LibrarIN Horizon Europe Project

Season's Greetings and best wishes for a festive holiday season! ✨ 🎄

As organisations worldwide navigate the opportunities and challenges of evolving #AI tools, #libraries are emerging as key players in evaluating their significance within the information ecosystem. Public libraries, in particular, are exploring innovative ways to leverage AI to enhance services, foster #accessibility, and empower their #communities. From smarter search tools to personalised learning experiences, AI is redefining how libraries serve their users. Discover how libraries are harnessing AI to stay at the forefront of innovation: https://lnkd.in/d9JQB9RQ #librarin_eu

🌟 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 📚✨ Earlier in October, we hosted an engaging online policy roundtable to discuss the first policy brief, “Reimagine Libraries: Sparking Collaboration for Innovation to Tackle Libraries’ 21st Century Challenges.” The event brought together 66 participants from 17 countries, including policymakers, researchers, and library practitioners, to explore how strategic collaboration and citizen engagement can drive library innovation. 🔹 Key Speakers Included: • Anna Triantafillou (Athens Technology Center) • Luis Rubalcaba (Universidad de Alcalá) • Ilona Kish (Public Libraries 2030) • Catarina Vaz Pinto (Arts and Culture Consultant) • Giuliana De Francesco ( European Commission Directorate-General for Research and Innovation) • Dr. Robert Seitovirta (Helsinki’s Oodi Library) • Katrīna Kukaine (Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka / National Library of Latvia) Moderator: Marieke Willems (The Lisbon Council) 💡 Key Takeaways: • Broaden impact by disseminating findings widely. • Share best practices to inspire library innovation. • Apply recommendations across local, regional, and national contexts. 📽️ Missed the Event? Watch the recording and join the conversation on the future of libraries! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJ9jfumW #librarin_eu #LibraryInnovation #Collaboration #PolicyRoundtable

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁🌟On 6-7 November 2024, #LibrarIN_eu partners gathered in Vienna for the 5th General Assembly Meeting, hosted by the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology at WIFI Wien. This milestone meeting focused on: ✅ Aligning partner responsibilities and deliverables. ✅ Defining priorities for the next project phase. ✅ Planning Year 3 publications and the Final Conference in May 2025 at the University of Alcalá. ✅ Exploring the future of LibrarIN assets and community through open forums. Highlights included engaging library tours to the City of Vienna Libraries, C3 Library, and the Austrian National Library, along with a working dinner that strengthened collaboration among partners and stakeholders. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the discussions and made this event a success! #GeneralAssembly #Libraries #Cocreation

#Libraries are more than information hubs—they’re dynamic service systems at the forefront of social and technological change. LibrarIN project partners have developed a robust framework to analyse innovation in libraries, introducing new variables such as: 🔹 Mobilisation of user competences and technologies 🔹 Balancing individual vs. collective service outcomes 🔹 Partnerships driving inter-organisational innovation This framework doesn’t just apply to libraries but provides insights for all service activities. Ready to rethink #innovation? Learn more! 👉https://lnkd.in/dvXvE-9S #LibraryInnovation #librarin_eu

📚 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗯𝘀 📚 In their latest research, LibrarIN project partners introduce a groundbreaking framework for understanding #innovation in #libraries. Moving beyond isolated case studies, this approach draws on service economics and library science to map innovation dynamics systematically. Key insights: 1️⃣ Libraries are evolving from collections to complex service systems. 2️⃣ Innovation isn’t just about adding new services; it’s about reimagining user engagement and operational methods. 3️⃣ #Collaboration with partners expands libraries’ impact on #communities. Discover how this framework could shape the future of library services 👉https://lnkd.in/dvXvE-9S #LibraryInnovation #librarin_eu

🌟 A big thank you! The #librarin_eu team extends heartfelt thanks to all who attended our workshop, "Revolutionising Research Library Services with Collaboration, Social Engagement, and Living Labs," at the LIBER Europe Winter Event in Maribor. Your participation and valuable insights will play a crucial role in refining our practical guide to social #innovation in #libraries. Together, we explored real-world examples of #livinglabs, collaborative strategies, and the evolving role of libraries as innovation hubs.

📖 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗔 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 In their article published in the high-impact journal Research Policy, LibrarIN project partners from the University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology—Benoit Desmarchelier, faridah djellal, and Faïz Gallouj—reimagine libraries as dynamic, service-oriented ecosystems. Moving beyond static collections, libraries are evolving into spaces that blend core and peripheral services, skills, and technologies to create meaningful value for users and communities. This research highlights libraries’ expanding role as hubs of social and technological innovation, adapting to meet society’s ever-changing needs. Discover how this groundbreaking work reshapes our understanding of libraries and their future 👉 https://lnkd.in/dvXvE-9S #librarin_eu #libraries #innovation #cocreation

📢 𝟭 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗜𝗡 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗼𝗿, 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮! Tomorrow during the LibrarIN workshop, "Revolutionising Research Library Services with Collaboration, Social Engagement, and Living Labs," Marieke Willems, Olivier Hersperger, and Arja Firet will explore how libraries can drive innovation through collaborative approaches. 👉 Learn from LibrarIN’s practical guide to social innovation in libraries. 👉 Explore real-world examples of living labs in research libraries. 👉 Share your expertise to help refine tools tailored for library management and staff. Learn more about the event here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e84BdUdV #librarin_eu #libraries #livinglabs #cocreation #socialinnovation

📢 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗜𝗡 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗼𝗿, 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮! Research libraries are on a transformative journey, evolving from information providers to complex service systems. At the LibrarIN workshop, "Revolutionising Research Library Services with Collaboration, Social Engagement, and Living Labs," we’ll explore how libraries can drive innovation through collaborative approaches. 🔍 Highlights: 👉 Learn from LibrarIN’s practical guide to social innovation in libraries. 👉 Explore real-world examples of living labs in research libraries. 👉 Share your expertise to help refine tools tailored for library management and staff. 🎤 Speakers: Marieke Willems, Olivier Hersperger, and Arja Firet Let’s reimagine the future of libraries together! Join us to innovate, engage, and expand horizons! 👉 https://lnkd.in/e84BdUdV #librarin_eu #libraries #livinglabs #cocreation #socialinnovation