EBLIDA Membership Benefits

Here are 5 good reasons to become a member

1. To actively take part in a growing, close-knit, diverse community of professionals in the information sector at European level;

• We give you the opportunity to raise issues and participate in committees within the organisation that shape the future of EBLIDA.
• You can take part in our Annual Meetings and participate in EBLIDA’s work. Our annual meetings are held each year in a different European location. You can be nominated and vote in the EBLIDA ballot.

2. To have the opportunity to contribute actively to the library and information profession;

• You can contribute to the development of libraries and archives across Europe.
• You can join EBLIDA events and share information and experiences with your peers.
• You can have access to EBLIDA organised professional development events (workshops).

3. To make heard the voice of the library and information science professions in European matters;

• We work closely with EU decision-makers and influence EU policies on library and archive related issues such as copyright, orphan works, e-lending, privacy, datamining etc.
• We cooperate with EU Institutions, the Council of Europe and many international and national NGOs.
• We are a member of several influential European associations and platforms.
• We represent libraries and archives in official working groups and conferences.

4. To keep up to date with the latest events affecting the library and information professions;

• An insider newsletter is published by EBLIDA’s Director on a monthly basis with up to date EU information and other actual developments.
• We send a fortnightly members newsletter "Member News" with information on policy developments and on projects, invitation to trainings and events, and other information linked to library and archives issues.
• We publish all your events and trainings on our EBLIDA web-calendar.
• We release reports as project information and results.

5. To show concrete cooperation and solidarity with your library and information peers in Europe.

• You will join a network of more than 110 associations and institutions from across Europe.

 

For the registration form please fill out the Membership Enquiry Form or contact the Secretariat:

Email: eblida@eblida.org

Phone: +31 70 31 40 137.

 

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