Dóra Kalydy
ORCID 0009-0006-6647-3478
Library and Information Centre of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Budapest, Hungary
kalydy.dora@konyvtar.mta.hu

doi: 10.5937/cit2547003D
No. 47 (november 2025), str. 3-6

Citizen Science Roadshow in Hungary

Summary

Citizen science, as an integral pillar of open science, has gained increasing recognition in Western Europe, yet its adoption in Central and Eastern Europe has faced unique historical, cultural, and socio-economic challenges. This article presents the Hungarian experience with citizen science in libraries, focusing on a national roadshow organized between November 2024 and July 2025 under the aegis of the Association of Hungarian Librarians. The paper explores the historical background affecting volunteer engagement in the region, the specific strategies needed to foster participation, and the role of libraries as catalysts for community involvement in research. The roadshow’s structure, objectives, and early outcomes demonstrate how libraries, despite limited resources, can effectively implement citizen science initiatives and foster collaborations with researchers and communities. The study highlights the importance of tailored approaches, sustained outreach, and creative problem-solving to advance citizen science in Central and Eastern Europe.

Keywords:

Citizen Science, Libraries, Open Science, Volunteer Engagement, Central and Eastern Europe, Hungary

Submitted: 18th August 2025
Correction to the manuscript: 21th September 2025
Accepted for publication: 16th October 2025

Citizen Science Roadshow in Hungary by Dóra Kalydy is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

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