On November 26, 2024, EBLIDA (European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations) hosted an RL:EU multiplier event in Landskrona, …
Empowering Europe's public libraries to harness EU resources for enhanced adult education programs and strategies.
WHAT WE OFFER
Local events
RL:EU offers a series of local events in different local communities. These support local networking by having trainers and experts sharing the knowledge and skills required to apply for EU funding. The events are carried out in the local language.
One-on-one mentoring
Experts are available for in-person or online mentoring sessions, where libraries are supported in a one-on-one session dedicated to answering questions, debating any potential issues, and guiding the development of project proposals.
Group coaching
During the online group coaching sessions, participants can get to know the different EU programmes closely and network with other people and institutions interested in pursuing EU funding, thus enabling partnership matching and the provision of feedback.
Conference
The conference will take place on 10 April 2024, in a hybrid format: online and in-presence in Lisbon, Portugal. It will consist of the presentation of the results of the project and good practices discovered through project implementation, as well as a discussion on the future of Europe and European priorities, while fostering further opportunities for networking and capitalisation on the developed results.
Advocacy event
An advocacy event is also planned for 2024. It aims to present policy recommendations and is therefore targeted primarily at policymakers. Dates and venues to be announced.
ABOUT RL:EU
WORKING TOGETHER TO UNLOCK EU RESOURCES
The “Resourcing Libraries: connecting libraries to EU resources” (RL:EU) project aims to help Europe’s public libraries unlock EU resources to support their adult education programmes and strategies. This project brings together Public Libraries 2030, EBLIDA, and PiNA to develop an approach that helps public libraries and librarians learn about EU initiatives and programmes and access EU funding.
PARTNERS
Public Libraries 2030 (PL2030) is an international not-for-profit association driven by the vision of a world where public libraries are a dynamic and inclusive space accessible to all.
Visit publiclibraries2030.eu
PiNA is an association, established in 1998 at the initiative of the Open Society Institute, which has been promoting socially responsible practices and strengthening the culture of dialogue for over 20 years. Since its establishment, PiNA has served as a point for meeting, providing information, exchange, connection, and collaboration in the field of societal challenges.
Visit pina.si
EBLIDA is an independent umbrella association of library, information, documentation and archive associations and institutions in Europe. Subjects on which EBLIDA concentrates are European library legislation, including copyright & licensing, library impact on society, and Sustainable Development Goals in Europe.
Visit eblida.org
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RESOURCES
TO GET THE BEST OF EU FUNDING
Latest RL:EU Resources
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This workbook introduces the different EU funding programmes, and provides a step-by-step guide into designing and implementing an EU project.
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Watch the second episode of the #ResourcingLibraries webinar series “Which EU funds for your library?".
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Watch the fourth episode of the #ResourcingLibraries webinar series “Success factors of EU projects!"
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Watch the third episode of the #ResourcingLibraries webinar series “Get familiar with intervention logic of EU projects".
Latest External Resources
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The Portal of EU-funded, SDG-oriented library projects. Find projects, partnerships, and inspiration here!
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The Funding and Tenders Portal is the single entry point (the Single Electronic Data Interchange Area) for applicants, contractors and experts in funding programmes and procurements managed by the European Commission.
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Answer a series of questions and the results will enable you to narrow down the relevant funding sources and calls available that best suit you.
Testimonials
“I believe that it is very important to be informed and to know more about European funding opportunities. It is equally relevant to know how to apply and where to find information about calls for applications. The RL:EU project has a very important role in this. ”
Sofia Pinto
Head of the Libraries and Public Reading Unit
Municipality of Loures, Portugal
Municipality of Loures, Portugal
“The workshop conducted by EBLIDA in cooperation with PL2030 and PiNA on access to EU funds is certainly to be recommended to libraries and librarians in Croatia, especially since EU funds are not yet used to a sufficient extent. Since it is informative and useful for insight into the different programs that are available for application and use, the workshop guides and encourages participants to create ideas for applying to various programs from EU funds, which gives added value to the workshop. This kind of workshop can certainly have a good response in the Croatian librarian community.”
Dunja Marija Gabriel
Library Advisor for Public Libraries
National and University Library in Zagreb, Croatia
National and University Library in Zagreb, Croatia
Jasenka Pleško
President
Croatian Library Association
Croatian Library Association