In addition to discussing library architecture, this book presents current insights regarding the library as a meeting place, a learning place, a "green" place, a pedagogical place, a place for young professionals, and a place for voluntary commitment. It spotlights best-practice examples at various types of libraries (one-person, academic, public, specialized, and school libraries) in German-speaking nations and other countries.

Konrad Umlauf, Humboldt-Universität, Berlin; Klaus Ulrich Werner, Freie Universität Berlin; Andrea Kaufmann, Berlin.