Goethe Open House

November 20, 2009. Opening of new library downstairs. Talked on Public Libraries in Germany: a voyage of discovery. Thanks to tour buddy Jilven and Ma'am Alice.
Location: Adamson Center, Makati

Germany - July 24-25

Photos of the trip, preparation for graphics content of future presentation at Goethe Institut - Manila and graphics support for longer blog post.

Includes:
July 24 - Breakfast at Savoy Hotel, Visit to the German National Library (Deutsche NationalBibliothek, Frankfurt), Guided tour and discussion with User Services and Archiving department head Dr. Volker Hense, Visit to Frankfurt Public City Library, Guided tour and discussion with Mr. Jorn Hasenclever, Visit to the Goethe House, the catastrophe that is my corns from all the walking, Boeing 777-300 shots from the window seat on the trip home from Frankfurt to Dubai to Manila on July 25. My tour buddy was Mr. Jilven Amar of The National Library, our program guide for Frankfurt was Mr. Victor Herbeiu.

Germany - July 23

Photos of the trip, preparation for graphics content of future presentation at Goethe Institut - Manila and graphics support for longer blog post.

Includes:
July 23 - Breakfast at King's Hotel, My hair in the cold Munich mornings, how much cigarettes cost, Trip to Wurzburg, Wurzburg City Library, Discussion with Mr. Konig, Tour of the library with Mr. Ulrich, the Professions Totem in the center of the city, Trip to Frankfurt, ICE train, Accommodations at the Savoy Hotel, Tour of Frankfurt, the Major House, the Lady of Justice, Breakdancers in the plaza, Dinner at Steinernes Haus, Night shots, Bear souvenir from Ms. Elizabeth. My tour buddy was Mr. Jilven Amar of The National Library, our program guide for Munich and Wurzburg was Ms. Elisabeth Maria Stolberg. Our program guide for Frankfurt was Mr. Victor Herbeiu.

Germany - July 22

Photos of the trip, preparation for graphics content of future presentation at Goethe Institut - Manila and graphics support for longer blog post.

Includes:
July 22 - Breakfast at King's Hotel, Visit to Munich City Library, Discussion with Ms. Barbara Eder and Frau Koch, YA and Children's services, Ancient books at the Library of the University of Munich with Dr. Sven Kuttner, (yup, that is the 800AD Charlemagne's Bible), Beer and bicycles at the Winter Palace. My tour buddy was Mr. Jilven Amar of The National Library, our program guide was Ms. Elisabeth Maria Stolberg.

Germany - July 21

Photos of the trip, preparation for graphics content of future presentation at Goethe Institut - Manila and graphics support for longer blog post.

Includes:
July 21 - How much a Coke costs in Euros, Yoyoing in the hotel room to induce sleep, King's Hotel sights, Transport (Tram / Train) system, Visit to Community and School Library of Oberhaching, Ice Cream in the center of Munich, Discussion with the Library Head Ma'am Petra Walbrunn, Visit to Bavarian State Library, Discussion with Section Head Ma'am Dipl. Bibl. Ute Palmer-Horn on the Public Library System on Bavaria, Tour of the Bavarian State Library with Dr. Bielemeier, Visit to the Goethe-Institut, Discussion with Information and Library Section Head Mr. Jens Boyer and South East Asia Region Head Ms. Martina Bartel, The Chinese Beer Garden in Munich. My tour buddy was Mr. Jilven Amar of The National Library, our program guide was Ms. Elisabeth Maria Stolberg.

Germany - July 20

Photos of the trip, preparation for graphics content of future presentation at Goethe Institut - Manila and graphics support for longer blog post.

Includes:
July 20 - NAIA, Emirates Boing 777-300, On-board ICE personal media console (Information, Communication and Entertainment), Dubai International Airport, Shisha and brass goods, Arrival in Munich, Accommodations at the King's Hotel, Tour around the City, Apple drink at the plaza, Food at a BierGarden, Going "Bio" - organic beverages. My tour buddy was Mr. Jilven Amar of The National library, our program guide was Ms. Elisabeth Maria Stolberg.

20 of the World's Most Beautiful Libraries - Oddee.com (beautiful libraries, amazing libraries...)

http://www.oddee.com/item_96527.aspx
Stumbled upon this.
Probably worth a look.

1st Philippine Congress on Digital Libraries

1st Philippine Congress on Digital Libraries
November 17-18, 2008
The National Library