ester omella

Ester Omella Claparols is the Head of Library Territorial Planning and Quality at the Diputació de Barcelona, where they design and execute the Library and Mobile Library Plan. They implement innovative library services focused on community engagement and co-creation of knowledge. Ester has experience as an associate professor at the University of Barcelona and as a professor at UNED, and they are a prolific author in professional literature, addressing issues such as loneliness and social isolation through public libraries. They have served as a member of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and contributed to the global advancement of library services through various international initiatives.