📩 LIBER Insider November Edition - Now Out! We've compiled current updates & news from LIBER and the research library community in one place. Read the full issue here: https://ow.ly/3HY750XnSet ***** 📬 Receive research library and Open Science news straight to your inbox: https://ow.ly/Pvum50XnSff

How can we measure openness responsibly? This question guided the workshop 'Unlocking Libraries’ Potential' held during #LIBER2025. Hosted by the LIBER #OpenAccess WG, reflections & takeaways from the session are now available on our latest blog post. 🔗: ow.ly/rVQc50Xn4hG

📣 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#EARE

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.

🚨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

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

Welcome 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.

🌟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

Announced during the #LIBER2025 Awards Session - the winning abstracts for the Library Innovation Award, supported by @oclc.org, are now available on our latest blog. Take a look 👉 liberconference.eu/winners-of-t... Congratulations to the winners! 🏆

All set for our Final Keynote Speech, given by Kimberly C. Doell. 🎥Follow along here: rec.unil.ch/lives/live_l... #LIBER2025

Day 3! 🌟 After the last set of parallel sessions this morning, we move to our panel. Join us in the Auditorium 1031💡 🔍Abstract: liberconference.eu/programme/pa... #LIBER2025

LIBER Awards 2025 ✨ Congratulations to all our winners for the OCLC Library Innovation Awards & Best Poster Award🏆 #LIBER2025

💡Happening now: ’Discovery in the age of AI: The Web of Science and the Research Assistant’ - Sponsor Strategy Update by Clarivate. #LIBER2025

Love that the wonderful keynote at #liber2025 by Frederic Kaplan started with briefly unpacking how LLMs practically work! If you'd like a really quick intro to some of the key concepts/terms relating to AI & ML in Libraries we've got a topic guide for that libereurope.github.io/ds-topic-gui...

To follow in the Auditorium: Second Keynote Speech by Thanos Giannakopoulos 🎥 Join the Livestream: rec.unil.ch/lives/live_l... #LIBER2025

Next up: LIBER Spotlight Session⚡️ Let’s have a look at the many thrilling initiatives happening across LIBER

Good morning from Lausanne! Our second day starts with an energising standing yoga flow in the garden💫

Happening now: Networking Power ⚡️

🖼️All 27 posters are on display just outside Auditorium 1031. Swing by after the Poster Session for a closer look!🔍

We’re excited to meet this year’s sponsors and exhibitors. Pop to the lunch area to meet them over a cup of coffee ☕️ In the photo: LIBER President Julien Roche & Exec. Director @martinepronk.bsky.social #LIBER2025

🏛️ KR21 is at the 54th #LIBER2025 Conference (@libereurope.bsky.social ‬| 2-4 July-Lausanne), together with 450+ library professionals Join our engaging workshop + catch 2 presentations from Policy Committee members on #OpenResearch & #RightsRetention Session details: www.linkedin.com/posts/knowle...

@libereurope.bsky.social From the opening keynote at #LIBER2025 Conference. Is the web too polluted to train AI? Yes! COAR believes that to have really valuable AI services we need to curate our resources and scope data providers appropriately, especially for science.

🌟Opening Keynote Speech by Frédéric Kaplan - ”The information potential of books”. Follow along: rec.unil.ch/lives/live_l...

It's conference week!⭐ And we have great news for those who can't join us in-person in Lausanne - the #LIBER2025 livestream! We’ll broadcast several key moments, incl. keynotes & the opening and closing ceremonies. 📌View the full schedule & stream link: ow.ly/gUW650Whoog

What happens after a day of presentations? The #LIBER2025 Conference Reception! Join us to enjoy an evening of conversation with colleagues and peers in a beautiful lakeside setting. For directions from the conference venue: ow.ly/ht2J50WhjH5 📍Théâtre de Vidy |🕒From 6:30PM

[ #Event📆 ] Come and meet the #freemium team at the 54th #Liber Conference 👀Discover #OpenAccess in the humanities and social sciences and explore our diverse collection ! #OpenEdition #LIBER2025 #OpenAccess

🌟 Connect with the library community at the #LIBER2025 Networking Power session This dedicated hour brings together LIBER partners in an informal setting. Get to know the latest projects shaping the research library field - check out who’s joining the conversation on Day 2!

With just over a week to go - the countdown for #LIBER2025 has begun! Our planned programme is jam-packed with insightful sessions - one of them being this year's panel 'Four Rights for Libraries'. 🗓️ Friday, 4 July 🕑 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 🔗Abstract: ow.ly/RTmJ50WbG0l