Landesverband Sachsen im Deutschen Bibliotheksverband eV

The Library Association Saxony, part of the Landesverband Sachsen im Deutschen Bibliotheksverband eV, is a non-profit organization that advocates for the interests of more than 450 public and 43 academic libraries in the Free State of Saxony. With over 200 members, the association is one of the four largest state associations in Germany and represents one of the densest and best library networks nationwide[2][4].

• Education and Culture: The association supports libraries in their role as central educational institutions that convey knowledge and culture. This includes organizing cross-library events, such as the Literature Forum Library, which offers readings for children, teenagers, and adults[4][5].
• Consultation and Further Education: The association provides individual consultation for libraries and promotes the further education of library staff. The Saxon State Specialized Office for Libraries, integrated since 2022, serves as a professional competence, consulting, and training center[1][4].
• Media and Information Competence: The association advocates for the promotion of media and information competence and supports libraries in providing digital media and developing digital information infrastructures[1][4].

The main mission of the Library Association Saxony is to strengthen libraries as educational institutions. The association aims to maintain the attractiveness and accessibility of libraries in the digital age and highlight their importance to society. The values of the association include the dissemination of knowledge and culture, the promotion of reading encouragement and cultural participation, as well as supporting libraries in their diverse offerings[2][4].

• Funding and Stability: The association advocates for stable funding for libraries to ensure their long-term sustainability. This is supported by institutional funding from the Saxon State Ministry for Science, Culture, and Tourism[4][5].
• Digital Transformation: The association promotes the digital transformation of libraries by supporting the development of digital information infrastructures and the provision of digital media[1][4].
• Cultural and Educational Partnerships: By organizing events and collaborating with other cultural and educational institutions, such as the Saxon Literary Council and the Saxon State Ministry for Education, the association strengthens the cultural and educational significance of libraries[4].

• Saxon Library Award: The association annually awards the Saxon Library Award to honor outstanding achievements of libraries in Saxony. In 2024, the award was given to the City Library of Wurzen[5].
• Perspective Paper "Public Libraries in Saxony 2030": Together with the Saxon Minister of Culture and the Director General of the SLUB, the association has presented a perspective paper outlining future development plans and action areas for public libraries in Saxony until 2030[5].

The Library Association Saxony plays a central role in the Saxon library landscape by representing the interests of libraries, promoting their development, and emphasizing their importance to society. Through its diverse activities and initiatives, the association contributes to strengthening libraries as knowledge, culture, and educational institutions.

• 1 - https://www.bibliotheksverband.de/sites/default/files/2024-08/_B_Papier_Web_Version_final.pdf
• 2 - https://www.bibliotheksverband.de/dbv-landesverband-sachsen
• 3 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/BIS_:_Das_Magazin_der_Bibliotheken_in_Sachsen
• 4 - https://bibliotheksverband-sachsen.de/wer-wir-sind/
• 5 - https://bibliotheksverband-sachsen.de