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National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
Introduction to The European Library
Sally ChambersThe European Library
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
www.theeuropeanlibrary.org
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
What is The European Library?
Service of all 48 European National libraries to provide access to their catalogues & digital collections via 1 central, multi-lingual web-interface (= PORTAL)Libraries Users Alternate point of
access Exposure to a wider
audience Platform for
collaboration
Single point of access Search multiple
libraries and collections
Multi-lingual interface
www.TheEuropeanLibrary.org
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
A pan-European service…
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
The vision and mission
VisionProvision of equal access to promote world-
wideunderstanding of the richness and diversity
ofEuropean learning and culture.
MissionThe European Library exists to open up theuniverse of knowledge, information andcultures of all Europe's national libraries.
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
The European Library’s role
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
The European Library’s role
A valued service to the research and learning communities in
Europe and beyond
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
Members of The European Library
2005: Netherlands, Switzerland, UK, Finland, France,Germany, Portugal, Italy-Florence, Italy-Rome
2006: Malta, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia,Lithuania, Slovenia, Estonia, Poland, Slovakia Austria, Serbia, Croatia, Denmark
2007: Belgium, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Russia-Moscow
2008-9: Albania, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Former Yugoslav Republic of Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,Macedonia, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Turkey, Russia Saint Petersburg, Ukraine
2009+: San Marino, Vatican City
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National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
The European Library timeline…
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
Our achievements 2005 - 2009
Growth, partnership and innovation
Growth from 9 to 46 full membersA powerful membership network, sharing
knowledge and ideasA multilingual user environmentSuccessful funding bids for innovation
and an excellent track record in managing funded projects
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
The future: 2010 - 2012
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
Core Aims: 2010 - 2012
Embed The European Library service within international research and learning communities
Establish collections and services that are of high value to users
Develop strategic partnershipsProvide a first-class
infrastructure that continues to innovate
Ensure the sustainability of The European Library
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
Key outcomes for 2010
A new look portalSubmission of a funding
proposal on research e-infrastructures in Europe
Quality of service statementA first collection development
strategy for The European Library
Develop strategic alliances to establish The European Library as the library domain-aggregator for Europeana
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
Europeana: the vision
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
Europeana: the vision
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
www.Europeana.eu
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
www.Europeana.eu
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
www.Europeana.eu
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
www.Europeana.eu
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
www.Europeana.eu
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
Becoming the library aggregator
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
The library-domain aggregator
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
The library-domain aggregator
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
Europeana plenary
National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 8 October 2009
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