Research and education supported by Amsterdam libraries

Hosting Higher Education Institution:
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam – University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Institution website:
https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/divisions/university-library
Country:
Netherlands
Language:
English
Dates:
Monday, 5 October, 2026 to Friday, 9 October, 2026
Registration fee:
N/A
Fee reductions/waivers:
N/A
Maximum number of participants:
20
Deadline for applying:
Monday, 4 May, 2026
Accommodation:
Accommodation not provided
Contact person details:
erasmusweek@vu.nl

Amsterdam Staff Exchange 2026

From 5 to 9 October 2026, the libraries of three higher education institutions in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, will jointly organise an Erasmus+ Staff Week. The theme of this event will be Research and Education Supported by Amsterdam Libraries.

What to expect

Experts at the libraries of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), and University of Amsterdam (UvA) will highlight different aspects of how they support education and research at their respective institutions and will showcase some of their initiatives and best practices.

Examples of topics that will be discussed are:

  • The use of library services and collections in learning environments
  • Research Data Management
  • Research impact and valorization
  • Support for open Educational Resources
  • Opportunities and challenges of AI in the library practice

The detailed program will be finalised at a later date.

Schedule

The schedule for the week will be as follows:

  • Monday morning: no programme to allow for travel
  • Monday afternoon & Tuesday: hosted by VU Amsterdam
  • Wednesday: hosted by Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS)
  • Thursday & Friday morning: hosted by University of Amsterdam (UvA)
  • Friday afternoon: no programme to allow for travel

How to apply

If you work in a library at a higher education institution and are interested in the proposed themes, we encourage you to apply. The only requirement is professional proficiency in English.

The number of participants is limited to 20, with a maximum of 2 attendees per institution. You may register your interest through our online form until 4 May 2026. We will let you know if you can attend shortly after the application deadline.

Registration has closed.

Further information

All relevant information about the staff week will be shared with participants on a dedicated website at a later date. For any questions or assistance, you can contact us at erasmusweek@vu.nl.