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Highlights From LIBER’s October Board Meeting
LIBER’s Executive Board recently met at the University of Debrecen, Hungary for their annual October board meeting.
During the meeting, the following topics were discussed:EUROPEAN PROJECTS AND STEERING COMMITTEE WORK
The Board discussed the progress of European projects in which LIBER is involved. Chairs of the Steering Committees and Fora shared their progress with the rest of the Board members, and LIBER’s recent activities regarding advocacy and contacts with the European Commission were also reported. The Board agreed that these activities were of great importance for LIBER members and agreed on the strategy on how to follow up in the coming months.
The Board discussed the progress of European projects in which LIBER is involved. Chairs of the Steering Committees and Fora shared their progress with the rest of the Board members, and LIBER’s recent activities regarding advocacy and contacts with the European Commission were also reported. The Board agreed that these activities were of great importance for LIBER members and agreed on the strategy on how to follow up in the coming months.
HORIZON 2020
The European Commission’s Horizon2020 funding programme is very high on LIBER’s agenda. The Board discussed how to facilitate the participation of LIBER members in this great opportunity for innovation among research libraries in Europe. It was agreed that the LIBER Conference would include a workshop on Horizon2020 and the potential for LIBER members. Each Steering Committee will also work to develop ideas for Horizon 2010 projects.
LIBER CONFERENCE
The results of the Conference survey were analysed, and a summary will shortly be circulated to members. Overall, the Conference achieved a satisfaction rate of 90%. Participants also used the survey to make a number of suggestions for improvement. The Board discussed how best to address these suggestions before the next Conference. Based on survey feedback, it was agreed to arrange the programme in a thematic manner, so that delegates could more easily identify and attend sessions of their interest. Planning progress related to the 2014 Conference was also discussed.
LIBER MEMBERS
The Board was informed about the current status of LIBER membership. LIBER continues to encompass over 400 members in Europe, and retains its place as the largest research library association in Europe.
OPENNESS
The Board discussed the importance of improving its openness and relationship with LIBER members. It was agreed that the call for nominations for Board members will be widely distributed among the LIBER community and participation encouraged.
The next LIBER Finance Committee and Executive Board Meeting will be held in London in February 2014.
Image Credit: Universität Debrecen Nr. 2 by Björn Láczay
