EODOPEN project goals are

to make 15 000 textual materials from the 20^th and 21^st centuries digitally available
to reach more than 1 million people in Europe, particularly young people and those with special needs
to spread best practice in rights clearance among the professional community internationally.

Introducing EODOPEN

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Have you often found that some materials cannot be digitally accessed because of their complex copyright?

News

Estonian National Copyright Workshops: Empowering Understanding of Intellectual Property

Two informative seminars on copyright were held at the Tartu Public Library on May 31 and at the University of Tartu Library on October 11, 2023. Both events were a significant step toward enhancing awareness and knowledge among librarians on the complexities and practical applications of copyright, aiding them in applying these principles effectively in their respective professional domains.

Workshop in Slovenia Explored Copyright Challenges in Digitizing Contemporary Literary Works

On October 6th, a workshop titled "Practical Experiences in Resolving Copyrights of Contemporary Literary Works" was held at the City Museum in Ljubljana, organized by the National and University Library, Slovenia (NUK). During the workshop, NUK presented its experiences in resolving copyright issues related to contemporary works, which were obtained as part of the European EODOPEN project. The seminar also covered the content and results of the EODOPEN project, for which NUK leads a work package aimed at adapting digitized works for mobile device users and individuals with visual impairments.

Project Meeting in Budapest 2023: Fostering Digital Accessibility and Collaboration

EODOPEN's Remarkable Showcase at LIBER and WLIC Conferences

EODOPEN made a remarkable debut at the LIBER Annual Conference 2023 and the World Library and Information Congress 2023 (WLIC2023, IFLA), underscoring our core values of user dialogue, audience development, copyright matters, and on-demand access to concealed collections. The presentation shed light on the project's goals, outcomes, and its potential to transform the accessibility of cultural heritage materials for everyone.

From Shelf to Screen: Authors’ Voice Support for Digitization at Vilnius University Library

Olomouc Research Library Successfully Hosted EOD Network & EODOPEN Meeting

In collaboration with the Moravian Library, the Olomouc Research Library successfully organized a joint EOD network & EODOPEN meeting. This two-day event, held on May 10th and 11th, 2023, at the centrally located Hotel Arigone in Olomouc, Czech Republic, focused on project progress, the future of libraries, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

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Project status: 11000 books digitized, 3,3 mln people reached, 17 months to go

Partners

The project consortium is led by the University of Innsbruck (UIBK) and consists of 15 partners representing 11 European countries ranging from the most Western part of Europe to the most Eastern part.

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