.gr), Vice President of LIBER and Chair of the Strategy Task Force.
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