BiblioVision 2026 – Research Data Management

BiblioVision 2026 – The Strategic Role of Academic Libraries in Research Data Management

On November 18, 2026, the OBVSG, in collaboration with Graz University of Technology, invites you to the next BiblioVision in Graz.

The event will focus on the question of what strategic role academic libraries can play in research data management in the future. Together, we will examine current developments and international best-practice examples, discuss experiences from Austria, and identify prospects for future development.

Date: November 18, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Registration: from 10:00 a.m.
Place: Aula TU Graz
Online-Stream: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Keynotes and Panel Discussion)
Participation: free


Program:

10:00 - 11:00Registration, Coffee & Networking
11:00 - 11:10Welcome and Opening Remarks
11:10 - 12:10Keynotes
- Six priorities for research data management. A shared agenda for research libraries
Roxanne Wyns, Innovation Manager bei LIBIS
- Developing research data services in smaller research libraries
   Liise Lehtsalu, Head of Library bei Eurac Research
12:10 - 1:00Panel Discussion
1:00 - 2:00Lunch Break
2:00 - 3:00Gallery Walk
3:00 - 3:15Results of the Gallery Walk
3:15 - 3:30Closing Remarks & Outlook
3.30Wrap-Up & Networking

Registration

Registration for BiblioVision 2026 is now open!

You have the option to attend the entire event in person at Graz University of Technology or to follow the keynote speeches and panel discussion online via Webex from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The interactive Gallery Walk will take place exclusively on-site.

Participation is free of charge. Please note that on-site seating is limited. Once we receive your registration, we will check availability and confirm your on-site participation separately via email.

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