The National and University Library in Zagreb, Croatia, is the proud (and excited!) host of the 2026 LIBER Winter Event, which will take place on 26 and 27 November, along with an introductory, national pre-event, scheduled for 25 November.

Bringing together more than 400 research libraries from 40 European countries, LIBER (Association of European Research Libraries = Ligue des Bibliothèques Européennes de Recherche) organises the event every year as a platform for the representatives of LIBER members to analyse, evaluate and discuss their libraries’ and the Association’s work.

Providing opportunities for a dynamic exchange of professional insights, the event, whose theme is LIBER in Action: Connecting and Advocating for Research Libraries, will spotlight LIBER’s 2023-2027 Strategy, in relation to issues central to the national, university, research and special libraries making part of LIBER.

The event participants will present the latest initiatives within the LIBER network, be able to receive useful feedback, seek advice on projects and find inspiration for their activities in the future. The event’s workshops and engaging interactive sessions will enable them to address issues that they find vital and see as priorities and open debates on topics key to their field of work.

Apart from the members of LIBER’s working groups and taskforces, LIBER Quarterly’s editorial board and staff of LIBER member libraries, are also invited to register for the event by 1 November 2026 are LIBER’s partners in various projects and collaboration initiatives.