Our August Insider is here! ☀️📰 Catch up on everything in this month's edition, covering latest news for our events and trainings, Working Group updates, calls across research library network, & much more. Take a look here: https://ow.ly/HNUh50ZuySs

Call for Applications: #LIBER Middle Management Training 2027 Strengthen your skills for what's sometimes described as the "toughest job in the library”. Explore the basics of middle management in libraries, conflict & change management, strategic planning, & more. 👉 https://ow.ly/fWR150Zu5Zf

📜Reflecting on #LIBER2026! We're still inspired from when the research library community came together in Trondheim & explored the theme of “The Power of Libraries in an Uncertain World”. To revisit the event, we’ve brought together all the key materials in one place: ow.ly/aU0y50ZoSpW

Have you read the latest LIBER Insider? 📰 Find it here: ow.ly/9cNl50ZnaIL Information such as our newest president, Annual Report, Innovation Award winners, and a special interview conducted are all featured. Don't miss the organisational changes & interesting updates that are happening!

#LIBER2027 is coming to Colchester! Save the Date for the 56th LIBER Annual Conference, themed 'Research Libraries as a Force for Knowledge Autonomy‘. The conference will be hosted by University of Essex Library. 📍 30 June -2 July 2027 | Colchester, England, UK 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/r7GM50ZnFQN

💡✍️ From Access to AI-Readiness: The Evolving Role of Research Libraries in Open Science Sponsored content: The latest blog post from LIBER Gold Sponsor Frontiers explores how the growing use of AI is increasing the importance of research libraries. Continue reading: https://ow.ly/2liL50Zm3is

From Access to AI-Readiness: The Evolving Role of Research Libraries in Open Science - LIBER Europe

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Meet LIBER's New President: Giannis Tsakonas Read Giannis' message to the #LIBER community, and learn about the other changes to the Board following the recent elections. ➡️ https://ow.ly/Q4LT50ZkZ2s

LIBER Welcomes New President: Giannis Tsakonas of Library & Information Centre, University of Patras - LIBER Europe

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LIBER's 2025-2026 Annual Report is published! 🌟 The report includes updates from our Executive Board and Steering Committees, our impact and achievements, events and project updates, financial reporting, & much more. Find it here: https://ow.ly/6X0C50ZkxUe

Closing Ceremony 💛We would like to give thanks to all individuals and organisations involved in the LIBER Annual Conference in Trondheim Norway. We couldn’t have done it without you. Until we meet again! #LIBER2026

Reaching the end of the #LIBER2026, we thank all our commercial partners for their generous support. Their contributions have helped strengthen the conference, and it’s been a pleasure having them with us in Trondheim and learning about their services: https://ow.ly/cLx150ZjVuz

Keynote Speech - Jemimah Steinfeld 📚 Currently happening: a deep and vital discussion on day 3 of the #LIBER2026 Annual Conference concerning the topic of Missing Pages: The Global Assault on Research Libraries, presented by Jemimah Steinfeld, related to modern societal issues on censorship.

National Insights from Norway! 🇳🇴 Joining us today: Anna Løken, Randi Halveg Iversby, Johanne Raade and Jannicke Røgler will be informing us about National Insights from Norway. #LIBER2026

🔑 Second Keynote at #LIBER2026 As we begin the third morning of the conference, we're still reflecting on the inspiring keynote delivered on Day 2 by Patrick Weil, "The Power of Libraries in an Uncertain World." 📽️Follow the final conference day via livestream from 12:00 CEST: ow.ly/Qf5O50ZjVl6

Day 2 - Conference Dinner 🌅 Finishing the second day of the LIBER Annual Conference with a tasty Norwegian dinner, drinks and live music. All while the sun sets in the background, is a great way to connect with our members. #LIBER2026

Keynote Speech - Patrick Weil 📖To begin the second day of the LIBER 2026 Annual Conference there will be a presentation from Patrick Weil, focusing on Open knowledge and creating opportunities. #LIBER2026

Reception Time! To conclude the first conference day, there was live music on the piano and a delicious dinner provided towards the end. We hope everyone had a great start to the LIBER Annual Conference! #LIBER2026

Organ Concert at Nidaros Cathedral! 🎶 Beginning right now is the next big event, the Organ Concert at the sacred Cathedral of Trondheim. Their motto is “To Nidaros the journey and the destination”. #LIBER2026

⭐Day 1 of #LIBER2026 is officially underway! Take a look at our illustrations from the Opening Ceremony & Keynote, capturing the key moments that kicked off the conference. Setting the stage for the days ahead, the sessions explored this year's theme: "The Power of Libraries in an Uncertain World."

LIBER 2026 Strategy Development Session Right now we’re discussing crucial plans and engaging with our members regarding LIBER’s strategy development for 2028-2032. Ensure that you’re able to join us & to stay informed about future arrangements.💡 #LIBER2026

Day 1 -LIBER Annual Conference Time for a Group Photo! #LIBER2026

Keynote Speech - Dr. Kenneth Ruud Next up is Dr. Kenneth’s presentation, “The Future of Open Science in a World with an Increasing Conflict Level”.

🎉LIBER Opening Ceremony ! Today we’re announcing the start of the LIBER Annual Conference 2026 in Trondheim Norway. We hope all participants and organisations involved are present and pleased with the events! #LIBER2026

Huge congratulations to the Emerging Leaders 2026! Yesterday, Cohort 7 officially graduated from the programme, receiving their certificates and marking an exciting milestone in their leadership journey. 👏

💡 New: When AI Guidance is Hard to Navigate Sponsored content: Read the latest blog contribution, brought by LIBER Gold Sponsor Frontiers, exploring the role of research libraries in providing AI guidance to researchers. Find out more: https://ow.ly/Sxqc50Ziypl

When AI Guidance is Hard to Navigate - LIBER Europe

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It's Conference Week! ⭐ Follow this week's conversations by using #LIBER2026 & get ready with these resources: 📌 Livestreaming: liberconference.eu/follow-liber2026-online/ 📌 Conference programme: liberconference.eu/programme/ 📌 Discover Norway: liberconference.eu/about-norway/

➡️ LIBER Response to EC Call for Evidence on the expected targeted initiative for a better #copyright environment for European creativity & innovation. The aim of the call is to collect the information for the review of the 2019 Copyright in the DSMD. Read our response: https://ow.ly/zIKb50ZgQFM

LIBER's Response - Call for Evidence for Better Copyright Environment for European Creativity & Innovation - LIBER Europe

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🎤 National Insights: Glimpse Into the Norwegian Library Landscape Just over a week to go before we gather at #LIBER2026. In recognition of our host country, we'll spotlight local perspectives, featuring library directors from both the academic & public library sectors. 🔗 https://ow.ly/Gn3G50ZffYW

🌟 #LIBER2026 Live Streaming Available Get access to several key moments, including all keynote speakers, and the opening and closing ceremonies. Tune in and be part of the conference week, wherever you are. 📌🔗 Find the schedule & access the stream: https://ow.ly/rCma50Zeh0B

🎤 Panel Session II: Giving Knowledge and Truth Visibility and a Place in Society: Case Studies in Civic Engagement Leadership Don't miss the second panel discussion of #LIBER2026. More information: https://ow.ly/c8FN50ZcBF5

Meet the candidates running for LIBER Executive Board 🌟 We're pleased to introduce the six candidates who have stepped forward and thank each of them for the dedication to our mission and for submitting their nominations. 📽️🗳️Get to know them here: https://ow.ly/KxTF50ZbIjV