FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Netherlands
Address
National Library of The NederlandsCountry
City
The HagueStreet address 2
Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 5Mobile Phone
+4523116070Telephone
23116070E-Mail (2)
andrew.cranfield@eblida.orgE-Mail (3)
andrew.cranfield@eblida.orgE-Mail (4)
andrew.cranfield@eblida.orgWebsite
Click HereYear of Establishment
1992Contact Person1
John Andrew Hartvig S CranfieldJob Title 1
DirectorContact Person 2
Majella CunnaneJob Title 2
Administration OfficerOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community development, Environment/Sustainable development, Heritage, International/Cultural relations, Youth and educationGeneral Information
The European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations is an independent umbrella association of library, information and documentation associations and institutions in Europe.
Mission and Objectives
Vision
EBLIDA envisions democratic, equitable and sustainable European societies in which libraries guarantee free and unhindered access to information, knowledge and culture.
Mission
As the knowledge and networking hub for European libraries and associations, EBLIDA lobbies at the EU level to ensure:
- Greater visibility of libraries among policymakers
- Supportive policies and legislation across all European governance levels
- Adequate funding and capacity building so libraries can fulfil their missions.
- Furthermore, EBLIDA aspires to support libraries’ transition into broader societal hubs centred on access to knowledge, media literacy and reading promotion.
Main Projects / Activities
European Library Associations Network (ELAN) - to strengthen library associations in Europe and to advocate for libraries at the institutions of the European Union.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
Promoting libraries and their contribution to European society (and beyond) within the framework of ALF
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
To join forces in the EURO/MED region to promote dialogue and citizen empowerment through libraries and to advocate for mutual understanding and democratic dialogue