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September 27, 2022
- The call is part of the EU’s Next Generation Plan for Recovery, Transformation and Resilience funded by the European Union
The Governing Council today approved the call for the granting or renewal of library funds as part of the European Union-funded Next Generation EU Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan. In total, € 575,460 will be for the supply of paper books in public libraries in order to encourage free access to books.
The libraries concerned must meet the following requirements:
- Be included in the computer catalog of the Euskadi Public Reading Network and in the list of Spanish libraries within the typology of public libraries.
- Make a purchase in paper books at least equal to the amount granted.
- At least 50% of the books purchased will be in Spanish. The rest could be in Basque. In addition, 10% can be used to purchase books in official foreign languages other than those of the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country.
- It will be mandatory to include easy-to-read books and / or large characters in the acquisitions.
- The books acquired must be included in the bibliographic catalog of the collection by 31 December 2023 and must remain there for at least 5 years.
- The suppliers of the materials covered by these grants should preferably be retail companies in the municipal environment.
Libraries that meet the requirements will be funded with a minimum of € 1,500. The deadline for submitting applications will be one month from the day following the publication of the notice in the Official Gazette of the Basque Country.
Next generation UE
The Next Generation EU funds aim to alleviate the damage caused by Covid-19, offer an extraordinary opportunity to implement specific recovery plans and counter the impact of the pandemic on investments and economic activity. The measures to achieve this are structured around six pillars, including the ecological transition, digital transformation and a model of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth that includes: economic cohesion, employment, productivity, competitiveness, research, development and innovation.
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