Cooperations
Kooperationen
Working Group for Children's and Youth Libraries Rhein-Main-Taunus
The "Working Group for Children's and Youth Libraries Rhein-Main-Taunus (AKKJ)" is an association of around 40 small and large libraries.
In regular meetings (usually four times a year), participating librarians discuss topics related to children and youth. The diverse presentations and contributions typically come from within the group itself.
The specialized office is represented at the meetings and reports on current developments and training opportunities in the children and youth sector.
The Working Group for Training consists of the Hessian trainers for Library Information Specialists (FaMI) in public libraries.
In regular meetings, the participants exchange ideas on training content and design and discuss current challenges in FaMI training.
The BIB is the professional association for all employees in libraries and information institutions. Its more than 6,300 members include librarians, media archivists, specialized staff, library assistants, cultural managers, information intermediaries, and documentarians. Of course, the BIB is also open to students and trainees in relevant fields.
The Specialist Office and the BIB State Group Hesse are in constant communication regarding library-related topics.
The HvO project improves the literary supply for blind and visually impaired individuals directly in their local communities by making 40,000 audiobooks from Blista (German Institute for the Blind) available for free and barrier-free borrowing in participating local libraries.
All staff members of the participating libraries have received special training to effectively assist visually impaired individuals and address their challenges, enabling the libraries to increasingly serve as social spaces and multipliers for those affected.
The German Library Association (Deutscher Bibliotheksverband, dbv) has approximately 2,100 members representing more than 3,000 libraries nationwide. Its mission is to make the impact of libraries in culture and education visible and to strengthen their role in society.
The Hessian Specialist Office regularly organizes training sessions with the State Association Hesse within the dbv and supports dbv Hesse in the program commission for the Hessian Library Day.
The Digital Angels are an innovative project dedicated to promoting digital education and media literacy among children and adolescents. They support schools, educational institutions, and families in learning and optimizing their use of digital media. To achieve this, they offer practical training sessions and workshops where both educators and students can learn how to use digital technologies safely and responsibly. Topics such as data protection, cyberbullying, social media, and the use of digital tools are at the forefront.
In addition to training, the Digital Angels also provide individual consultation and support to address questions related to digital media. This consultation can take place both on-site in schools and online. Furthermore, the Digital Angels offer a variety of resources and teaching materials to help educators and parents impart digital skills.
Another important aspect of the project is the close collaboration with schools, authorities, and other educational institutions to create a comprehensive network for promoting digital education. Through the initiative of the Digital Angels, a significant contribution to media education is made, enabling children and adolescents to navigate the digital world safely and competently. The goal is to use digital technologies as tools that support learning and personal development.
The Hessian Specialist Office is a member of the Specialist Conference of Library Specialist Offices in Germany, which is an association of all state specialist offices in Germany.
The Hessian Reading Promotion is aimed at all public libraries in Hesse, regardless of whether they are run by full-time, part-time, or volunteer staff.
Projects of the respective library that specifically aim to promote reading skills, reading competence, and creativity among children and adolescents are eligible for funding. Media and collection enhancement, as well as ongoing personnel costs, are not funded.
Additionally, libraries can apply to participate in the "Leseratte" project, which is conducted annually in collaboration with the Sparkassen Cultural Foundation Hesse-Thuringia.
The Hessian Specialist Office supports the Hessian Reading Promotion through library-related consulting. Your contact person for this at the Specialist Office is Alexander Budjan.
- Working Group of Protestant Libraries in the Rhineland
- Specialist Office for Library Work in the Diocese of Limburg
- Specialist Office for Catholic Library Work Mainz
- State Association of Protestant Libraries in Hesse and Nassau
- State Association of Protestant Libraries Kurhessen-Waldeck
- Specialist Office for Church Library Work Fulda
Media centers play a central role in media education and communication in schools and educational institutions. They offer a wide range of media resources, from teaching materials to digital tools and professional consultations. The media centers support educators in developing innovative teaching methods and promoting media competence among students.
Additionally, they organize training sessions, workshops, and informational events to optimize the use of media in the classroom. Through close collaboration with schools, libraries, and other educational partners, media centers contribute to creating a contemporary and effective media landscape in Hesse that meets the demands of the digital world.
The Media Competence Network North Hesse is an important initiative aimed at promoting and strengthening media competence in the region. It unites various stakeholders from schools, educational institutions, libraries, and other organizations to collaboratively work on imparting digital skills.
The network offers numerous workshops, training sessions, and events designed to help educators and students learn how to use media safely and responsibly. By exchanging experiences and best practices, the Media Competence Network North Hesse creates a supportive environment where the challenges of the digital world can be addressed collectively. The goal is to empower participants to use media critically and actively engage in the digital society.