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TU Wien Bibliothek wins Open Library Badge

Our commitment to more openness in science and society was honoured with the Open Library Badge.

Open Library Badge

The initiative Open Library Badge aims to create an incentive system for libraries in Germany, Switzerland and Austria to promote more openness in science and society through library engagement. The badge makes library activities and services more visible and is awarded by an expert jury.

An openness checklist consisting of 15 criteria should be comprehensively met by award winners. Best practice examples, opens an external URL in a new window demonstrate individual solutions and encourage other libraries to follow suit.

TU Wien Bibliothek received the badge for the following criteria: