Arqus Libraries of the Future seminar series at Durham University

The Arqus Community of Practice ‘Libraries of the future’ invites staff members of the Arqus universities to their hybrid meeting ‘Cultural heritage in Arqus Member Libraries’, organised by the Durham University on 14th and 15th January 2026.

The theme of this event is Library activities in European Cultural Heritage and Arqus Member Libraries will focus on heritage and special collections, archives, conservation, digitisation, and related topics.

Over two days, professionals from Arqus member libraries, and academic departments will come together to discuss the current developments and opportunities in managing and working with heritage collections across the Arqus Alliance university libraries.

Specific areas to be covered include:

• The use of heritage and special collections and archives in teaching and learning
• The use of heritage and special collections and archives in research
• Heritage and special collections and archives in external and civic engagement
• Digital initiatives in and with special collections and archives
• Conservation and preservation
• Heritage science and the history of the book
• Staff development in heritage collections

Speakers will be from Durham University and from other Arqus member institutions.

Venue: Teaching and Learning Centre, Durham University.

Wednesday 14th 10:00-16:00

Thursday 15th 09:30-15:00

This event is only open to members of all Arqus Alliance Universities, and it is aimed at library staff and any Arqus staff member interested in heritage collections.

For those joining online closer to the time you'll be reciveing a teams link to join.