This is the inaugural event as part of the Libraries for Democracy series. It features a keynote address by EU Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, Mairead McGuinness, followed by a panel discussion moderated by the Librarian and College Archivist Helen Shenton at Trinity College Dublin with special guests. The event will explore the role of libraries, knowledge and open dialogue in supporting democratic societies, reflecting Trinity’s commitment to academic freedom, civic engagement and informed public debate. The Library of Trinity College Dublin in collaboration with the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts & Humanities Research Institute is hosting the event on Friday 25th September, 5pm-7pm. All are welcome, click to book.
The event forms part of the Trinity Arts & Humanities Research Festival and European Researcher’s Nightduring Trinity’s Research Week. The Libraries for Democracy series is taking place at Trinity College during Ireland’s hosting of the EU Presidency.
Panellists include:
- Director of the National Library of Latvia, Dagnija Baltiņa
- Secretary General of LIBER (Association of European Research Libraries), Anja Smit
- Director of National Archives of Ireland, Orlaith McBride
- Head of Libraries Development for the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) in Ireland, Stuart Hamilton
