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Information about Europe in public libraries in the Netherlands: 

Information about Europe in public libraries in the Netherlands Croatia 2006

Netherlands Public Library Association (NPLA)www.debibliotheken.nl/english: 

Netherlands Public Library Association (NPLA) www.debibliotheken.nl/english Association: 473 library members National Public Library Institute: innovation, quality, network, IT, reading promotion National Library Portal: www.bibliotheek.nl

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Public library network 1123 public libraries 1800 mobile stops 4,2 mln members 145 mln loans

Why Information about Europe in Public Libraries? : 

Information about Europe in public libraries in the Netherlands Why Information about Europe in Public Libraries? Access to information Public Information service Similar to other government information Supporting citizenship Participating in society New opportunities: work, education, travel-cultural exchange

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Europe Direct Info-Point European citizenship

Integrated information policyof public libraries: 

Integrated information policy of public libraries Europe-information is part of community information/public information community information is basic task of public libraries as information centres integrated information policy: handbook training materials

Transition since the European Commission’s New information and Communication Policy:Info Points Europe (and Carrefours) changed into Europe Direct in 2005: 

Information about Europe in public libraries in the Netherlands Transition since the European Commission’s New information and Communication Policy: Info Points Europe (and Carrefours) changed into Europe Direct in 2005

The role of the EUrope Direct InfoPoint: 

General information The role of the EUrope Direct InfoPoint The role of the Europe Direct Info Point is: to provide general information on the European Union, its institutions and its policies; to inform and promote the use of the programmes adopted by the EU which might have an impact on life in urban areas; to disseminate Community information at local and regional level; to give an initial response to any request for information on the EU and refer people, if necessary, to more appropriate sources; to feed back information to the European Commission; to take part in the debate about EU by holding seminars, meetings, debates etc...

The role of the EUrope Direct InfoPoints: 

General information The role of the EUrope Direct InfoPoints The EUrope Direct InfoPoints are addressing, on one hand, the general public and, on the other hand, special target groups such as local associations and authorities, schools, local media and other special groups. They have many activities targeting specifically a young audience. They are pro-active centres organising events and cultural activities to promote European issues

Host structures: 

Host EUrope Direct InfoPoints are established within a host organization which manages it either alone or in partnership. Regional Governments Provinces/Municipalities/Communities/City Councils Prefectures* Public Libraries Chambers of Commerce Associations Host structures

Agreement: 

Contractual relations Agreement The EUrope Direct InfoPoint is established under agreement between the European Commission and the host organization The agreement defines the reciprocal obligations. as Europe Direct relay, there is a general agreement for four years, with an annual confirmation contract

How do the EUrope Direct InfoPoints come into contact with the public? : 

Relations with public How do the EUrope Direct InfoPoints come into contact with the public? Location Special events Promotional campaigns Services, tools

Development in the Netherlands: 

Development in the Netherlands 12 EUrope Direct InfoPoint’s established in 1996 situated in and performed by public libraries division and specialisation of subjects related to the public library network coordination by NPLA, Netherlands public library association

Current situation in the Netherlands: 

Current situation in the Netherlands 13 Europe Direct (10 former EUrope Direct InfoPoints and 3 former Carrefours) Agreements for 4 years and annual contracts as of 1st of April 2005 Max. Budget 20.000 euro per InfoPoint (was 7800 euro) Preserve the EUrope Direct InfoPoint network (2 former EUrope Direct InfoPoints included as satellites) Continue general website, Al@din service, Europe dossiers Continue coordination by the Association: common promotion, representation, library campaigns

Europe Direct Network in The Netherlands: 

Europe Direct Network in The Netherlands Amsterdam Almere Arnhem Assen Deventer Drachten Eindhoven Leeuwarden Maastricht Rotterdam Utrecht Wageningen Zwolle

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www.europedirect.nl

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The Netherlands EUrope Direct InfoPoints connected to Public Library Network Visitors in public libraries having an EUrope Direct InfoPoint 8.621.000 National information campaign through 1123 public libraries Europa-binder with leaflets in all libraries National library campaigns on Euro etc.

EUrope Direct InfoPoint activities: 

EUrope Direct InfoPoint activities Information, supply, advice Promotion, exhibition Local website Local/regional Training Integrated distribution of materials

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EUrope Direct Network National co-ordination Coordinated Working Group EUrope Direct InfoPoint-Meeting twice a year Annual Working Plan, Division of Tasks, co-operation National information distribution system Special projects Discussion-list: Info-Europa-L national training information markets outreach activities

Promotion of EUrope Direct InfoPoint-Network: 

Promotion of EUrope Direct InfoPoint-Network 2-3 articles a year in Public Library Journal All EUrope Direct InfoPoints on Website at national library portal-NPLA Local/Regional library contacts Regional contacts with EU centres National contacts with ‘European’ organisations

National Promotion Activities: 

National Promotion Activities national/provincial coordinators handbook, checklist, package banners, leaflets, bags, games, video’s, CD press-information local information session exhibitions lectures

Example: National library action on the euro: 

Example: National library action on the euro During One week 1150 public libraries involved cooperation with organisations for the elderly and banks Library network distributes materials

Recent Library Campaign regarding NL referendum on European Constitution: 

Recent Library Campaign regarding NL referendum on European Constitution National activities Coordinated portal: www.onafhankelijkeinformatie.nl www.bibliotheek.nl Aladin reference service: Europe team Press releases E-card Distribution of leaflets, campaign material Local activities Information market in the library Debate with parlementarians Local press

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Campaign on Enlargement and EUrope Direct InfoPoint Bulletin Board

Working Group Activities: 

Working Group Activities Annual programme Subgroups Stock of information Distribution of materials Public Relations, promotion ICT-applications

EUrope Direct InfoPoint co-workers of the Netherlands : 

EUrope Direct InfoPoint co-workers of the Netherlands

Cooperation with other organisations: 

Cooperation with other organisations Speakers from Team Europe European Parlementarians Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other ministries Youth organisations Embassies

Library portal Bibliotheek.nl and digital reference service Al@din: 

Library portal Bibliotheek.nl and digital reference service Al@din Information desk on the internet Answering questions Knowledge data base Domain specialization: Europe Solving queries together Promotion in co-operation

Co-operation with Eurodesk: 

Network The network serves as a special regional service for the distribution of Eurodesk information to young people. A cooperative structure has been launched called: Go Europe?! Co-operation with Eurodesk

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Co-operation of 4 national services related to youth and Europe Network of EUrope Direct InfoPoints and regional Youth Information Points Website: www.go-europe.nl Common Training Newsletter

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International practice Secundary schools Higher education Vocational education Language studies Essay and lecture aid Certificate qualification Other education links

Most relevant activities: 

Activities Most relevant activities Activities with schools Exhibitions Workshops and seminars on funding and EU programmes Newsletter (electronic or paper version)