6-7 July 2017, Europeana Aspiration, Europeana Foundation Approach

1. Europeana Aspiration,
Europeana Foundation
Approach
ENA MC meeting, Copenhagen, 6 July 2017
Uldis Zarins
Submarine from "The Book of the Ocean ...
Illustrated"
The British Library, Public Domain

2. Our Aspiration - previous version
We build on Europe’s rich cultural heritage
and make it easier for people to use,
whether for work, for learning or just for
fun. Our work contributes to an open and
creative society, now and in the future. We
transform the world with culture.

3. Our Aspiration - adjusted version
We transform the world with culture. We
build on Europe’s rich cultural heritage and
make it easier for people to use for work, for
learning or for fun. Our work contributes to
an open, knowledgeable and creative society.

4. Our Approach - ENA
We are the community that shapes Europeana. We believe in creative
collaboration and teamwork. We are committed to making, sharing,
promoting and repurposing Europe’s digital cultural heritage.
To achieve this we:
● use our individual expertise to encourage innovation and foster cross-
border and cross-domain collaboration between people from cultural
heritage, creative, technology, education and research areas;
● develop, validate and implement the standards and frameworks that
improve access and discovery;
● participate in Europeana governance and strategy;
● promote Europeana’s activities within professional networks.

5. Foundation Approach (1)
The Europeana Foundation is made up of a Governing
Board and a team of expert staff. Together with the
Europeana Network Association - whose members are from
diverse organisations across Europe - we strive to realize
the vision of a common digital platform for the cultural and
scientific heritage sector.

6. Foundation Approach (2)
The members of the Governing Board are legally and
financially responsible for the activities of the Europeana
Foundation. The Board decides on strategy and prioritizes -
through the Business Plan - the yearly activities of the
Europeana Foundation staff.

7. Foundation Approach (3)
Together, we create a landscape in which cultural heritage
institutions from all domains can work with us and each
other to provide high-quality digital content and reduce
barriers to its reuse. We lead changes within the cultural
heritage sector that positively impact its institutions, the
economy and society. We work with our partners and allies
to develop frameworks, standards, strategy and policy, and
to raise funds.

8. Foundation Approach (4)
In line with the Governing Board’s agreed priorities,
Europeana Foundation staff provide the technical
expertise and the platform for sharing Europe’s digital
cultural heritage. Our platform covers the whole data
journey from preparation to publication. Our belief in
innovation, openness and interoperability is central to all
that we do, and is embedded in our strong R&D work.

9. Foundation Approach (5)
There are extensive possibilities in using digital cultural
heritage for both specialists in creative industries, research
and education and for the wider public. We reach these
markets through partnerships with professional networks
and digital libraries worldwide, integration in existing apps
and services, and through local, national and international
engagement campaigns. Our results feed into future
strategy and improve our services for partner institutions.

10. Next steps
➔ Adjusted version of Aspiration statement to be
approved by the Members Council;
➔ Foundation Approach to be discussed at the MC
meeting;
➔ Foundation Approach to be approved by the Governing
Board in September meeting.

11. 6 July 2017