2025
Learning from the Past, Informing the Future
April 7-9, 2025
Fiesole, Italy
Learning from the Past, Informing the Future
Celebrating 25 Years and Looking Forward
Over the last 25 years the scholarly communication sector has risen to the challenges set by rapidly
changing times and technology, trends and expectations. This anniversary Retreat presents the
opportunity to reflect on the journey so far, review the questions raised over the years and revisit
major themes in order to respond to the priorities facing us today and to prepare for tomorrow.
Join us in Fiesole as we look to the coming 25 years and, in a climate of dialogue, participation and
partnership together with representatives from across the sector, contribute to identifying shared
strategies to pave the way for a sustainable, multifarious and equitable future in the ever-changing
landscape of higher education, working towards more widespread, open and inclusive access to
cultural heritage and knowledge.
Celebrating 25 Years and Looking Forward
Over the last 25 years the scholarly communication sector has risen to the challenges set by rapidly changing times and technology, trends and expectations. This anniversary Retreat presents the opportunity to reflect on the journey so far, review the questions raised over the years and revisit major themes in order to respond to the priorities facing us today and to prepare for tomorrow. Join us in Fiesole as we look to the coming 25 years and, in a climate of dialogue, participation and partnership together with representatives from across the sector, contribute to identifying shared strategies to pave the way for a sustainable, multifarious and equitable future in the ever-changing landscape of higher education, working towards more widespread, open and inclusive access to cultural heritage and knowledge.
Host 2025
EUI (European University Institute) is the leading institute in Europe dedicated to social sciences and humanities. Founded in 1972 by the six original members of the then European Communities, the EUI connects academic excellence and research capabilities across Europe and to the world of policy and practice, for the betterment of society.
CLIR (Council on Library and Information Resources) champions a world in which information and cultural heritage are preserved, accessible, useful to - and reflective of - all people, cultivating partnerships with an international network of libraries, archives, museums, governmental organizations, nonprofits, and educational institutions to create and preserve a commonwealth of knowledge.
Committee
Programme
- Gracian Chimwaza - Executive Director ITOCA, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Michael Levine-Clark - Dean of the University of Denver Libraries, Colorado, USA
- Charles Henry - President CLIR, USA
- Buhle Mbambo-Thata - University Librarian at National University of Lesotho, Lesotho
- Ann Okerson - Director, Offline Internet Consortium, USA
- Stephen Rhind-Tutt - President at Coherent Digital, USA; CLIR Board member
- Julien Roche - University Librarian and Director of the Libraries, University Lille, France; LIBER President
- Cécile Swiatek Cassafieres - LIBER board member; University Librarian - Université Paris Nanterre, Paris, France
- Pep Torn - Library Director, European University Institute Library, Fiesole, Italy
- Giannis Tsakonas - Director, Library & Information Centre, University of Patras, Greece
- Charles Watkinson - Director, University of Michigan Press, USA
Co-founders
- Barbara and Michele Casalini - Casalini Libri, Italy
- Rebecca Lenzini - Charleston Hub, USA
- Katina Strauch - Charleston Hub, USA
Organization
- Antonio Cordola - Casalini Libri, Italy
- Leah Hinds - Charleston Hub, USA
- Giulia Scarpelli - Casalini Libri, Italy
Programme
- Gracian Chimwaza - Executive Director ITOCA, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Michael Levine-Clark - Dean of the University of Denver Libraries, Colorado, USA
- Charles Henry - President CLIR, USA
- Buhle Mbambo-Thata - University Librarian at National University of Lesotho, Lesotho
- Ann Okerson - Director, Offline Internet Consortium, USA
- Stephen Rhind-Tutt - President at Coherent Digital, USA; CLIR Board member
- Julien Roche - University Librarian and Director of the Libraries, University Lille, France; LIBER President
- Cécile Swiatek Cassafieres - LIBER board member; University Librarian - Université Paris Nanterre, Paris, France
- Pep Torn - Library Director, European University Institute Library, Fiesole, Italy
- Giannis Tsakonas - Director, Library & Information Centre, University of Patras, Greece
- Charles Watkinson - Director, University of Michigan Press, USA
Co-founders
- Barbara and Michele Casalini - Casalini Libri, Italy
- Rebecca Lenzini - Charleston Hub, USA
- Katina Strauch - Charleston Hub, USA
Organization
- Antonio Cordola - Casalini Libri, Italy
- Leah Hinds - Charleston Hub, USA
- Giulia Scarpelli - Casalini Libri, Italy
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Registration
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Registration
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Practical Information
Accommodation
Grand Hotel Baglioni
Located in the heart of Florence, the Grand Hotel Baglioni is housed in a magnificent 19th-century building, in which past and present coexist in perfect harmony. The warm and welcoming atmosphere and high level of service make it one of the most famous and renowned hotels in Florence.
The Grand Hotel Baglioni will also be the location for our Conference Dinner on Tuesday 8th April.
The Grand Hotel Baglioni offers a special rate for Fiesole Retreat delegates, with prices set at:
- €261 (single use)
- €291 (double room)
for bookings made before 6th March 2025.
To take advantage of this offer, you can book directly through this link, or using the Group Attendee code FR2025 on the hotel's website.
Hotel Palazzo Castri
Palazzo Castri 1874 is a sophisticated boutique hotel in the heart of Florence, charming and delightful down to the last detail.
“La Limonaia” is the hidden garden at Palazzo Castri 1874 – a peaceful and relaxing oasis where you can rest and regenerate.
The Hotel Palazzo Castri offers a special rate to Fiesole Retreat delegates on bookings between 7th to 9th April 2025 made before 2nd January 2025.
To take advantage of this offer, you can book directly through this link, using the code CAMP-FIESOLE.
NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa
With its 13th Century tower and marvellous frescos, the five-star NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa – thought to be the oldest hotel in Italy – is truly extraordinary.
The 'Locanda Porta Rossa' is mentioned in a letter dating back to 1386, and a new building was constructed on the spot in the 16th century, incorporating the 13th-century tower.
The Torrigiani family owned the building from 1559 and lived there for over two centuries renting it to hoteliers in the first half of the 19th century.
Hotel Orto dei Medici
Hotel Orto de' Medici is located in Via San Gallo, in the historic centre of Florence, and the site in which Lorenzo de' Medici's established a school of art and sculpture. It is said to be in the Florence garden of Orto de' Medici, in 1489, that Lorenzo de' Medici met the exceptionally gifted young sculptor, Michelangelo Buonarroti. The Hotel, with its charming wooden floor and the original frescoes, still keeps that magic atmosphere from its past.
Hotel Villa Bonelli
The Hotel Villa Bonelli is a small jewel located in the heart of the historic village of Fiesole and at the same time surrounded by the sweetness of the Tuscan countryside. The hotel has charming rooms overlooking the breath-taking views of the Fiesole hills.
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