Göttingen plans digital change: Library of the future is coming!

Göttingen plans digital change: Library of the future is coming!

Göttingen, Deutschland - The future of the Göttingen City Library takes on the first forms. A joint proposal of the council groups of Bündnis 90/Die Grünen, Gölinke, the party, the party as well as Volt council group and councilor Francisco Welter-Schultes brings a breath of fresh air to the library's digital offer. The aim is to set up a digital hub that is intended to offer a modern and open space for technical development. According to Meinegion365 explains the Mayor Onyeka Oshionwu that the city library should be a place for all generations where new technologies can be discovered.

The planned digital stroke is said to be a treasure chest for creative minds. Offers such as 3D printing, robotics as well as augmented and virtual reality are planned. Technology for the production of podcasts and videos is also provided. "We would like to ensure low -threshold access that is independent of age, origin or educational background," emphasizes Oshionwu. The aim is to make the library an inclusive space that promotes digital skills and offers space for innovative ideas.

digital education retained

As part of the initiative, the city library and other partners, such as the University of Göttingen and the district media center, work together on the implementation. The first funding opportunities that were shown by the southern Lower Saxony Foundation are particularly important. It is also sought to submit a funding application as part of the "Future region of South Lower Saxony".

A look across the borders shows how libraries can become innovation locations. International examples from Helsinki as well as the partner cities Cheltenham and Toruń show that this change is possible. Even smaller cities like Hagenow show that a lot can be achieved with limited resources. coding for Tomorrow also describes how digitization transforms learning and teaching methods and fundamentally changed the role of libraries.

a place for companies and creative work

The digital hub is not only a place for community education, but also for companies. Small and medium -sized companies can also develop innovative ideas here and inspire digital technologies. Various building blocks such as the Learning Hub, Makerhub and CommunicationHub are offered that support companies to promote new products and business models. The focus is particularly on the networking of science and business to set new impulses in the region. A concept that clearly from the network of Göttingen digital shows the potential for strengthening the local economy.

It remains exciting how the project will develop and which new perspectives arise for the citizens in Göttingen. With a clear focus on digital education and innovation, the digital hub is likely to change the library landscape.