A new visual identity for Gallica, the digital library of the BnF
A graphic redesign of Gallica, the digital library of the BnF and its partners, has been carried out and went live on 7 January 2025.
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National Library of Luxembourg: New publication on Nazi library policy and practice in Europe
The renowned journal Bibliothek und Wissenschaft has published the anthology Banned, Confiscated, Looted. Nazi Library Policy and Practice in Europe, which contains 15 contributions resulting from a conference organised by the National Library of Luxembourg in 2022.
The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change at the National Library of Azerbaijan in Baku
A number of events were held at the National Library of Azerbaijan within the framework of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29).
Exhibited Manuscripts of Prešern’s Zdravljica at the Conclusion of the 250th Anniversary Celebrations of the Beginnings of the National and University Library of Slovenia
The National and University Library (NUK) is winding up its celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of its beginings. Recently the library hosted an open house event, where visitors explored the library including manuscript of his poem Zdravljica, awarded with European Heritage Label (EHL).
Musical composition created by inclusive ensemble of Irish musicians to be added to the National Collections at the National Library of Ireland
For the first time the music of an inclusive ensemble of musicians and composers of differing abilities will form part of the National Collections at the National Library of Ireland (NLI).
European Digital Cultural Heritage as a Tool for Empowering Youth in Arts and Cultural Education: interactive sessions at the National Library of Moldova
In the framework of the European Heritage Days 2024, the Pro-European Center and the National Digitization Center of the National Library of the Republic of Moldova organized interactive educational and informational sessions.
The National Library of Moldova organizes Science Days
“Why Science Matters? – Engaging Minds and Developing the Future!” was the theme of the 6th edition of Science Days at the National Library of the Republic of Moldova, which took place on November 11-15, 2024.
Mr Herbert – the Traveller. New exhibition at the Palace of the Commonwealth of the National Library of Poland
The new exhibition “Mr Herbert – the Traveller” at the Palace of the Commonwealth presents manuscripts by the Polish poet, essayist, drama writer and moralist Zbigniew Herbert, author of Barbarian in the Garden, revealing his philosophy of travel.
National Library of Ireland marks acquisition of Paul Durcan Archive
In November 2024, the National Library of Ireland announced the acquisition of a second tranche of papers of the poet Paul Durcan.
Central National Library of Florence: Acquisti coattivi 2016-2024. Mostra di manoscritti, libri, carte
From Saturday December 7th, 2024 until January 7th, 2025 the Central National Library of Florence offers its visitors the exhibition Acquisti coattivi 2016-2024. Mostra di manoscritti, libri, carte (Forced purchases 2016-2024. Exhibition of manuscripts, books, papers), dedicated to a little-known aspect of the protection of Italian bibliographic heritage.