Maja Vunšek
Board member
Maja is a Slovenian library leader with a development-driven and connecting spirit. In September 2026 she became Director of the Ivan Tavčar Public Library Škofja Loka. Previously she led Kranj City Library, after serving there as Deputy Director and head of several working groups. Under her leadership the library introduced pioneering services in Slovenia and joined the Lighthouse Libraries network as part of its engagement in EU projects. Active in European library circles since 2011, she has chaired the Gorenjska Library Association and the Public Libraries Section of the Slovenian Library Association. Now she serves on the supervisory board and several working groups of the Slovenian Public Library Association, and has recently joined the Board of Public Libraries 2030, where she advocates European values and stronger connections between Slovenian and European libraries.
I believe a public library is the most democratic place a community has. It asks nothing of you: not your income, your background, your beliefs or your reason for walking in. It is a public good, held in trust for everyone, and that is a responsibility I carry every day. I also believe in work. Trust is not built with words but with what gets done, together with colleagues, with users and with the community that shapes the library alongside us.
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Advocate
We empower voices
Through targeted actions and campaigns, we amplify the voice and visibility of public libraries at EU level, raising awareness on their vital role in society and in building a stronger, more inclusive and democratic Europe. Ultimately, we aim to secure recognition and support for libraries at EU level.
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We build networks
PL2030 brings the European library sector together, fostering collaboration, partnerships, and knowledge exchange through initiatives like the Lighthouse Libraries network. This EU-wide network of innovative libraries is at the core of our efforts to build a vibrant, dynamic and interconnected European library community.
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We experiment together
Through European-funded projects, PL2030 empowers libraries to explore new themes, technologies, and solutions that drive transformation in their services and communities. Our commitment to innovation and experimentation in the library sector is the core of our work.