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Dossier: Digitalisation - En Route to an Electronic Universal Library?

There is one promise of the digital revolution that sounds particularly ambitious and seductive. The entire world’s knowledge is to be copied into a new storage medium, structured and made accessible to all human beings. How far have we gone in this direction and what dangers are lurking in the process? What effects does digitalisation have on books, libraries and publishing? Some insights and projects. Go to Dossier
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    Resource Description and Access: Indexing Media in the Information Age

    With “Resource Description and Access” (RDA), a new standard for the indexing of media has been developed.More ...
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    “Open Access for a Higher Profile”. An Interview with Johannes Fournier

    To draw public attention to the role of open access to science, “International Open Access Week” took place in mid October.More ...
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    “On the Agenda!” – Lobbying for Libraries

    For several years German libraries have increasingly succeeded in gaining more understanding among politicians for their central role in the information society. But in spite of all the progress the path remains rocky.More ...
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    Hoeb4U – the Leisure Library for Young People

    The Hamburg city libraries are tempting youngsters and young adults back into their libraries. So what’s the secret to their success? A wide range of modern media and a very conscious decision to stay clear of anything related to school.More ...
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    Dossier: German Libraries - A Portrait

    In Germany, there are more than 14000 libraries. In this dossier, we are presenting portraits of some of Germany’s most interesting and innovative libraries. Read the Dossier