Opportunities for People through Equity and Networking

The OPEN project aims to promote equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EEDI) in European libraries by developing inclusive collections, enhancing cultural awareness and strengthening communi...

The OPEN project aims to promote equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EEDI) in European libraries by developing inclusive collections, enhancing cultural awareness and strengthening community engagement. By fostering collaboration among national libraries, it creates sustainable strategies to ensure marginalized communities have better access to library resources. OPEN will also train library managers, improve metadata inclusivity, and establish long-term EEDI practices in the sector.

OPEN will implement activities across five key areas: project management, inclusive collections, cultural awareness, training, and dissemination. It will organize focus groups with marginalized communities, develop a digital platform for cultural exchange, and run training seminars for library managers. Additionally, it will create an inclusive metadata framework, launch media campaigns, and engage associated partners to ensure long-term adoption of diversity strategies.

OPEN will deliver several key results to transform library services. It will develop - Inclusive Metadata Framework to improve cataloging practices - Sustainability Toolkit to ensure long-term impact - Digital Platform for Cultural Dialogue will facilitate knowledge exchange, while training programs will equip library managers with inclusive leadership skills - Best practice guidelines, community engagement initiatives, implement public awareness campaigns to foster diversity and inclusion.