Creativity & AI in Vratsa & Dolj Libraries (CreAI-VDLib - ROBG00257) - ROBG00257
What is the purpose?
Specific Objective: 4.2 - Improving equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning through developing accessible infrastructure, including by fostering resilience for distance and on-line education and training
The project "Creativity and artificial intelligence in the libraries of Vratsa and Dolj" will change the quality of work of both public institutions, through the introduction of a Virtual Assistant, and through the training of librarians, information specialists in the border region will be given the opportunity to be on the the high level expected by their users. Within the framework of the project, it is planned to implement the creative academy for children to work with AI, which will be organized by the two libraries and will be aimed at participants from 9 to 15 years old in the border area. It will also give a glimpse of such advanced AI in everyday life and help develop their creativity in a new and modern way.
What is the budget?
397.517,49 €, from which 318.013,98 € FEDR and 79.503,51 € National Contribution
Who implements the project?
Lead partner (LP): Regional library Hristo Botev, Bulgaria
Partner 2 (P2): Alexandru & Aristia Aman Dolj County Library
What is the implementation period?
Start date: 2025-08-29
End Date: 2027-02-28
Period: 18 months
Where it is implemented?
Vratsa, Bulgaria
Craiova, Dolj, Romania
What will happen?
- Training of librarians from Vratsa and Dolj and implementing a digital assistant in service
- Equipment for training rooms
- Awareness activities among target groups and stakeholders
- Project communication
- Inspiring the creative mind of adolescents through artificial intelligence
What will be the results (what is the contribution to the program)?
- RCO85 - Participations in joint training schemes: 20
- RCO87 - Organizations cooperating across borders: 7
- PSO4 - Investments in education, training and life-long learning services: 2
- PSR4 - Annual users of the supported investments in education, training and life-long learning services: 50
- RCR81 - Completion of joint training schemes: 220
- RCR84 - Organizations cooperating across borders after project completion: 7
Status
The project is currently in implementation.