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      |project_title=Identification of a training and organisational model aimed at supporting the valorisation of librarians as facilitators for lifelong learning
      |contract_number=2003 -I/03/B/PP-154193
      |funding_period=Jan 2004 - Dec 2005 (24 mo)
      |coordinator=[[Xenia Constantinou]]<br>[[Nikoletta Koutsakou]]<br>
Maria Rosa Zanacchi (Overall Coordinator)
      |funding_agency=European Union (Leonardo da Vinci Programme)
      |total_cost=€26,390.50 (CNTI Budget) <br>
€264.503,00 (Total Budget)
      |partners=IAL Nazionale, Italy (contractor) <br>
Department of Information Science, UK<br>.
[[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]], Cyprus <br>
Oktfordvil, Hungary <br>
Edaforum, Italy <br>
CERTAM, Italy <br>
Riga Technical University, Latvia <br>
Foundatia Marco Polo, Romania
      |website=http://www.BiblioForMeda.net
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The Biblio.for.mEDA Project was funded under the European Commission’s Leonardo da Vinci programme. The project was carried out in collaboration with partners from Italy, Hungary, Romania and Latvia.
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|overall_objectives=The aim of the project is to compare and analyse best practice in the public library systems of the participating countries in order to develop an organisational and training model, which will promote the role of the librarian in the facilitation of lifelong Learning.  
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*Gathered documentary evidence of the role of public libraries in lifelong learning;
*Undertook a survey of libraries showing best practice in the development of lifelong learning services;
*Identified different organisational approaches, training methods, strategies and practices in the participating countries;
*Analysed the organisational and training needs that need to be addressed if libraries are to play a key role in lifelong learning;
*Developed training and organisational models which could transform public libraries into key agents of the lifelong learning agenda.


==Background==
European Union strategies have highlighted the need for education and training activities to promote improvement in the knowledge, qualifications and skills necessary for the building of the knowledge society. Public libraries, as important community focal points, are increasingly recognised as key agents in the lifelong learning agenda. This project compared and analysed best practice in the library systems of the participating countries to develop an organisational and training model with the aim of promoting the librarian’s role in the facilitation of lifelong learning.


==Products of the Biblio.For.Meda project==
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* Gathered documentary evidence of the role of public libraries in lifelong learning;
* Undertook a survey of libraries showing best practice in the development of lifelong learning services;
* Identified different organisational approaches, training methods, strategies and practices in the participating countries;
* Analysed the organisational and training needs that need to be addressed if libraries are to play a key role in lifelong learning;
* Developed training and organisational models which could transform public libraries into key agents of the lifelong learning agenda.
 
==Dissemination seminar==
The Dissemination seminar took place at the [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]] premises on Nov. 24, 2005. The invitation was send to more than 40 NGOs, 200 active individuals through mailing lists, four Colleges/Universities, several Governmental Organizations and posted on line at www.tech4peace.org. Participants included representatives from five NGOs, five Colleges/Universities, three people of the media, one Government representative and one member of the parliament.
 
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|Peace Center
|NGO
|Dr. Maria Hadjipavlou
|President
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|CITI: Cyprus Intercultural Training Initiative
|NGO
|Elia Petridou
|CITI Coordinator
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|MC-Med: The Management Center of the Meditterranean
|NGO
|Selen Mesutoglu
|Project Manager
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|CUC: Cyprus Youth Center
|NGO
|Xenia Constantinou
|Vice President
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|Cardet
|NGO
|Charalambos Vrasidas
|President
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|SIT Cyprus: The Accredited Institution of Higher Education <br>World Learning
|University
|Selhan Zeki
|co-academic director for Cyprus
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|Intercollege
|University
|Pambos Vrasidas
|Vice-Head of Education
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|P.A. College
|University
|Nikleia Eteokleous
|Assistant Professor
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|University of Cyprus
|University
|Yiola Papadopoullou
|Lecturer
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|University of Cyprus
|University
|Joseph Joseph
|Head of Depertment
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|Radio Epistrofi
|Radio
|Kyriakos Pierides
|Journalist
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|Radio Mayis
|Radio
|Hasan Kahvecioğlu
|Journalist
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|Media Industry
|Media
|Panikos Michael
|CEO
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|Cyprus Parliament
|Parliament
|Takis Hadjigeorgiou
|Committee for Education
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|CAPA: Cyprus Academy for Public Administration
|Government
|Marios Michaelides
|Officer
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==External Links==
*[http://www.biblioformeda.net Official Website]
*[http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ls/disresearch/bibliomeda.html Short Report at Loughborough University]
*[http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ls/disresearch/biblio%20web/index.htm Project's website at Loughborough University]
*[http://209.128.81.248/view/137300-NmRmN/Biblio_for_mEDA_Project_Leonardo_Programme_flash_ppt_presentation Power Point Presentation about the project]


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Formal Project Description
Contract Title Biblio.For.Meda - Identification of a training and organisational model aimed at supporting the valorisation of librarians as facilitators for lifelong learning
Project Acronym Biblio.For.Meda
Lead Partner IAL Nazionale, Italy
Agreement n° 2003 I/03/B/F/PP-154193
Partners Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute
Department of Information Science (UK)
Oktfordvil (HU) Edaforum (IT)
CERTAM (IT)
Riga Technical University (LY)
Foundatia Marco Polo (RO)
Countries of the action Cyprus
United Kingdom
Hungary
Italy
Latvia
Romania.
Cost of Action €264,503.00
Grant €198,378.00
Cost for FWC €26,390.50
Grant for FWC €19,792.87
Dates 01/10/2003 - 30/09/2005


Website Biblio.For.Meda Website
About Project Biblio.For.Meda
Overall objective(s)
The aim of the project is to compare and analyse best practice in the public library systems of the participating countries in order to develop an organisational and training model, which will promote the role of the librarian in the facilitation of lifelong Learning.


Expected Results
  • Gathered documentary evidence of the role of public libraries in lifelong learning;
  • Undertook a survey of libraries showing best practice in the development of lifelong learning services;
  • Identified different organisational approaches, training methods, strategies and practices in the participating countries;
  • Analysed the organisational and training needs that need to be addressed if libraries are to play a key role in lifelong learning;
  • Developed training and organisational models which could transform public libraries into key agents of the lifelong learning agenda.