The Library and the Book
An episode of the The Big Ponder podcast, hosted by Goethe-Institut, titled "The Library and the Book" was published on July 3, 2019 and runs 28 minutes.
July 3, 2019 ·28m · The Big Ponder
Summary
German and American libraries have influenced each other’s development tremendously over the last few centuries. During this time, the library has been defined as a space dedicated to research and knowledge - and books. These days institutions in both countries are faced with challenges brought on by rapid shifts in technology. Experts address the threat that technology poses and weigh in on the future of the library in the era of digitization.
Episode Description
German and American libraries have influenced each other’s development tremendously over the last few centuries. During this time, the library has been defined as a space dedicated to research and knowledge - and books. These days institutions in both countries are faced with challenges brought on by rapid shifts in technology. Experts address the threat that technology poses and weigh in on the future of the library in the era of digitization.
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