Launching the BUDDIES Skills Audit Survey: Help Us Map the Skills of Europe’s Libraries 

Public libraries across Europe are changing. They are no longer just custodians of books and information – they are trusted community spaces where people come together to learn, connect, and participate in civic life. But are library professionals being equipped with the skills they need to play this evolving role?

That is exactly the question our project BUDDIES – Connected Libraries & Communities is setting out to answer.

This month, we are launching the BUDDIES Skills Audit Survey, a Europe-wide survey designed to map the competencies and training needs of library staff involved in inclusive community building and participatory learning. And we need your help!

If you are part of a library staff or work in a public library across Europe – a librarian, a community engagement worker, a manager or director, or someone in another library-based role such as a community builder – we invite your participation! You do not need to be an expert in community work to take part; we want to hear from professionals at all levels of experience.