Marie Østergaard
Chair
Marie is Library Director of Aarhus Public Libraries. Since the beginning of her career in 2001 she has been part of Aarhus Public Libraries’ development of the library as a democratic space. Focusing on the knowledge city, user-involvement, partnerships, design thinking and rethinking of library space, she has investigated new technologies, involvement processes and organisational learning in library development. She was the project leader of the building of Dokk1,the main library, implementing and developing these ideas as well as introducing new formats of user- and citizen involvement in the planning and construction.
How we work
Explore How We Strengthen Libraries and Expand Their Impact
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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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Connect
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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Innovate
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.