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Holmquist Consult

International advisor

My mission is to globally enhance the role of libraries as pivotal centers for learning and community engagement. I have planned and hosted conferences, and I am a renowned keynote speaker and workshop host as well. With extensive experience as a library director in both Denmark and New Zealand, I have spearheaded innovative projects like the digital learning initiative ’23 Mobile Things’ and the collaborative effort ‘Buy India a Library.’ I also have experience in library advocacy at a European level through the Library Advocacy Lab. I am recognized as a Library Journal Mover & Shaker.

Currently, I lead Holmquist Consult, offering my expertise as an international advisor in library, learning, and leadership to help libraries and other cultural and learning institutions worldwide. My recent endeavors include a national initiative focused on digital skills for the Danish Union of Librarians, and I am working on a global learning project aimed at fostering community and learning through library engagement.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me to discuss how we can collaborate.

+45 6068 8768
jan@holmquistconsult.dk

Liz McGettigan

Director of Digital Library Experiences, SOLUS UK

Jan has been my collaborator on various international projects for several years. It is a pleasure to work with Jan, but what is even more important: You can count on him to deliver innovative, high-quality results.

Christian Lauersen

Biblioteks- og borgerservicechef. Roskilde kommune

I have collaborated with Jan in both formal and informal contexts throughout my career. Jan is creative, results-oriented, and incredibly strong in building relationships. He is a skilled and very impactful communicator and one of the best at turning ideas into action. At the same time, he is passionate and genuinely believes that libraries make a positive difference in society.