We are honored to reveal the winner of the inaugural Clarivate Library Innovation Awards, recognizing library teams whose work demonstrates exceptional innovation, measurable impact, and meaningful service to their communities.

Across ELUNA, IGeLU and IUG, finalists presented thoughtful, forward-looking initiatives that showcased how libraries continue to lead with creativity, collaboration and user-centered design, Today, we celebrated the projects that stood out as the strongest examples of excellence in 2025 at the ELUNA 2026 Conference.

ELUNA member library category

• Winner: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, U.S.
• The project: initiative to scale and automate the identification, acquisition and delivery of low or no cost course materials.

Stay tuned to learn more about story of winning project.

We extend our appreciation to every library that submitted an initiative and to the user group communities whose partnership shaped this inaugural year. The breadth and quality of submissions reaffirm the critical role libraries play in advancing learning, community impact and equitable access to information.

Warm hearted congratulations to the 2026 winner and thank you for inspiring libraries worldwide.