Success of the 3rd bibnet.lu Network Day at the BnL

Over a hundred professionals and librarians gathered at the National Library of Luxembourg for the 3rd bibnet.lu Network Day, a day dedicated to sharing knowledge and reflecting on best practices in library science.

The event opened with speeches by Minister for Culture Eric Thill, Director of the BnL Claude D. Conter, and Martine Mathay, Coordinator of the bibnet.lu library network. Sveinbjörg Sveinsdóttir, Director of the Icelandic Libraries Consortium, then introduced the consortium, drawing parallels with the bibnet.lu network and emphasising the shared vision of fostering dynamic library environments.

“Libraries are true palaces for citizens, open to all, where architecture and missions evolve with the user’s ever-changing expectations. In a world that is constantly transforming, libraries in our network strive to remain intuitive, inclusive, and always dedicated to serving their communities.”
– Sveinbjörg Sveinsdóttir

“Today, the 93 libraries of the bibnet.lu network are joining forces to shape a dynamic library landscape, serving society and democracy. Far more than mere places of knowledge, libraries are spaces for exchange, innovation, and social cohesion.

The National Library of Luxembourg plays a key role in coordinating this network, thereby fostering its development and vitality. The Ministry of Culture is proud to support this essential initiative, which strengthens access to knowledge and social connections across the country.”

– Eric Thill

The afternoon was dedicated to thematic workshops focused on cataloging and optimising workflows. Participants also attended plenary sessions highlighting successful practices within libraries, followed by discussions on future challenges facing the network, including the automation of cataloging.

The event underscored the bibnet.lu network’s ongoing commitment to innovation, collaboration among libraries, and digital support.