From 6 to 10 October 2025, librarians from the Bibliography and Bibliometrics Department at the Medical University of Silesia participated as a partner in the Health Sciences Librarians' Staff Week from the Erasmus+ program. The meeting took place at NOVA Medical School in Lisbon, brought together librarians from medical universities in Finland, Spain, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, and Italy.
The mobility training involved a virtual element, during which the participants' institutions were presented, and a stationary element containing thematic presentations. The program also included visits to the university libraries of NOVA Medical School and NOVA School of Business and Economics.
During their presentations, the specialists addressed key issues for modern academic libraries, including:
- supporting researchers and students in their search for scientific information and systematic reviews
- bibliometrics and analysis of scientific output
- open science, open access, and research data management
- development of library collections and catalogs
- modern forms of teaching and research support.
The meeting provided an opportunity for librarians from medical universities from different countries to share their experiences and discuss the challenges facing academic libraries, as well as ways to effectively support the scientific activities of academic communities.
Exchange with foreign specialists provided a new perspective on current activities and will contribute to library service improvement. Taking part in the project proved to be a valuable source of inspiration and motivation for future development.
