Johanna Rachinger: Visionary steps to the digital library future!

Johanna Rachinger: Visionary steps to the digital library future!

Wien, Österreich - Johanna Rachinger, who has been the general director of the Austrian National Library (ÖNB) since 2001, has to show an unprecedented success balance with her tireless commitment and visionary projects. Since her appointment, Rachinger has significantly multiplied the number of visitors to the library and has promoted numerous renovation projects and the opening of the literary museum. As reported by wien.orf.at , Rachinger recently announced a comprehensive package of measures to integrate artificial intelligence (AI), which comprises innovative catalogization processes and image analysis to make the library fit.

An important center for information and media literacy was founded in 2022 to help students and the public to find their way around the "jungle of information". This future -oriented step is part of Rachinger's extensive strategy to promote the digital transformation of the library. In addition, she plans to move the House of History Austria to the ÖNB in ​​2028 to the museum district, as described wikipedia These strategic initiatives position the library not only as a cultural center, but also as a pioneer in the field of media literacy and AI integration.

a decade literary museum

This year the Literature Museum, which opened in 2015, celebrates its tenth anniversary with a colorful event program that includes readings and music performances to enrich the literary cultural landscape. Rachinger's contribution to the promotion of literature and reader formation is undisputed, and the constant development of new institutions within the ÖNB shows their commitment to the visual and written culture of Austria.