Libraries in Saxony and Thuringia – European multimedia centres. A study visit to German libraries by members of the Polish Librarians Association Cover Image

Biblioteki Saksonii i Turyngii – europejskie centra multimedialne. Wyjazd studyjny członków Stowarzyszenia Bibliotekarzy Polskich do bibliotek niemiec
Libraries in Saxony and Thuringia – European multimedia centres. A study visit to German libraries by members of the Polish Librarians Association

Author(s): Maja Wojciechowska
Subject(s): Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika
Keywords: Libraries in Saxony; Libraries in Thuringia; multimedia centres; german libraries; biblioteki saksońskie; biblioteki turyńskie; centra multimedialne

Summary/Abstract: The article reports on a study visit paid by a group of Polish librarians to libraries in German regions of Thuringia and Saxony which took place in 7 - 11 June 2010. The aim of the visit was to observe daily activities of the libraries in these two regions of Germany. Thanks to the use of new media and information technology the libraries have become modern multimedia centres. The visit was a good opportunity to discuss with German librarians issues connected with reading promotion, library buildings modernization and multimedia centre management.

  • Issue Year: 6/2011
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 164-169
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Polish