Byblios Project

26/01/2026

📚 BYBLIOS Project dissemination in Portugal: promoting inclusive libraries with Desincoop

As part of its outreach activities, the BYBLIOS Project was presented in Portugal during the Seminário da Inclusão Social de Pessoas com Deficiência in Guimarães, thanks to the initiative of project partner Desincoop.

The event brought together local stakeholders to explore how school and public libraries can become inclusive community hubs — supporting learning, social participation, and employment opportunities for people with cognitive disabilities.

Special focus was given to the BYBLIOS inclusive internship model, showcasing practical pathways to build autonomy, skills, and confidence through real work experiences in libraries.

These moments of exchange help strengthen local collaboration and spread inclusive practices across Europe.

👉 For more info, visit the website: https://www.bybliosproject.eu/blog/byblios-project-dissemination-in-portugal-promoting-inclusive-libraries-with-desincoop

26/01/2026

📚🤝 Recent event: “Inclusion and diversity in school libraries”

On September 12, 2025, the BYBLIOS Project hosted an inspiring meeting in Guimarães at the Biblioteca Municipal Raul Brandão, bringing together local institutions, educators, and policymakers to discuss inclusion and diversity in school libraries.

The event featured testimonials from trainees, round tables on BYBLIOS experiences, and reflections on inclusive public policies and the evolving role of libraries as spaces for lifelong learning and community development.

BYBLIOS continues to promote libraries not only as physical places, but as inclusive environments where people with disabilities are valued and empowered.

👉 For more info, visit the website: https://www.bybliosproject.eu/blog/recent-event-inclusion-and-diversity-in-school-libraries

A project to make school libraries an environment to boost up skills in people with disabilities.

26/01/2026

📚 BYBLIOS Project dissemination event in Germany: strengthening inclusive libraries

The BYBLIOS Project recently held an important dissemination event in Germany, in cooperation with weltgewandt e.V. near Berlin, bringing together policymakers, researchers, library professionals, interns, and local stakeholders.

The meeting focused on sharing BYBLIOS goals and results, highlighting libraries as inclusive community hubs that support learning, participation, and employment opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.

Special attention was given to the BYBLIOS inclusive internship model, showcasing how adapted roles, mentoring, and structured learning pathways can foster autonomy and professional growth.

This event marked a key milestone in strengthening networks and spreading inclusive library practices across Europe.

👉 For more info, visit the website: https://www.bybliosproject.eu/blog/byblios-project-dissemination-event-in-germany-strengthening-inclusive-libraries

The BYBLIOS dissemination event in Germany brought together experts from the Berlin government, academia, and the library sector to discuss inclusive libraries as community hubs for learning and employment. Held near Berlin, the event highlighted innovative internship models supporting the professio

26/01/2026

🏘️📚 Libraries as community hubs: a new handbook for a changing Europe

Across Europe, libraries are evolving into vibrant community hubs — inclusive spaces for learning, connection, creativity, and civic participation.

As part of BYBLIOS Work Package 5, we are finalizing the Byblios Handbook, a key resource bringing together good practices, tools, and insights from international working groups to support libraries in this transformation.

The handbook will offer practical guidance, highlight new skills for librarians, and share real experiences from across Europe to inspire local action and innovation.

Together, we’re shaping the libraries of tomorrow — more inclusive, dynamic, and community-driven.

👉 For more info, visit the website: https://www.bybliosproject.eu/blog/libraries-as-community-hubs-a-new-handbook-for-a-changing-europe

As part of Work Package 5 of the Byblios Project, we are finalizing a new European handbook dedicated to reimagining libraries as inclusive community hubs. Drawing on the contributions of international experts and stakeholders, this handbook collects good practices, tools, and inspiring ideas to sup

30/10/2025

On October 13th, 2025, the University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara hosted the event “Inclusione ai crocevia – A Dialogue among Schools, Universities and Institutions for a Future of Work and Active Citizenship” as part of the BYBLIOS Project.

Here are some highlights from the event:
- Schools are community hubs for shared learning and civic engagement, the presence of the regional network of school libraries was precious to think together of the future of the project.
- The University team presented a Protocol of Inclusion and the digital Career e-Portfolio. The focus was on the important of the figure of tutors in supporting inclusion processes.
- The Third Sector drives change — but needs institutional support. These the words of the NGOs who spoke at the event.
- Institutions and the world of work emphasized that inclusion through employment brings dignity, belonging, and well-being — not just income.

Here is the motto of the event:
“Inclusion is not a destination, but a way of walking together.”
Read more here:
https://www.bybliosproject.eu/blog/inclusione-ai-crocevia-schools-universities-and-institutions-together-for-a-future-of-work-and-active-citizenship

06/10/2025

🌍 INCLUSIONE AI CROCEVIA
📅 October 13, 2025 | 9:00 – 13:30
📍 University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara – Rectorate Auditorium

A morning dedicated to dialogue, collaboration, and new ideas for a future of inclusive work and citizenship.
Join schools, universities, institutions, and communities to discover the results of the BYBLIOS Project and share voices of inclusion from across Europe 🇮🇹🇷🇴🇩🇪🇵🇹🇪🇸

🎓 Certified participation grants 0.5 CFU to students (L-39/LM-87).

👉 We look forward to welcoming many of you – vi aspettiamo numerosi!

15/09/2025

12/09/2025

We have involved more than 25 experts all over Europe to investigate the future of libraries. At the heart of the interviews, the role they can play to promote inclusion and reflections on how they could be important spaces for employability of people with disabillities.
Here is one of the first interviews.
Enjoy the interview to Dr. Adelina Pinto, Vice-Major and Councillor for Education of the Guimarães City Council.

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11/09/2025

Great work of our partners in Portugal.
Social innovation going on!

In the next days we will share the important initiatives partners have led in the last months: internships, interviews, conferences, community moments to explore how libraries can become community hubs to promote inclusion.

BYBLIOS, Making school libraries an environment to boost up job skills in disabled people
Projeto Nº 2023-1-IT02-KA220-ADU-000161194