by Stephen Wyber | Sep 30, 2026 | eBooks, innovation, News Story
Copyright reform is again on the horizon in Europe. Not only is the 2019 Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market under evaluation, but the European Commission has also called for evidence about a series of potential reforms and, just yesterday, 29... 
by KR21 | Sep 21, 2026 | eBooks, News Story
When? Date: 21 October 2026 Time: 11:00-12:30 CEST What? Established by the KR21 programme, the Community of Practice provides a space to share experiences, exchange knowledge, and collaborate on practical solutions to the legal, market, and technological... 
by Stephen Wyber | Sep 7, 2026 | artificial intelligence, eBooks, innovation, News Story, publishing rights
The months between now and the end of the year are likely to be among the most intense of this mandate of the European Parliament and Commission since it started work in 2024. The process on some legislation is coming to a close, while other proposals are due to be... 
by KR21 Guest | Jul 16, 2026 | eBooks, News Story
Blog post by Benjamin White Download as an Infographic A Study of 100 Contracts, published by Knowledge Rights 21, shines a light on the critical issue that contracts severely undermine the ability of libraries to deliver access to knowledge to support research,... 
by KR21 Guest | Jul 16, 2026 | eBooks, News Story
Blog post by Ana Lazarova Explore the Report Check Out KR21’s Recommendations Libraries are essential infrastructures for research, education, culture, and lifelong learning. Every day, academic, public, research, and school libraries connect people with knowledge,... 
by Stephen Wyber | Jul 7, 2026 | artificial intelligence, eBooks, innovation, News Story
Throughout the second half of 2026, Irish representatives will take charge of the vast majority of meetings of the European Union’s Member States. As usual, this presidency will be about advancing ongoing legislative agendas, but also offer opportunities to highlight...