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Welcome to the first edition of the PL2030 newsletter – thanks for signing up!

We will experiment over the coming months, and will be keen to work with our partners to get something informative and engaging to you regularly.

Wishing you all a good summer,
The PL2030 team

PL2030 news

Meeting with OBIB
Ilona and Luca met with the network of the Flemish libraries of the 19 districts of Brussels in June.  This is an active and forward looking group of libraries who are supported by OBIB a structure under under regional government. This model of regional support network clearly fosters close collaboration and sharing of resource and strategy. We’ll be looking for other similar groups in other EU countries to meet with.
PL2030 at the 30th EBLIDA Conference
Ilona and Luca attended the 30th EBLIDA conference as part of the developing collaboration between EBLIDA NAPLE and PL2030.  Fantastic to meet in a European context and to present an interactive workshop on advocacy among many other highlights.  If you are interested in hearing more about future advocacy training – let us know!

Project updates

ADELE
Earlier this year the Advancing Digital Empowerment of Libraries in Europe (ADELE) project started. We'll be developing a SELFIE tool for libraries across Europe that will allow them to take a snapshot of their digital readiness. Find out more about the project here.
NEWCOMER
We were in Slovenia on June 7 and 8 for a meeting of the NEWCOMER project. On the agenda: inspiring talks from librarians across Europe and library visits! Check out our blog post for more information.
BIBLIO
BIBLIO is all about the library sector and the impact the digital transformation has had on it. We led on the research phase of this project. Check out the website for more info!
SMILES
We're part of SMILES, a media literacy project aiming to equip youths with the skills needed to combat disinformation and fake news through a train-the-trainer approach which will be available once we complete the pilot this autumn. In the meantime have a look at the website for more information!

EU items for your attention

Czech Presidency starts!
The Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union started on July 1. Over the next six months the Council of the EU will decide on and coordinate state policies. Learn more about the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU!
The Digital Skills and Jobs Platform - Europe's one stop shop for all things digital
The EU has a one-stop platform for everything from digital skills training to job intelligence - the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform! If you're looking for something digital and in Europe, this is the place for you. You can also suggest content to be featured on the platform!
Rethinking our spaces and environment with the New European Bauhaus
The New European Bauhaus (NEB) Initiative addresses the challenges emerging from a shift to a green and digital society while focusing on the importance of the quality and beauty of our environment. Crucially, the NEB initiative focuses strongly on the involvement of European citizens to succeed and to create a space, virtual and physical co-creation, and sustainable solutions. A wonderful opportunity for libraries to get stuck into and make a difference!
Call for funding from the European Parliament!
A call for engagement grants from the European Parliament is up! This call is for capacity building in the lead up to the European elections as well as debates on democratic participation around the European elections in 2024. More information is available for each call on the Funding & Tenders portal. Deadline for submission is August 30 at 17:00 CET!

Piqued our curiosity

Make play a part of your activities with #BuildAWorldofPlay
The LEGO Foundation has launched the #BuildAWorldOfPlay platform to emphasise the role of play and learning! You'll find adaptable 'how to' activity ideas, 'plug-and-play' activities, a toolkit and more for you to use. Access the platform here.
See myself in Books - celebrating diversity in reading
Read Manchester's "See Myself in Books" took over Manchester Central Library on June 19! This initiative aims to reflect ethnic diversity in the books children read and to promote a diverse range of authors and illustrators of colour so that children see themselves in the books they read. Find out more about this initiative here.
Everything you always wanted to know about Irish Libraries
Discover what makes Irish libraries so special! From buildings to services, how do Irish libraries serve their communities and ensure the best provision of services. Check out the recording here!

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