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EBLIDA, NAPLE and PL2030 join together to reinforce and develop library initiatives for Ukrainian refugees
All European countries are offering safe places of refuge for millions of people escaping war in Ukraine. European Libraries are peace strongholds amidst the horrible war which followed the Russian attack against Ukraine. It is their duty to provide support and, as far as possible,… Read More »EBLIDA, NAPLE and PL2030 join together to reinforce and develop library initiatives for Ukrainian refugees
NAPLE’s comprehensive work and research program into the looming issues of e-lending anno 2022
The first half of this blog post will be a description of some of the challenges of e-lending we’re facing now. I’ll write it a bit doom monger-y. I’m not otherwise a glum person, but I want to convey a sense of urgency. The second… Read More »NAPLE’s comprehensive work and research program into the looming issues of e-lending anno 2022
Libraries for Ukraine
We – EBLIDA, NAPLE and Public Libraries 2030 – call upon this tradition of libraries to give a warm welcome, a safe place to Ukrainian refugees during this difficult time. Provide them with whatever support they can offer, books and other media as well as access to information and… Read More »Libraries for Ukraine
Safeguarding the European legacy and richness of languages
In its Charter for Regional or Minority Languages the Council of Europe declares, “Regional or minority languages are part of Europe’s cultural heritage and their protection and promotion contribute to the building of a Europe based on democracy and cultural diversity”. Our European heritage is… Read More »Safeguarding the European legacy and richness of languages
The Russian Federation barbaric attack against Ukraine
For immediate release The barbaric attack of the Russian Federation against Ukraine is against any basic principle of a sustainable, democratic and equitable society. In response to the appeal launched by the Ukrainian Library Association, EBLIDA, NAPLE and Public Libraries 2030 urge libraries all over… Read More »The Russian Federation barbaric attack against Ukraine
EBLIDA, NAPLE and PUBLIC LIBRARIES 2030 team up for libraries in Europe
We are delighted to officially announce our cooperation programme with EBLIDA and NAPLE, two major European library organisations! We will pool resources and efforts to strengthen our library work in Europe. This initiative will bring together over 60 European library services and 68 national library… Read More »EBLIDA, NAPLE and PUBLIC LIBRARIES 2030 team up for libraries in Europe
NAPLE Blog – 2022: The View from Ireland
I’m writing this first NAPLE blog piece from the comfort of my home desk. I’ve spent most of the last two years working at home, as many of us have, trying to stay on top of the COVID-19 pandemic and all of its effects on… Read More »NAPLE Blog – 2022: The View from Ireland
NAPLE-Gigabit Libraries-ISOC Webinar
Public Internet Access in Libraries – Opportunities through Low Earth Orbit(LEO) Satellite Broadband Friday, 8th October 2021, 4pm-5pm CET NAPLE Forum held a webinar to inform European public librarians and library advocates about the potential of using Starlink for public access to the Internet in… Read More »NAPLE-Gigabit Libraries-ISOC Webinar
