This letter of thanks comes from LIBER President, Kristiina Hormia-Poutanen. On behalf of LIBER’s Executive Board, I would like to thank everyone who attended and contributed to our 2017 Annual Conference. Over 300 of you cleared your schedules and travelled considerable distances to join us in Patras, Greece. It was a pleasure to welcome you…
Our 2017 Annual Conference in Patras, Greece was a great success, largely thanks to the informative and thoughtful presentations given by professionals from LIBER libraries across Europe and our broader global library community. After the conference, we asked all delegates to share their opinions via a survey. Using the results of the survey, we’ve compiled…
Digital Humanities (DH) is the field of research where the humanities and computer science meet, and scholars work on research using large collections of digital/digitised content and computer programs. Academic libraries can play a vital role in DH projects as content providers, experts and networking partners, and many are already doing so. LIBER recently launched a…
LIBER’s 46th Annual Conference in Patras, Greece brought together over 300 research library professionals from 33 countries, and stimulated discussions on critical topics such as copyright reform, open science and the future of scholarly communication. In addition to the highlights below, you are welcome to browse through all of the presentations, videos, photos and #liber2017…
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…
Anyone 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…
Early Bird Registration has been extended to 14 May. Register now for the best rates! *** Registration is now open for LIBER’s 2017 Annual Conference, 5-7 July 2017 in Patras, Greece. Special ‘early-bird’ booking fees (€280 for LIBER members) are available until April 30th. Organised by the Library & Information Center of the University of Patras,…
In accordance with the Statutes and the Rules and Regulations of the LIBER (Stichting) Foundation, appointments are due to be made at the Meeting of Participants in the Conference and Cultural Center, University of Patras, Patras, Greece, on Thursday 6 July 2017, for the following vacancies on the LIBER Executive Board. Appointments (2) BOARD MEMBERS…
There will be a vacancy for the position of LIBER Secretary-General in July 2017. Any LIBER Participant who is interested in being considered for the position is invited to contact the LIBER President Kristiina Hormia-Poutanen with an expression of interest by the closing date of 31 January 2017. Under LIBER’s Statutes and Rules and Regulations,…
Submit a Paper or Poster for the LIBER 2017 Conference in Patras, Greece (5-7 July). Contributions are being accepted on a number of themes, including Sustainability, Vision, Knowledge and Data Management, and Leadership.
