From Vision to Implementation: Libraries and Research Managers Driving Open Research Information

A joint EARMA–LIBER webinar

In April 2024, the Barcelona Declaration set a bold vision: to make research information openly available through open scholarly infrastructures. Since its release, momentum has grown rapidly, with over 130 institutions from 31 countries committing to this transformative agenda.

One year on, the LIBER Open Access Group and the EARMA Open Science Group are joining forces for their first joint webinar to explore how these commitments are being turned into reality. This session will spotlight best practices from European research institutions that are embedding Open Research Information into their local contexts. Beyond showcasing technical and policy innovations, we will highlight the collaborative role of libraries and research managers; two communities working hand-in-hand to ensure that the principles of the Barcelona Declaration are not just aspirational, but actionable.

Join us to learn how openness is reshaping research ecosystems and discover practical strategies for driving change within your own institution

1. Introductions of LIBER (Olaf Siegert, (ZBW, Leibniz Information Centre for Economics, LIBER Open Access Working Group) and EARMA (Lindsay Dowling, TU Dublin, EARMA)
2. Setting the scene (background of the webinar) (Cem Birol, Koç University, EARMA)
3. Barcelona Declaration overview (Amélie Church / Sorbonne University Library)
4. Local implementation of the Barcelona Declaration / Open Research Information:
   1. Neil Jacobs (University of Bristol)
   2. Anne Gentil-Beccot (CERN)
   3. Ana Ranitovic (University of Groningen)
5. Discussion with the audience  
6. Wrap-Up and Farewell (Lindsay Dowling)

Get to know the speakers

• Amélie Church: Bio coming soon
• Neil Jacobs: Bio coming soon
• Anne Gentil-Beccot (CERN): Anne Gentil-Beccot leads the CERN Open Science Operations Section, which oversees the implementation of CERN’s Open Science Policy and governance framework across the organisation. The section provides support to the CERN community through the CERN Open Science office and ensures the operation of key initiatives such as SCOAP³ or Inspire. Anne began her career at CERN as a Librarian, bringing expertise grounded in a Master’s degree in Information Science in France.
• Ana Ranitovic (University of Groningen): Ana Ranitovic is the Chief of Open Science at the University of Groningen, where she leads the university-wide Open Science Programme, encompassing Open Access, FAIR data and software, Open Education, Public Engagement, and Open Research information. She chairs the Dutch Barcelona Declaration network, serves on the Universities of the Netherlands working group on Publication Culture, and is a member of the Open Science Steering Committee of the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities. Ana holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Oxford.