Eurolib members

Eurolib supports the policies and programmes of the EU in the field of library services and information provision.

Eurolib is active in:

• Promoting the development and preservation of European information.
• Supporting inter-library co-operation in areas such as acquisitions, selection of technology solutions for libraries and development of bibliographic standards.
• Identifying opportunities to benefit from cost-sharing and economies of scale, with a particular emphasis on joint procurement, where appropriate.
• Promoting a common European approach to library services, including conservation, copyright and collection access.
• Creating opportunities for knowledge sharing and professional exchange.
• Providing a forum for inter-library cooperation on projects and programmes.
• Identifying a common European approach to the provision of EU documentation, EU publications and EU grey literature.
• Providing professional development and training for staff of member institutions.
• Offering expert advice to member institutions.
• Co-operating with relevant innovative information programmes of the EU.
• Providing a mechanism to formulate and communicate common positions of the member institutions.

A focal point of Eurolib’s annual programme is its biannual meetings, which provide a forum for exchange and collaboration. The Eurolib presidency is organised on a rotating basis, with presidents serving five-year terms. Membership is open to libraries and information services of the EU institutions and agencies. Libraries of other European organisations may also apply for membership.