Automatic cataloguing webinar by “AI in Libraries” network group
In January 2025, CENL’s “AI in Libraries” network group organised a webinar devoted to the application of AI techniques to several assisted cataloguing scenarios.
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New volume of Polish Libraries published
Volume 12 of Polish Libraries, a 100-point-rated journal published by the National Library of Poland, has been published. It contains twelve texts on a variety of topics in English, Italian and French.
Property Design Award for the Palace of the Commonwealth, National Library of Poland
The Palace of the Republic, part of the National Library, won the Property Design Award for 2025 in the category Interior Design: Public Facilities.
The National Library of Türkiye integrates art into public library spaces
As the custodian of cultural heritage and a hub for intellectual and artistic engagement, the National Library of Türkiye is pioneering a new initiative to enhance public library environments through art.
National Library of Scotland unveils landmark Centenary programme
2025 marks the 100th birthday of the National Library of Scotland, which was founded by an Act of Parliament in 1925.
Celebrating 30 years of the NSK in the iconic “Glass Cube”
The year 2025 marks 30 years since the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) started operating in its current building, frequently referred to as “the glass cube”.
NSK will celebrate this great anniversary through a special programme aimed at reminding the public of its significance as one of Croatia’s major heritage institutions and the library of all Croatian citizens.
NSK’s manuscript collection enriched by a 1725 Pauline antiphonary
A historic event for Croatian cultural heritage took place in December 2024 in Munich. The National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) successfully acquired a 1725 antiphonary at an auction held by a prestigious house specialising in rare books and manuscripts. In doing so, the Library brought back to Zagreb a Pauline codex that once belonged to the monastery in Remete, located in northern Zagreb.
Andris Vilks, the long-time director of the National Library of Latvia, died on 26 February 2025
Obituary from the National Library of Latvia
The BnF and the artificial intelligence action summit
To open the summit, the AI cultural weekend offered to the general public an opportunity to immerse themselves in the many dimensions of AI and its impact on contemporary artistic creation.
The National Library of Luxembourg announces the online publication of 63 historical periodicals
As part of its ambitious programme to digitise its printed heritage, the National Library of Luxembourg announces the online publication of 63 historical periodicals on its eluxemburgensia.lu platform, offering everyone the opportunity to rediscover key aspects of Luxembourg’s history and culture.