Internet Archive Europe Lecture at Leiden University
Renowned digital librarian Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive, will deliver a lecture at Leiden University on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 16:00 to 17:00 CET. The event will take place at Rapenburg 73, Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands (2311 GJ), in the Telders Auditorium.
📢 Register here to attend the event.
Brewster Kahle and the Mission of the Internet Archive
Brewster Kahle has dedicated his career to creating a digital library accessible to all, preserving over 145+ petabytes of data—including books, web pages, music, television, and software. The Internet Archive collaborates with 1,200+ library and university partners worldwide to safeguard cultural heritage and enhance public access to knowledge.
Founded in 2004, Stichting Internet Archive / Internet Archive Europe is a non-profit research library that works with European cultural heritage organisations to archive digital collections. Thanks to support from KPN/XS4ALL, these valuable resources are stored in the Netherlands.
Exploring AI and Digital Archives in Europe
With the encouragement of European directives, new opportunities are emerging to make digital collections more dynamic and accessible. This lecture will explore how Internet Archive Europe can collaborate with research institutions and cultural heritage organisations to expand access to digital archives.
Key discussion points will include:
- Developing assistive technologies to help individuals with reading difficulties access library resources.
- The potential for Public AI to reflect European values and support smaller languages.
- Using AI and machine learning to address major challenges like climate change.
- Leveraging AI for enhanced metadata and improved searchability of vast collections.
Join the Discussion on the Future of Digital Knowledge
This lecture is an opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the future of AI, digital libraries, and open access in Europe. How can Internet Archive Europe and its partners maximise the potential of AI to serve the public good?
đź“… Event Details:
đź“Ť Location: Telders Auditorium, Leiden University, Rapenburg 73, Leiden, Netherlands
đź•“ Date & Time: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 16:00 – 17:00 CET
đź”— Register now
🗣️ Language: English 🇬🇧
This event is open to researchers, librarians, and anyone interested in the intersection of AI, digital preservation, and open access.
