Library Science

Library of the university of Konstanz; © Universität Konstanz

Important Despite the Internet: Libraries Bring People Together

Even in today’s digital age, libraries are losing none of their appeal, finding themselves in more demand than ever as pleasant, inspiring and communicative places in which to learn and research.More ...
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Library and Information Science in Germany

Library and information science is far from being an established discipline at German universities – but appears to have good chances of success in the field of interdisciplinary research.More ...
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Libraries at the click of a mouse: online lending

No-cost access to digital media any time, anywhere – that’s the idea behind online lending. More than 300 libraries in Germany are already offering this Internet-based service. The way forward, or a bit of technical tomfoolery?More ...
Reader at Frankfurt Book Fair; © Frankfurter Buchmesse/Peter Hirth

Continuity and Change: The Book Market in Germany

The eBook revolution has as yet failed to materialize and printed books are still thriving even in these difficult times. Nonetheless, there are signs of dramatic changes on the book market.More ...
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Nibbling, Zapping and Hyperlinks – The New Reading Habits

The digitalization of texts has changed not only our access to literature, but also our reading habits.More ...