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The article presents the discussion on Onleihe experiencing a historic one with 1.3 million users and around 46 million loans leading e-lending service in public libraries in German-speaking countries.

The article presents the discussion on communication sites, meeting points, places of exchange, centers of urban society. Topics include projects for the cooperative further development of public libraries and other cultural and educational institutions to so-called third places; and urban society often being the only one in rural areas cultural place in the community.

The article reports that the Onleihe has been working with Adobe's Digital Rights Management (DRM) for reading media. It mentions that DRM Care is intended to simplify the digital lending and use of e-books, e-papers and e-magazines on a large number of end devices, and lending of electronic reading media with close cooperation with the e-racer provider tolino gives hope for a problem-free implementation of much-used device with weicereo providers of end devices.

The article delves into the question of whether the Brothers Grimm fabricated their fairy tales, debunking the myth through the research findings of Professor Holger Ehrhardt from Kassel University, who discovered previously unknown original manuscripts among the Grimm Brothers' papers in Germany.

The article focuses on Open Access that is well on the way from utopia to reality. Topics incldue exmaines the criticism of the paper-based system for the publication of scientific publications, which has been established for centuries and has been transferred to the electronic world, is not only being met with open ears by an increasing number of those involved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the discussion on develop a dedicated app for the library stemmed from the ambitious vision of creating a cutting-edge, digital-centric experience for patrons. Topics include concept of developing an app utilizing the latest Augmented Reality (AR) technology to guide visitors seamlessly through the library; and approach to integrate innovative technologies and ensure a seamless blend of physical and digital services.

The article presents the discussion on written cultural assets of the 19th and 20th centuries. Topics include newspapers and other fast-moving media such as those in abundance keeping in libraries and archives containing printed works predating the invention of wood; and taking action for conserving the valuable assets taking before the deterioration of the paper progresses further.

The article offers information on the increasing digitalization of public libraries in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Topics include employees' attitudes towards digitalization; their understanding of digitalization and its importance; and the competencies needed and the need for training in the digital libraries.

The article presents the discussion on German Library Association hanging from the adoption of the federal budget from an extensive range of media such as books, magazines, games and handicraft packages.

The article presents the discussion on WissKom2022 taking place from June 21st to 23rd 2022 in the central library of the public libraries in Düsseldorf focusing on public libraries.

The article presents the discussion on publicist prize of the German libraries endowed with 7,500 euros, goes to the freelance journalist Marius Elfering in 2022 featuring Libraries and Educational Opportunities.

The article presents the discussion on creating an online platform for media education Library including low-threshold self-learning tools for media education workshops on the topics of digital storytelling.

The article presents the discussion on promoting reading among children and young people showing concern of every library providing a concise insight into libraries.

The article presents the discussion on European Union making additional funds available for 2021 and 2022 for mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic including promotion of digital media stocks and the expansion of the digital infrastructure in public libraries.

The article presents the discussion on Federal Association of Library Friends offering for the first time a webinar imparting knowledge for starting a circle of friends such as reading promotion, flea markets, advocacy groups for the library.

The article informs on a project "Young Corner 4.0" with the aim to use an attractive redesign of the Young Corner area in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany city libraries. It mentions the area that had existed since moving to the building on the market square to bring the communicative meeting place library more into the focus of young people and, on the other hand, to take account of the changed communication and leisure behavior.

The article presents the discussion on traditional library catalog with its wooden drawers has long been surpassed by digitization.

The article presents an interview with Norbert Kamp talking about muultitude of fantastic ideas that undoubtedly impress every visitor to KAP1. Topics include recognizing the collective achievements of the team, underscoring the library's impact on the community and its significance in the broader library landscape; and emphasizing the significance of the Library of the Year award and expressing admiration for the remarkable work, resilience.

The article informs on the state initiative National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) established by the Digital University of North Rhine-Westphalia, for the development of research data management and in preparation for the NFDI. It mentions the project is based at the university library of the University of Duisburg-Essen, but not only addresses libraries, but also computer centers, departments for research funding and the researchers themselves.