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❔How librarians can effectively implement resilience strategies during and after crises? ❔Which tools do the library staff need to manage crises? This feedback report consolidates the findings from five national upskilling workshops which addressed the following topics: 🔎 Highlights: ✨ Why it matters: The report is a deliverable of Work Package 3, Activity 1 (WP3A1),…
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December 2-3, 2025 – Representatives from all five partner institutions gathered in Kaunas, Lithuania for CAELUM’s second transnational project meeting, marking a pivotal moment in our mission to transform university libraries into agents of crisis response through open science. A Shared Vision in Action Bringing together the entire partnership, this two-day event provided a crucial…
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Learn how to build research data resilience in times of crises. The course Resilient Data Management in Times of Crises offers simple, practical insights and examples to support researchers, librarians, and research managers in protecting and maintaining data when disruptions occur. A free, short, and self-paced online course designed to help professionals understand and apply…
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The CAELUM Methodology: a unified approach to crisis management across different library contexts When communities face disruption, from pandemics to wars, economic shocks, or climate disasters, what is the role of university libraries in building societal resilience? How can they remain safe, reliable, and supportive spaces when society needs them the most? The CAELUM Methodology…
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What is the role of open data in times of crisis? How can academic libraries embrace openness as a crisis response and resilience mechanism? From the COVID-19 pandemic to the war in Ukraine and climate disasters, the CAELUM report “Open Data in Crisis” shows how open data can both empower resilience and expose vulnerabilities. It…
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How do libraries support and strengthen communities when challenges arise? The reports explore the role of university libraries in facilitating knowledge-sharing and supporting communities during and after crises. Inside the reports, you’ll discover: These insights reveal the crucial role of university libraries in building informed, connected, and resilient societies. Inside the reports – a closer…
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We are pleased to announce the completion of our first official deliverable under Work Package 2, A Comprehensive Resource Collection exploring how university libraries respond to crises. This carefully curated repository includes 35 key resources, offering insights into the evolving roles of university libraries in times of crisis. From practical strategies to theoretical frameworks, these…
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The international project “Open Science Supporting Vulnerable Communities: EmpoweringUniversity Libraries in Crisis Response” (CAELUM) officially launched with a kick-offmeeting held at the University of Tartu Library from March 31st to April 2nd, 2025. Theevent brought together representatives from all five partner institutions, marking the start of acollaborative journey aimed at strengthening the role of university…