36th Annual IATUL Conference 2015


The German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB) will be hosting the 36th Annual IATUL Conference 2015 of the International Association of University Libraries (IATUL) with the title Strategic Partnerships for Access and Discovery in Hannover from 5 to 9 July 2015.

Agreement of alliance with the Open Preservation Foundation


The last 24th November the Centre of Competence Impact signed an Agreement of alliance with the Open Preservation Foundation (OPF). OPF is an international, nof-for-profit membership organisation which sustains knowledge and technology for the long-term management of digital cultural heritage and provides its member with reliable solutions to the challenges of digital preservation.

Tools Evaluation: University Library of KU Leuven


In early 2013, the Library Council of the Humanities and Social Sciences at KU Leuven (Belgium) produced a white paper concerning the role of libraries in digital scholarship (and, particularly, the digital humanities). This white paper described the current services provided by libraries at KU Leuven in the field of digital scholarship, but also discussed … Continue reading "Tools Evaluation: University Library of KU Leuven"

6-Evaluation of tools video: Slovak Chemistry Library


In this video the Slovak Chemistry Library (Slovenská chemická knižnica) explains its results after testing some of the tools in the frame of the Succeed project.

Succeed Interoperability workshop report (2)


On 2 October 2014, the Succeed project organised a technical workshop on the interoperability of digitization platforms at the National library of the Netherlands in The Hague. 19 researchers, librarians, and computer scientists from several European countries participated in the workshop. The afternoon programme of the workshop further included a number of interactive sessions.

Succeed Interoperability workshop report


“Speaking the same language is one thing, understanding what the other is saying is another…” Carl Wilson at the Succeed technical workshop on the interoperability of digitization platforms. Interoperability is a term widely used to describe the ability of making systems and organisations work together (inter-operate). However, interoperability is not just about the technical requirements … Continue reading "Succeed Interoperability workshop report"

Panel discussion about further research and development projects


During the  Succeed Final Conference, that will take place in BnF (Paris, 28 November), a Panel Discussion will be held in order to explore funding opportunities for collaborative R&I projects and initiatives in Digitisation.

5-Evaluation of tools video: Wrocław University Library


The Wrocław University Library explains in a video its results after testing some of the tools in the frame of the Succeed project.

4-Evaluation of tools video: Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes


In this video the Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes explains its results after testing some of the tools in the frame of the Succeed project.

3-Evaluation of tools video: The National Library of The Netherlands


The National Library of The Netherlands  explains  in a video its results after testing some of the tools in the frame of the Succeed project.