About Us
Welcome to LibrarIN!
LibrarIN is a Horizon Europe project that supports European libraries in rethinking how they are managed, funded, and connected to their communities. It examines how libraries can take on new roles and design services in collaboration with citizens, organisations, and local communities, using public value co-creation and demand-driven innovation as guiding principles.
LibrarIN Research Outputs
Conceptual and empirical research documenting library innovation, services, and community engagement.
LibrarIN Policy Recommendations
Evidence-based policy briefs supporting participatory, demand-driven library services across Europe
LibrarIN
Toolkit
Practical tools and frameworks supporting social innovation in European libraries.
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Testimonials
"The vision of LibrarIN is to discover, analyse and provide managerial and policy recommendations for transformative strategies that integrate the co-creation of value in public libraries through the introduction of a new paradigm of public service and social innovation.”
- Anna Triantafillou, Director of ATC's Innovation Lab, LibrarIN Project coordinator
“LIBER is proud to be a partner in LibrarIN. The goals of the project align well with LIBER's strategy to stimulate research libraries to build bridges to society, strengthen public engagement and help academic institutions re-define their societal role in the creation and exchange of knowledge. LIBER will engage its network of 400+ research libraries to make the project a success.”
- Martine Pronk, Executive Director, LIBER
“The Library Policy Tracker is a clear, user-friendly tool that helps policymakers understand and compare library regulations across EU countries.”
“Analysing international good practices helps us assess what can be adapted locally and inspires the creation of new library services.”
“The Knowledge Base Repository offers a valuable, up-to-date overview of key themes shaping the transformation of public libraries.”
“The project’s conceptual framework clarifies how value co-creation and social innovation can be applied in library services.”
“The Library Survey revealed unexpected trends and deepened my understanding of how innovation is unfolding across different library systems.”
“The case studies turn policy into practice, showing how impact can be measured, funding secured, and partnerships built.”
“The relationships built through the project created lasting professional connections and shared learning across the library community.”













