As part of LIBER´s work to connect and represent research libraries we initiate and participate in strategic and innovative European projects. All of our projects relate, in one way or another, to Open Science. Do you have a research background? Are you familiar with the issues addressed in these projects — Open Science, including Open Science Training,…
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As part of LIBER’s work to advance Open Science, we are one of 25 stakeholders sitting on the European Commission’s high-level Expert Group to provide advice about the development and implementation of open science policies in Europe. The term of the OSPP is 2016–2018, and its work is organised around eight action areas that the European…
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LIBER would like to welcome Helena Lovegrove as our new Advocacy Adviser. She is taking over from our current Advocacy Officer, Helen Frew, who will shortly move to the Permits Foundation as their International Advocacy Adviser. Helena has been working in EU public affairs for the past 17 years as a consultant with the past…
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Would you like to attend LIBER 2017, and are you representing a LIBER library in one of the countries listed below? If so, please apply for the LIBER Annual Conference fund. We have 14 awards available, each worth €500 towards the cost of attending the Conference. Colleagues at LIBER libraries in the following countries are…
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Is your library or institution working on a Research Data Management (RDM) policy, or looking for examples of best practice when it comes to managing research data? If so, join LIBER and the LEARN Project on 24 April at 1500 CET for a free webinar: The LEARN Tookit – an armoury of best practice for…
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Nominations have now closed. Details on who was nominated and the voting process can be found here. *** At LIBER’s 2017 Annual Conference, new members will be appointed to the Executive Board and existing members will be eligible for re-appointment. This year, we are seeking appointments for two new members of the Executive Board. In…
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LIBER is pleased to welcome Simone Sacchi as our Interim EU Projects Manager. Simone brings 15 years of experience in academic libraries and research centers to the position. He has run information management and outreach programs in the areas of scholarly communication, open science and digital stewardship. “LIBER’s strategy and portfolio of EU projects demonstrates our…
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LIBER is heading to Barcelona this week for the 9th Research Data Alliance Plenary Meeting — a special working event which helps the research data community move forward, improving data sharing across disciplines, technologies, and countries. Look for the following LIBER representatives at the Plenary: From LIBER’s Executive Board and Committees: Ms Kristiina Hormia-Poutanen, LIBER President Prof…
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LIBER worked hard in 2016 to serve our network of 400+ libraries, consortia and organisations across Europe. The highlights of our year are laid out in the infographic below, and include the following key figures: 139 Volunteers on our Executive Board, Steering Committees, Working Groups, Fora and Conference Programme Committee. 112 trips to conferences, workshops and…
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As part of LIBER’s work on the OpenAIRE project, we recently commissioned Research Consulting to produce an economic analysis study of the Open Access publishing market. The resulting report is now available for download. Towards a competitive and sustainable open access publishing market in Europe (download PDF) “We took the EU Council’s goal of achieving immediate…
DetailsAnyone travelling to our LIBER 2017 Annual Conference in Patras, Greece has the possibility to benefit from special rates on flights and accomodation. Flights – Save up to 20% on travel with Star Alliance for yourself and one accompanying person (depending on fare and class of travel). Read more. Accomodation – Special rates are available at…
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One of LIBER’s key objectives for 2017 is to work with the European Parliament towards European copyright reforms that support research and innovation. With this in mind, LIBER was pleased to be invited to speak to the European Parliament Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) on 22 March 2017. Maria Rehbinder, University of the Arts Helsinki and…
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