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,…
Libraries across Europe are rolling out research support services, including for Research Data Management (RDM), and helping libraries to play a key role in this field is essential to one of LIBER’s core strategic objectives: Enabling Open Science. To discuss current developments and initiatives in this field, our Scholarly Communications & Research Infrastructures Steering Committee…
After each LIBER Annual Conference, we ask delegates for feedback so that we can improve future events. In addition to sharing overall opinions about the conference, delegates rate the presentations which they attended. The 2016 survey results are now available, and the following presentations were selected as the 10 best by conference attendees. As you peruse…
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.
Are you a librarian who would like to better understand the implications of Open Science for your work, including the potential opportunities and challenges? If so, you might like to follow a free online course, Open Science at the Core of Libraries. It’s been developed by LIBER Office as part of our participation in the FOSTER project. The…
LIBER’s 2016 Annual Conference in Helsinki, Finland was our biggest yet, with 541 registered delegates and over 40 speakers. How do you summarise three days of intense discussions, inspiring talks, and of course plenty of networking during the lively social events? It’s a tall order but we’ve selected a few highlights. For more information on the conference,…
