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Programme

Schedule Presenters

The schedule is subject to change.

If you have any questions related to the event, please contact Alžběta Karolyiová.

The conference week will offer a programme consisiting of sections including:

Schedule

Monday
  • Topic of the day: Informational and Analytical Services at Masaryk University Libraries

  • 9:30–10:00

    Coffee and Registration

  • 10:00–11:30 Morning Block

    MUNI LIB Introduction

    RNDr. Miroslav Bartošek, CSc.

    The presentation will introduce the network of Masaryk University Libraries and the centralized services provided by the Library Information Centre for MU Libraries: library system, coordination of purchasing and access to electronic information resources, digitization and digital libraries.

  • Scientific Information Centre Tour

    Mgr. Pavla Rimešová

  • Icebreaker Activity

  • 11:30–12:30

    Lunch

  • 12:30–15:00 Afternoon Block

    From Standard-Makers to Learning-Facilitators: Redefining the Academic Librarian

    Mgr. Vojtěch Velísek

    At Masaryk University, we've addressed two interconnected challenges: developing effective information literacy standards and transforming librarians into skilled educators. This presentation explores our practical experience with both standard-setting and librarian professional development. On one hand, the session covers our journey creating information literacy standards—including the missteps, revisions, and lessons learned along the way. The process taught us as much about organizational change as it did about educational frameworks. On the other hand, the presentation will demonstrate how academic librarians must master the balance between teaching explicit knowledge (database searching, citation tools) and fostering tacit understanding (critical awareness, information intuition). Join us to discover how these experiences can inform your own library's approach to both standard development and professional growth.

  • Library support with Working Papers and Policy Reports publishing

    Mgr. Jiří Poláček, Ph.D.

    The Faculty of Economics and Administration publishes two series of academic texts, which the library helps to publish. These are Working Papers and Policy Reports in the field of economics, i.e. preprints of scientific articles in the first case, and texts to help policy decision-making in the second case. The presentation summarizes what the library needs to do to ensure that these texts are published and indexed.

  • Participant presentations

  • 15:00

    Brno Tour

    Voluntary Activity

Tuesday
  • Topic of the day: Research Data Management and Promotion of Open Science

  • 8:30–9:00

    Coffee

  • 9:00–11:30 Morning Block

    MUNI Data Management Strategy

    RNDr. Michal Růžička, Ph.D.

    This lecture will present the Data Management Strategy of Masaryk University. Emphasis will be placed on its key components, highlighting the structure, goals, and implementation steps of the strategy. Participants will gain insight into how MU approaches data governance, quality, accessibility, and long-term stewardship.

  • Data Management Support in Libraries

    Mgr. Pavla Martinková

    What challenges do humanities scholars encounter while working with data? The talk offers a hands-on view of research data support from a perspective of library open science methodologist and data steward. It focuses on collaboration with researchers on data management plans, tools and resources libraries can use, tailored support for Czech funding agencies, and the workings of the national data steward community.

  • ORCID at MU

    Mgr. Dana Vlachová, DiS.
    Mgr. Eva Špillingová

    This lecture will introduce the implementation and development of ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) at Masaryk University. It will highlight the key components of MU’s approach to integrating ORCID into research workflows, including its benefits for researchers, institutional infrastructure, and data management.

  • 11:30–12:30

    Lunch

  • 12:30–15:00 Afternoon Block

    Open Science Support at Masaryk University: The Role of MUNI Libraries

    Mgr. Marika Hrubá

    This presentation will explore the internal coordination and support structures for Open Science at Masaryk University, focusing on the role of the implementation group composed primarily of library professionals. It will detail the group’s functioning, organizational backing, and key activities supporting the university’s OS agenda. A particular emphasis will be placed on the recently awarded project aimed at developing the research environment and its potential to co-finance library-led Open Science initiatives. The talk will provide insights into effective intra-university collaboration models and the integration of libraries as central actors in OS implementation.

  • Participant Presentations

  • Workshops in the Scientific Information Centre

Wednesday
  • Topic of the day: Digital Information Tools for Libraries

  • 8:30–9:00

    Coffee

  • 9:00–11:00 Morning Block

    Appendices Generation for Habilitation Procedure and Professor Appointment Procedure

    Mgr. Jiří Kratochvíl, Ph.D.

    Czech researchers aiming to obtain the title of Associate Professor or Full Professor must, among other things, provide an overview of their publications, including citation metrics. Since preparing this overview is time-consuming, they often request assistance from MU libraries. The University Campus Library has therefore developed its own online system connected to the Web of Science and Scopus databases, in which authors can identify their publications, and which subsequently generates the required data. The aim of this presentation is to familiarize the audience with the university's requirements for researchers and to introduce the system for preparing the publication overview.

  • E-loan Service: How It Works

    Marcela Mečlová, DiS.

    In this paper, we explore the E-loan service, which is available to students and employees of Masaryk University. The service includes more than 10 thousand digitized titles, and it is available through the MU Central Library catalogue. Our contribution contains statistical data, security and the transformation E-loan went through during the Covid-19 pandemic between 2020 and 2022.  

  • Book Covers National Service

    Vendula Urbánková

    Book Covers National Service is a collaborative project that connects libraries, publishers, and other institutions. Its goal is to make visual and content-related information about books accessible to libraries‘ users. The presentation introduces how the system works, for whom the system is intended, what are system‘s features, and the types of content that can be contributed. As a part of contribution, we also address the benefits for both libraries and users. Furthermore, the presentation includes a demonstration of incorporating a cover into the system. 

  • 11:00–12:00

    Lunch

  • 12:00–14:00 Afternoon Block

    AI in Libraries: From Automated Cataloguing to Conversational Interfaces

    Mgr. Marian Nevrlý

    We will explore practical applications of artificial intelligence in library environments, focusing on automated classification and cataloguing, and the development of a simple AI-powered chatbot. Drawing on real-world implementations at the Scientific Information Centre and Library, we will demonstrate how large language models can streamline subject topic extraction and UDC classification. Additionally, we will present a chatbot application designed to assist users with common queries and resource discovery. The session will include Python code and no-code examples, implementation insights, and reflections on challenges and opportunities for integrating AI into library workflows.

    Mgr. Monika Řičicová

    This presentation sheds light on the role of academic libraries in supporting students, educators, and researchers as they navigate the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence. With AI tools becoming increasingly integrated into the academic environment, libraries are uniquely positioned to foster AI literacy and provide support for diverse user needs. The talk will explore how libraries contribute to the development of AI-related competencies, including technical skills, ethical awareness, critical thinking, and the practical use of generative AI tools in academic work. It will also highlight how libraries can assist educators in integrating AI meaningfully into their teaching practices – through consultations, learning materials, and institutional collaboration. Finally, the presentation also touches on broader institutional strategies, communication approaches, and the importance of sustaining academic integrity and student well-being in the age of generative AI.

  • Participant Presentations

  • 16:00–18:00

    Guided Library Tour

    Central Library, Faculty of Social Sciences
    Library of Teiresiás – Support Centre for Students with Special Needs

  • 19:00

    Social Event: Networking Dinner in Brno

Thursday
  • Topic of the day: Data Analysis and Visualisation for Research Evaluation

  • 8:30–9:00

    Coffee

  • 9:00–11:30 Morning Block

    Services of the Centre for Scientometric Support and Evaluation

    Mgr. Michal Petr

    Scientific publishing is a world full of ideas, inspiration, new challenges and opportunities. It is not always easy to navigate in a highly competitive environment. In the team called the Centre for Scientometric Support and Evaluation (CSSE) at Masaryk University, we believe that the advantage lies in those who can analyse the environment and find useful information in it. The mission of CSSE is therefore to decipher scientific communication using bibliometric methods while respecting the principles of good practice in research evaluation and to provide results for the strategic plans of the university, the faculty, but also as an analysis of the publication portfolio of individuals.

    Using several specific examples, we will show how bibliometrics, in the form of a dedicated service, can be useful for different levels of the university environment and as a supporting tool for research evaluation. Recognising that good practice is often not followed and that bibliometrics can lead to uncontrolled algorithmization, we will not refrain from mentioning the importance of adequate training, respect for disciplinary diversity, and the maintenance of common sense.

  • Library System Data Visualisation

    Mgr. Marian Nevrlý

    In an age where libraries must operate efficiently, adapt to user needs, and justify resource allocation, data has become a critical asset. This presentation explores how visualising library system data through Power BI can transform raw numbers into actionable insights. Using a custom-built dashboard, we showcase key indicators—including borrowing trends, popular and neglected titles, overdue items, and user activity—designed to support informed decision-making for library administrators. By turning complex datasets into intuitive visuals, we can better understand usage patterns, optimise collection development, and ultimately enhance the user experience. Join us for a demonstration of how libraries can leverage data visualisation to become more proactive, responsive, and impactful.

  • Participant Presentations

  • 11:30–12:30

    Lunch

  • 12:30–15:30 Afternoon Block

    Publication Performance Data Visualization

    Mgr. et Mgr. Stanislav Hasil
    Mgr. Alžběta Karolyiová

    A large amount of data is currently being produced for various science assessments and rankings. At the same time, thanks to university systems and databases such as Web of Science and Scopus, a large amount of data is available about publications. It is not within the power of researchers to navigate all these data and systems, let alone combine them and draw conclusions from them. That is the role of libraries. This two-part presentation will focus on the processing of data for faculty and faculty administration, from cleaning and editing to analysis and presentation.

  • Interactive Session – Developing Analytical Dashboards for Library Services

    Mgr. et Mgr. Stanislav Hasil
    Mgr. Alžběta Karolyiová

    Following on from the previous presentation and demonstration, a guided workshop will be held for participants to practice preparing their own analysis under the supervision of the presenters. Participants can choose between two levels of difficulty.

    • The beginner level starts with importing already prepared cleaned data, and leads through its minor adjustments, setting up relations to preparing visualization.
    • The advanced level starts with finding suitable data and leads through its transformation to visualization.
Friday
  • Topic of the day: The Future of Academic Libraries: A Collaborative Vision

  • 8:30–9:00

    Coffee

  • 9:00–11:30 Morning Block

    Participant Presentations

  • MUNI LIB Strategy

    Mgr. Jiří Poláček, Ph.D.

    Presentation introduces the Strategic Plan of Masaryk University Libraries for the years 2025–2028, outlining a comprehensive vision for the future of academic libraries as inclusive, innovative, and collaborative hubs of knowledge. The plan emphasizes the integration of cutting-edge technologies, such as AI and next-generation platform, to enhance access to information and support research, education, and community engagement. Key focus areas include open science, data management, information literacy, sustainable development, data-driven decision-making, and internationalization. The strategy also highlights the importance of user-centered services, interdepartmental cooperation, and the professional development of library staff, positioning the libraries as vital contributors to the university’s academic and societal mission.

  • Participant Roundtable and Feedback Session

  • 11:30–12:30

    Closing and Farewell Lunch

Participants’ Presentations

One of the main objectives of our meeting is to talk diversity and differences, as well as similarities.
To get to know more about what our libraries and librarian jobs are like, we ask all participants to prepare a short presentation. Try to follow instructions given below:

    • 10–15 minutes
    • MS PowerPoint (or pdf, Canva etc.)
    • The presentation should focus on the topic you chose during registration. The topics were: Informational and Analytical Services of Academic Libraries; Research Data Management and Promotion of Open Science; Digital Information Tools for Libraries; Your Library: Wins and Lessons Learned
    • Deadline: send us your presentations via e-mail by 18 August, 2025

Presenters 

in alphabetical order

 

RNDr. Miroslav Bartošek, CSc.

Head of Library Information Centre

Miroslav Bartošek has been a member of the MU Department of Computer Technology since 1981. He started his career as a system programmer and since 1991 he has been involved in IT support of MU libraries. He founded and for more than a quarter of a century headed Library Information Centre - a methodological and system centre for library support. He is currently involved in the coordination of the purchase of EIR for science, research and teaching at MU, cooperates in the implementation of open science at MU and is also the main expert guarantor of the national CARDS project aimed at the acquisition and deployment of the next-generation Library Platform for a consortium of academic and research libraries in the Czech Republic.

 

Mgr. et Mgr. Stanislav Hasil

Information Literacy Specialist, Open Science methodologist, Central Library, Faculty of Arts

Stanislav studied History and Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in History, but is now currently working at the Central Library of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, as a faculty guarantor of The Register of Information on Results, lecturer of Information Education, Open Science methodologists and support in the field of scientometrics and scientific publishing.

 

Mgr. Marika Hrubá

Open Science Manager, Library Systems and Open Science

Marika Hrubá is an Open Science Manager at Masaryk University, where she coordinates Open Science activities at the institutional level. She leads the university’s Open Science Implementation Group and oversees project support related to Open Science. Her responsibilities include managing Open Science support and related infrastructure. She has long-standing experience in research support within the university environment, a background in academic libraries, and expertise in science education and training.

 

Mgr. Alžběta Karolyiová

Research Data Analyst, Scientific Information Centre, Faculty of Economics and Administration

Alžběta Karolyiová works as a data analyst at the Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University. At the Scientific Information Centre, she focuses mainly on data analysis related to publication activities, research evaluation and open science. She regularly prepares reports and interactive dashboards for faculty leadership and supports strategic decision-making with data. She is also part of the Health Economics, Policy and Innovation Institute, where she conducts research-oriented data analysis related to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to her analytical work, she has experience with project coordination and financial management in both academic and non-profit settings. She works mainly with Power BI and Python, and enjoys exploring new tools and technologies.

 

Mgr. Jiří Kratochvíl, Ph.D.

Head of the University Campus Library

He started working at the Masaryk University Campus Library, where he became a head of the library in 2015. He is involved in information literacy activities for science and medicine students. He also specializes in Scholarly Journal Predatory Attributes Occurrence Analysis. He published about both topics in local and international journals indexed in Web of Science or Scopus.

 

Mgr. Pavla Martinková

Subject-specialist librarian, Central Library, Faculty of Arts

Aspiring to make library services better and science more open, Pavla works as UX designer and open science support at the Faculty of Arts. She‘s an information and library studies graduate with a bachelor‘s trip into aesthetics, now continuing with her doctoral studies at Charles University, focusing on information behaviour of humanities students.

 

Marcela Mečlová, DiS.

Librarian, Central Library, Faculty of Law

Marcela is a librarian at the Central Library of the Faculty of Law at Masaryk University. Her main responsibilities include providing library services to the university’s students, academic staff, and the general public, digitalization of books for the Digital Library, and more recent publications to the E-loans services platform. Marcela also takes care of the library’s social media accounts and organizes various educational courses and social events.

 

Mgr. Marian Nevrlý

Data analyst and AI methodologist, Scientific Information Centre, Faculty of Economics and Administration

Marian Nevrlý works as a data analyst and AI consultant at the Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University. His work focuses primarily on descriptive data analysis and data visualisation. He graduated with a master’s degree in teacher education, specialising in English linguistics and literature, along with the social sciences. His interest in languages eventually led him to natural language processing and Python. At the conference, he will present two contributions: Library System Data Visualisation and AI in Libraries. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, studying Standard Chinese, and exploring the applications of artificial intelligence in education and language.

 

Mgr. Michal Petr

Department Head, Centre for Scientometric Support and Evaluation

Michal originally studied history and archaeology. After working for a few years in the discipline, he was appointed at the Masaryk University. The missing collective Czech expertise in research assessment was a unique opportunity for building a dedicated expert centre and linking to international communities. Now, the centre works closely with the senior management on the university's research strategies, develops methods and implements different evaluations, research funding methods, and provides scientometric and research integrity support. Michal is personally interested in promoting responsible evaluation in the Czech context and enjoys studying the interactions between assessment and research cultures. Despite prevailing managerial tasks, Michal flirts with little research in research evaluation topics.

 

Mgr. Jiří Poláček, Ph.D.

Head of Scientific Information Centre, Faculty of Economics and Administration

Jiří Poláček is a graduate in mathematics, computer science, and pedagogy, but he has been working in a library for over twenty years, currently as its head. He is interested in data analytics, information literacy, support in the field of open science, and, most recently, in the strategic development of library services at Masaryk University.

 

Mgr. Pavla Rimešová

Subject-specialist librarian, Scientific Information Centre, Faculty of Economics and Administration

Pavla works as a subject-specialist librarian at the Faculty of Economics and Administration. In her current role, she is responsible for managing various aspects of information literacy, including designing and delivering educational programs for students. She also oversees integrating electronic resources into the library's services, manages social media communication, and contributes to writing articles and newsletters to keep library users informed about library updates and services. Moreover, she leads workshops in the library's makerspace, where librarians provide hands-on training on technologies such as 3D printing, laser engraving, etc.

 

RNDr. Michal Růžička, Ph.D.

Department Head, Advanced Data management, Institute of Computer Science

Michal Růžička is a FAIR data specialist at Masaryk University, where he heads the Department of Advanced Data Management at the Institute of Computer Science. He holds a master’s and doctoral degree in computer science, with a focus on computer security and data management in digital libraries. Throughout his career, he has worked on numerous projects in the field of digital libraries and long-term data preservation. He is currently responsible for implementing the Open Science strategy at the university, developing data management systems, and contributing to national initiatives in scientific research and data stewardship.

 

Mgr. Monika Řičicová

AI methodology specialist, Central Library of Faculty of Arts

Monika Řičicová is one of the AI methodology specialists at the Central Library of Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, where she supports the integration of artificial intelligence into teaching and learning across disciplines, helping both students and educators navigate AI tools effectively and responsibly. She is also a doctoral researcher in the field of educational sciences, focusing on the role of generative AI in self-regulated learning among university students.

 

Mgr. Eva Špillingová

Analyst, Experience Design and Analytics

Eva Špillingová is part of the Experience design and analytics team at EOSC CZ. Her main focus is on research evaluation at national and institutional level and Open Science in the context of evaluation. She coordinates the integration of ORCID and is the contact person for this area at MU.

 

Vendula Urbánková

Librarian, Central Library, Faculty of Law

Vendula is a librarian at the Central Library of the Faculty of Law. Her specialization mainly covers reader services and management of long-term loans for the academic staff and doctoral students. Furthermore, Vendula contributes to the Book Covers National Service project, a platform used by the majority of Czech libraries that provides information about books. Vendula also manages social media accounts and organizes social events.

 

Mgr. Vojtěch Velísek

Marketing and Information Education specialist, Central Library, Faculty of Science

Studied Czech Language, Literature and Intercultural Communication at MUNI, where he looked into credibility in communication. Currently studies at the Department of Information and Library Studies at MUNI and works at the Central Library of the Faculty of Science. He teaches Digital Competencies & Tools, Information Literacy in higher education environments and he is interesterd in service design.

 

Mgr. Dana Vlachová, DiS.

Librarian, Central Library, Faculty of Social Studies

Dana has been working at the Central Library of the Faculty of Social Studies of Masaryk University since 2007. She is responsible for electronic information resources, topics related to science and research, and, for the past five years, primarily managing unique research identifiers for all academic members and publishing students. She has also been a lecturer for library information literacy courses since their launch in 2012 and is currently also looking after the faculty AI project.

 

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