Dear all, 

The Open Preservation Foundation (OPF) is pleased to welcome the University of Leeds Libraries (UoL) as our latest member. 

Established in 1904, the University of Leeds is one of the largest universities in the United Kingdom. The University of Leeds Libraries' mission is to collect, create, deliver, and preserve huge digital and print collections for current and future research, learning and teaching housing over 3 million items. The Libraries have five designated collections deemed internationally important - more than any other UK library. Their free, public galleries present their exceptional collections of fine art, artefacts, rare books and manuscripts from the world renowned Cultural Collections & Galleries.

Neil Jefferies, Executive Director of the OPF, said: “We are thrilled to welcome UoL as our newest member. They have a fantastic reputation for collaboration and openness, and we hope to join and support them in their endeavours. As UoL embark on their 3rd year of their Digital Library Infrastructure Project (DLIP), this is a wonderful time to join the OPF.”

Read our news item for the full announcement, more information about the University of Leeds Libraries, and more about the benefits of OPF membership.