Virtual Town Hall Meeting – The Importance of Alliance Libraries
On 24 September 2025, the Virtual Town Hall Meeting dedicated to The Importance of Alliance Libraries was held within the framework of the ACE²-EU Alliance. The event gathered representatives of partner universities, academic staff, library professionals, and students to discuss the central role of libraries in higher education and their contribution to the wider international network.
Welcome & Introduction
The meeting opened with a brief overview of its goals, underlining the importance of libraries as knowledge hubs within universities and as key actors in fostering collaboration, accessibility, and academic development across the ACE²-EU Alliance.
Presentations of the Libraries
Representatives from partner institutions shared insights into the activities, resources, and opportunities available in their libraries:
Partner University | Presenter | Contact |
LIK (Lithuania) | Dziuginta Baltrusiene | |
LAC (Latvia) | Daina Valeine | |
MUG (Poland) | Jakub Rusakow, Ph.D. | |
UGD (North Macedonia) | Aleksandar Velinov | |
CUAS (Austria) | André Hensel | |
UFV (Spain) | Luis López Martínez | |
UCB (Romania) | Maria-Rocselana Verdeș | |
IPS (Portugal) | Dina Rocha |
Q&A Session
The open discussion that followed the presentations proved to be highly valuable, offering space for exchange of experience, reflection on shared challenges, and the building of new academic connections.
Closing Remarks
The meeting concluded with a summary of key opportunities for cooperation and a strong encouragement to engage with the libraries of the ACE²-EU Alliance.
It became clear that this exchange was both valuable and much needed, showing the crucial role of libraries in supporting education and research. We are delighted to be part of this ongoing collaboration between universities and look forward to further strengthening our shared efforts.