Bücherturm in Leipzig: Digital knowledge memory for the future!

Bücherturm in Leipzig: Digital knowledge memory for the future!

In the dynamic world of literature and library archives, the German National Library (DNB) has played a major role. Shortly before the 100th anniversary, which will be celebrated in the coming year, Jan Schäfer leads visitors through the impressive book tower in Leipzig. With its 20 floors, the building is not only an architectural highlight, but also a real land of milk and honey for book lovers.

The DNB has been collecting all German and German -speaking publications since 1913. Around 13,900 new works are recorded, edited and archived every day - an impressive number! The focus is increasingly on electronic media, with over 3,600 physical publications. A clever decision, because the digital world is no longer a future vision, but today reality.

optimal protection for books

Thanks to the special architecture of the book tower, the temperature remains stable, which is of great importance for the preservation of the books. The latest construction unit of the DNB is air -conditioned and ensures ideal storage conditions with optimal conditions of 16 to 18 degrees and a humidity of 40 to 50 percent. In addition, care is taken to ensure that no daylight penetrates, which also protects the value of the books.

But the DNB is not just an archive device. It also offers various publications, including digital annual reports and numerous specialist books on library -relevant topics. For example, the current annual report can be called up at annual report.dnb.de The book "Knowledge Speech in the Federal Republic" by Helke Rausch, which reports on the German library from 1945 to 1990, is particularly worth mentioning.

diverse offers

The DNB is not only a place in the collection, but also a center of knowledge. She provides many of her works as free downloads, so that interested parties not only browse through bookstores, but can also access digital content directly via the library. The publication "Umbruch, Aufbruch 1990-2020" on the 30th anniversary of reunification and the illustrated book "House of Europe" on the German EU Presidency are just a few examples of the broad offer.

In addition, DNB is intensively involved in national and international networks to develop standards and quality instruments. This willingness to cooperate can also be seen in projects for German digital library , where innovative features and services are constantly being developed.

With an annual budget of around 45 million euros from the budget of the Minister of Culture and the media, the DNB is well positioned in order to perform its tasks in the field of digitization and cultural heritage. The future of the library seems to be secure and it remains exciting to see how this institution will develop - a real center for culture and knowledge that looks proud of its history and is always one step ahead.