A special issue of LIBER Quarterly (LQ) was recently published to honour the notable contribution of Pat Manson over many years to the development of library and information science through her various positions in the European Commission. From the very beginnings of library projects from the early nineties, within successive framework programmes, she played a…
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LIBER’s Digital Humanities & Digital Cultural Heritage Working Group is gathering literature for libraries with an interest in digital humanities. Four teams, each with a specific focus, have assembled a list of must-read papers, articles and reports. The recommendations in this article (the second in the series) have been assembled by the team in charge…
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LIBER’s Digital Humanities & Digital Cultural Heritage Working Group is gathering literature for libraries with an interest in digital humanities. Four teams, each with a specific focus, have assembled a list of must-read papers, articles and reports. The recommendations in this article (the first in the series) have been assembled by the team in charge…
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Nominations are now being accepted for upcoming vacant positions on LIBER’s Executive Board. The following appointments will be made at our 2018 Annual Conference: President Vice-President Board Member (1) Why Join The Board? Serving on LIBER’s Executive Board can be a highlight of your library career. You will: Be part of a dynamic and active…
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LIBER’s Copyright & Legal Matters Working Group recently met face-to-face in Helsinki, and the topic of copyright reform in Europe was high on the agenda. Helena Lovegrove, LIBER’s Advocacy Adviser, outlined the legislative process so far, including the stance of various political parties on copyright reform and LIBER’s upcoming actions. Research libraries are closely watching the…
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LIBER, within the framework of the EOSCpilot project, is organising the workshop: “How Research Institutions and Libraries can help deliver the European Open Science Cloud” during the IDCC18 Conference to take place in Barcelona in February 2018. About the Workshop This workshop will take place on the 19th of February 2018, 13:30 – 16:30, NH Collection…
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The FAIR Data Principles are essential for libraries who want to foster and extend research data services. For libraries which do not already actively promote and include the FAIR Data Principles in their work, LIBER’s Research Data Management Working Group has produced a factsheet with tips on getting started. Please download the Factsheet and share…
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From the 22nd to the 25th of January 2018, the city of Porto (Portugal) will host the next EUDAT Conference entitled “Putting the EOSC vision into practice”. Gathering community decision-makers and data managers, scientists & research communities, policy-makers, e-Infrastructure initiatives, research infrastructures and ESFRI projects, the EUDAT Conference will: Discuss the progress of the European…
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In an effort to strengthen and secure the network of non-commercial services that underpin the burgeoning field of Open Science, a newly-formed coalition of international organisations is spearheading an unconventional appeal. The Global Sustainability Coalition for Open Science Services (SCOSS), which formed just over a year ago, is making its first funding appeal to the…
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A broad TDM Exception is important for everyone (not just researchers), would boost Europe’s economy and doesn’t mean that publishers would lose money. A new factsheet — Myths & Misunderstandings about Text and Data Mining in the Copyright Reform — explains each of the above statements, and busts other misconceptions such as the idea that copies of…
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The Call for Papers for LIBER’s 2018 Annual Conference — in Lille, France from 4 to 6 July 2018 — is now open. The deadline for submitting a proposal is 19 February 2018. Guidance and conference topics are outlined in detail below. Research libraries as an Open Science hub: from strategy to action The theme of the conference connects…
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