The URCA library invites you to its 2nd Staff Week revolving around user training: come and meet us near Paris, in Reims, to explore the city of Champagne, and to share your experiences as librarians taking part in user training. In workshops, we’ll address topics such as the growing use of AI and the need to train our students to use it adequately, the ways in which we can encourage critical thinking against the rise of fake news, and how to manage a new generation of students.

Located 50 minutes from Paris and 30 minutes from Charles de Gaulle Airport by train, the URCA has a privileged position, in the middle of the Champagne vineyard. Some guided tours will also take place to show you the lovely city of Reims and its Champagne cellars. The library will cover the costs for welcome coffee, lunches, visits and tours. As accomodation is not provided, applicants will also receive hotel recommandations.

The University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne is part of the INVEST european university alliance. URCA is a multidisciplinary training and research university positioned and recognised nationally and internationally in the bioeconomy field. Rooted in its region (5 university towns - 13 campuses) but with an international outlook, URCA contributes to the dynamism, attractiveness, international competitiveness, and the development of higher education and research at a national and European level.

The URCA library is a group of 11 libraries located on every campus of the University. These academic libraries are open to anyone who needs information and documents; their librarians welcome and advise anyone coming in, as well as train their users and give access to resources to the students and staff. Over 2,300 seats are available in the 11 libraries, and their print collections and online resources aim to meet the needs of the University’s students and staff, both for teaching and for research purposes.