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On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Jesuit monk György Káldi’s Bible translation, the ELTE University Library and Archives and the Department of Early Modern History at ELTE’s Faculty of Humanities are organising a commemorative conference on November 20, 2026, in the ground-floor community circle room of the library building at 6 Ferenciek Square. All visitors are welcome!

As part of Open Access Week 2026, CHARM-EU organized a two-day online event showcasing opportunities and institutional practices regarding open-access publishing for researchers and library professionals. Two staff members from the ELTE University Library and Archives delivered presentations: Tibor Móring spoke about supporting open science and library services related to open-access models, while Liza Németh discussed ELTE’s transformative "Read & Publish" agreements and their role in supporting research. The presentations illustrated how the library facilitates open-access publishing through infrastructure, consulting, and administrative support, thereby fostering the institutional implementation of open science.

The annual conference of the HUN-REN ARP Data Repository, held on October 8, 2026, focused on current issues surrounding the long-term preservation and sustainable management of research data. In her presentation, Eszter Pálvölgyi-Polyák—a staff member at the ELTE University Library and Archives—examined the metadata management practices of the American data repository ICPSR, as well as the application of the FAIR principles and solutions that facilitate the reuse of research data. The presentation offered valuable international insights and best practices for the domestic data repository community.

ELTEfind, the shared discovery service of ELTE libraries, is now available with a renewed interface and a new search system.

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the events of the 1956 Revolution and War of Independence, the ELTE University Library’s 1956 newspaper collection – which includes Egyetemi Ifjúság (University Youth), the newspaper of Eötvös Loránd University – was once again placed in the hands of its former editor, György Gömöri, a poet and literary historian.

Led by the Library Council President, the University Library Service’s Quality Manager and the K21 Quality Management Coordination Committee President, the second quality management awareness-raising training session for ELTE librarians was successfully held on 29 October 2026, with nearly 30 participants.

From late October 2026 until December 20, all members of the ELTE community will have free trial access to the Britannica Academic database, which offers a wide range of reliable, expert-vetted academic and educational content. In addition to entries, biographies, primary source documents, images, videos, and other multimedia materials, the platform provides advanced search, citation, and translation tools. The database can be accessed from within the university network or remotely via an ELTE VPN connection; we encourage you to take advantage of this trial period to explore the features and capabilities of the service.

The ELTE–NFI University Film Club screening and discussion series continues. We welcome university members from all ELTE faculties.

The ELTE–NFI University Film Club screening and discussion series continues. We welcome university members from all ELTE faculties.

On November 4, 2026, LIBER will host an English-language webinar titled “Improving Open Access Practices in European Research Libraries,” which will showcase library initiatives aimed at advancing open access. During the event, seven European research libraries will present their open access projects—implemented as part of the LIBER Cascading Grants 2026 program—and share the experiences and best practices gained during their execution. The webinar is free to attend but requires registration; it offers valuable insights into successful methods for providing institutional support for open science and open access.

The ELTE–NFI University Film Club screening and discussion series continues. We welcome university members from all ELTE faculties.

The LIBER AI Pulse webinar series, conducted in English, explores current issues surrounding artificial intelligence as they relate to research libraries through a series of concise, 30-minute online presentations. The autumn sessions will address copyright and licensing matters concerning artificial intelligence, as well as the role of AI literacy and library competencies, with a particular focus on research library practice. These webinars are free of charge but require registration; they offer an opportunity to share professional experiences and discuss AI-related topics of importance to library professionals.

Due to the national holiday, the ELTE University Library and Archives will be closed on 23 and 24 October 2026.

In the K21 Quality Management Coordination Committee’s third-quarter report for 2026, the working group leaders provided an overview of the results from the past quarter, as well as ongoing work and changes.

On October 26, 2026, Clarivate will host a webinar in Hungarian titled "Smarter Literature Management with EndNote Online: Organize, Cite, and Share," which demonstrates the practical use of the EndNote Online reference management system. Participants will learn how to import and organise references, utilize shared libraries to support research collaboration, and employ the "Cite While You Write" feature in Microsoft Word, as well as how to work with various citation styles. This free training session—which requires registration—provides practical guidance on managing academic literature and efficiently preparing publications throughout the entire research process.

Our series, titled “Mosaics from the Heritage of ELTE”, presents some of the outstanding cultural heritage of Eötvös Loránd University. The artwork of the month is the Browning Reflector and its Accessories.

On October 21, 2026, Clarivate is organizing a Hungarian-language webinar titled "Exploring and Leveraging the Potential of Open Science," which highlights the roles of open science and research intelligence in enhancing the visibility of scientific outputs. The presentation will demonstrate how tools like Web of Science facilitate the discovery of open-access research, the measurement of research impact, the identification of collaborations, and the development of research strategies. This free webinar—open to researchers, librarians, research managers, and institutional leaders—requires registration and offers practical guidance on increasing the accessibility, visibility, and societal impact of research findings.

On October 29, 2026, Springer Nature is hosting an English-language webinar titled "How do Journals Operate: An Editor's Guide to Navigate the Journal Publication Process," presented by Ties Nijssen, Executive Publisher at the company. The session offers insight into the operations of academic journals and the manuscript review process, while also providing practical advice for successful publication. Participants in this registration-only event can ask questions during a live Q&A session and receive valuable guidance on developing their publication strategies.

The ELTE–NFI University Film Club screening and discussion series continues. We welcome university members from all ELTE faculties.

As part of the Green Bridge volunteer expert program, we are pleased to welcome groups of elementary and high school students on guided tours of the ELTE University Library and Archives’ Green Library. During the program, we invite students to explore our library building and discover the secrets of our Green Library.