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Neustrelitz as a center: State library meeting is coming up!
Representatives of the libraries will meet on November 5, 2025 in the Neustrelitz Cultural Quarter to secure and qualify skilled workers.
Neustrelitz as a center: State library meeting is coming up!
A fresh wind of education is blowing in Neustrelitz! On Wednesday, November 5th, representatives from libraries from all over Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania will gather in the Kulturquartier to take part in the state meeting of the German Library Association (dbv). As the Northern Courier reports, the focus will be on securing skilled workers and the professional qualification of library employees.
The cultural quarter on Schloßstrasse, which houses the city library, has proven to be an ideal location for this event. Silvio Witt, the chairman of the dbv Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania regional association, emphasizes that the offering in over 100 libraries in the state is continually being expanded. “Today, library employees are no longer just administrators of books, but also important guides in our information society,” he emphasizes.
Focus on securing skilled workers
The challenges for libraries are growing, not only in terms of what they offer, but also financially. Witt calls for adequate financing so that sufficient skilled staff can be employed in municipalities even in times of tight budgets. For libraries to continue to function as a cornerstone of education, investment in training and qualifications is essential.
In order to strengthen the relevance of libraries in the digital age, many institutions rely on modern technologies. Current trends emerging in public libraries include the use of RFID technology for faster circulation and digital collections that open access to e-books and audiobooks beyond physical boundaries. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are also used to convey learning experiences and explore topics interactively, such as Libero IS describes.
Libraries in transition
Not only is technology changing, the concept of libraries as places of social interaction is also essential today. More and more libraries are integrating sustainable concepts, offering workshops on environmental awareness and enabling the loan of non-traditional items through “Library of Things”. These measures not only promote responsible consumption, but also strengthen a sense of community.
As you can see, the libraries in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are facing exciting changes and challenges. The upcoming state meeting in Neustrelitz could open up new perspectives and help to position libraries for the future. Creativity and commitment are required in this dialogue, and it remains to be hoped that the ideas and approaches collected can be put into practice with full momentum.