BASIC INFORMATION
Name
Staff Week “Libraries – Pioneers of Innovation and Inspiration”
Purpose
The aim of the course „Libraries – Pioneers of Innovation and Inspiration”, organised by the Library of the University of Malta, is to show the role of modern academic libraries as centres of innovation, cooperation and lifelong education. The program will show how academic libraries implement modern solutions in terms of digital resources, new technologies and flexible learning spaces, thus creating inclusive environments available to all users. Participants will learn good practices in the field of digital competence development, increasing the visibility and distribution of scientific research, and protecting cultural heritage.
Form and duration of the initiative
International mobility will be carried out at the SEA-EU partner university, the University of Malta from 11 to 13 November 2025.
Detailed program
Library Staff Week November 2025 Malta .docx
Set of learning outcomes (competences):
- The participant knows the current directions of development of academic libraries in the context of digital transformation and innovative technologies (e.g. AI, Open Science).
- The participant is able to use modern technologies and digital tools to improve library activities.
- The participant shows an attitude of openness to international cooperation and sharing good practices in the environment of academic libraries.
Learning outcomes:
- Knowledge:
1.1 the participant knows the basic and advanced methods of qualitative research used in management and accounting;
1.2 the participant understands the role of libraries in promoting open science, managing research data and supporting transparency in science;
1.3 has knowledge of strategies for the preservation and digitization of cultural heritage and the role of libraries in the protection of national identity; - Skills:
2.1. the participant is able to identify the needs of users and adapt library services to new expectations (e.g. spaces for individual and team work);
2.2. the participant is able to use modern digital tools and technologies to improve library activities and increase the availability of resources;
2.3. the participant is able to prepare and implement activities promoting the library in the academic and local environment; - Social competences:
3.1. the participant shows an attitude of openness to international cooperation and the exchange of good practices among professionals of academic libraries;
3.2. the participant promotes the values of inclusivity, accessibility and diversity in the library and scientific environment;
3.3. The Participant is actively involved in activities supporting the development of information and digital competences of library users.
Criteria for the assessment of learning outcomes:
Learning Outcome | Verification criteria | Form of verification |
1.1 the participant knows the current directions of development of academic libraries in the context of digital transformation and innovative technologies (e.g. AI, Open Science) | 1.1.1 the participant is able to identify and describe at least three current trends (e.g. AI integration, hybrid spaces, personalization of services) | Test |
1.2 The participant understands the role of libraries in promoting open science, managing research data and fostering transparency in science | 1.2.1 the participant is able to explain the basic principles of Open Science and indicate examples of the library’s activities in this area | Test |
1.3 The participant has knowledge of the strategy of preserving and digitizing cultural heritage and the role of libraries in the protection of national identity | 1.3.1 the participant mentions at least two methods of digitization and describes their application in library practice | Test |
2.1. the participant is able to identify the needs of users and adapt library services to new expectations (e.g. spaces for individual and team work) | 2.1.1 The participant analyzes examples of user situations and proposes appropriate forms of support or reorganization of the space | Test |
2.2. The participant is able to use modern digital tools and technologies to improve library activities and increase the availability of resources | 2.2.1 the participant presents a specific example of the use of technology (e.g. AI, applications, digital repository) in the library’s activities | Test |
2.3. The participant is able to prepare and implement activities promoting the library in the academic and local environment | 2.3.1 Verification participant : develops an outline of a promotional campaign or library event and indicates target groups and communication tools | Test |
3.1. The participant shows an attitude of openness to international cooperation and exchange of good practices among professionals of academic libraries | 3.1.1 the participant actively participates in discussions, shares the experience of his/her own institution and reacts to the ideas of other participants | Test |
3.2. The participant promotes the values of inclusivity, accessibility and diversity in the library and scientific environment | 3.2.1 the participant indicates specific actions or solutions conducive to the accessibility of library resources and services for different groups of users | Test |
3.3. The Participant is actively involved in activities supporting the development of information and digital competences of library users | 3.3.1 the participant presents a proposal for a class, workshop or material supporting the development of these competences | Test |
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INITIATIVE
Mobility participants
A person with the current status of an employee of the University of Gdańsk libraries on the day of joining the recruitment process and the planned mobility can apply for recruitment for international mobility. Persons joining the recruitment process cannot apply for or carry out foreign mobility while on any leave. The declared level of English of the participant is at least B1.
Recruitment
Each person joining the recruitment process is required to fill in a special registration form https://forms.office.com/e/tJ3HnCArmZ by July 31, 2025. One of the elements of the form is a cover letter justifying the choice of mobility, which should serve to improve the person’s competences in the field of professional development.
The order in which the funding is awarded depends on the total number of points obtained – applications with a higher total number of points have priority in awarding funding and will be implemented according to the ranking list.
Persons who have submitted a set of required documents and met the requirements for mobility may be qualified for mobility. Funds for this purpose are provided for 2 people.
Recruitment takes place taking into account the respect for horizontal principles described in the Project Regulations § 2 point 8. If you need support in the recruitment process for people with disabilities and special needs, please contact the coordinator of the task seaenergy@ug.edu.pl.
Recruitment criteria
1 | Formal criteria | Met |
status of an employee who is an employee of UG libraries | ||
English language baseline level minimum B1 | ||
Complete application | ||
Substantive criteria | Scoring | |
2 | Substantive evaluation of the motivation letter justifying the choice of mobility, which should be used to improve competences | 0-5 |
3 | Compatibility of the thematic scope of training mobility with the professional work carried out | 0-5 |
4 | Previous participation in a language course within the SEA-nergy project | 0/5 |
Recruitment results
The committee verifying and evaluating applications is obliged to prepare a ranking list divided into a list of qualified, reserve and non-qualified persons. All persons taking part in the recruitment process will be individually informed about its results by e-mail by 06.08.2025 The list of winners will also be available on the Offer – SEA -EU website.
RULES FOR PROVIDING SUPPORT
Participation in the mobility for qualified employees of the University of Gdańsk who meet the criteria is free of charge.
Funding
Funding can be awarded for the implementation of mobility in the period from 11 to 13 November 2025 plus two days for travel. The subsidy is paid in the form of a lump sum of PLN 4625. The subsidy must cover the costs of travel, accommodation and allowances. A detailed list of co-financing rates can be found on the website.
Pre-mobility documentation
Persons who will be qualified for mobility are required to complete:
- electronic pre-test, in which the participant independently assesses the level of his skills before the course,
- request for a business trip on the employee portal,
- transfer details,
- registration on the NAWA platform confirming the eligibility of the project participant,
- registration form of the organising authority.
Post-mobility documentation
Persons who end their mobility are obliged to:
- completing an electronic post-test, in which the participant independently assesses the level of their skills after the course,
- present the original certificate of residence at the partner university.
Completing the mobility
Those who complete the mobility will receive a certificate of mobility.
The verification of learning outcomes involves completing a post-test, in which the participant should obtain a higher number of points compared to the pretest in order to obtain a certificate of competence improvement. Both tests are solved remotely via the Microsoft Forms application.
Contact to the coordinator: seaenergy@ug.edu.pl
The initiative is implemented as part of the project „Support for synergistic and complementary activities of the SEA-EU 2.0 – SEA-nergy project”, which is part of the NAWA programme „Support for European University alliances” from the European Funds for Social Development