Open and Engaged Conference 2024 - Empowering Communities to Thrive in Open Scholarship

Open and Engaged Conference 2024 - Empowering Communities to Thrive in Open Scholarship

Open and Engaged 2024: Empowering Communities to Thrive in Open Scholarship will centre leveraging the power of communities in the axis of open scholarship, open infrastructure, emerging technologies, collections as data, equity and integrity, skills development and sustainable models to elevate research of all kinds for the public good. We take a cross sectoral approach to the conference programme – unifying around shared-values for openness – by reflecting on practices within research libraries both in higher education and GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums) sectors as well as the national and public libraries. 
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    Item type:Conference paper (unpublished),
    Stories change lives
    (2024-10-21)
    Boekesteijn, Erik
    Erik Boekesteijn’s keynote presentation emphasises the evolving role of libraries in the digital age. He highlights the transition from traditional book repositories to dynamic public spaces focused on community engagement and knowledge creation. Boekesteijn underscores the importance of libraries as inclusive, accessible spaces that foster creativity and lifelong learning. He discusses innovative library projects worldwide, such as the Dokk1 in Aarhus and Storyhouse in Chester, which integrate various community services and cultural activities. Boekesteijn also addresses the impact of technology on libraries, including the potential job losses due to AI and the need for new skills. He advocates for libraries to embrace their role in curating curiosity and facilitating knowledge creation. The talk concludes with a call to balance technological advancements with the preservation of human connections, positioning libraries as essential spaces for community interaction and personal growth.