On October 10-11, 2024, the EOD network and EODOPEN project teams gathered for a final joint meeting in Tartu, Estonia, hosted by the University of Tartu Library. This two-day event marked the culmination of an inspiring collaboration dedicated to enhancing digital accessibility and service delivery in libraries across Europe.

The meeting opened with a warm welcome from the project leaders, followed by insightful presentations and updates from various workgroups:

Development, Communication, and Dissemination: Discussions focused on engaging broader audiences and maximizing the impact of EODOPEN’s resources. The team also presented a new video summarizing key project achievements, providing a dynamic visual celebration of these shared milestones.

Project Achievements Demo: A special infographic was showcased, highlighting key outcomes from the EODOPEN project, along with innovative formats designed for delivering digitized materials to users with special needs.

Clearance Tools: Updates were shared on essential tools for assessing and documenting rights clearance, ensuring digital content remains accessible while respecting intellectual property rights.

Day 1 concluded with an enlightening presentation on Tartu’s role as the 2024 European Capital of Culture, followed by a city tour and a social dinner, where participants had the opportunity to connect and reflect on their shared achievements in a vibrant, welcoming setting.

Day 2 began with a talk on the role of language data in future research infrastructure, followed by a demonstration of new tools in semantic search and the latest version of the common portal’s front end for digital libraries.

The meeting concluded with a forward-looking discussion on potential future projects, inspiring attendees to explore new initiatives to build upon EODOPEN’s successes. This was followed by an annual update on EOD and ODM services.

We extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to all partners who made this project a success. Your dedication and innovation have laid a strong foundation for continued collaboration and progress in digital library services across Europe. Together, we look forward to a future filled with new possibilities, inspired by the achievements celebrated in Tartu.

October 11, 2024