Retz library receives the first Austrian library award - a reason to celebrate!

Retz library receives the first Austrian library award - a reason to celebrate!

The city library Mediathek Retz has achieved a remarkable success. It was recognized as one of only five libraries across Austria with the first Austrian library award. This honor was awarded as part of a solemn ceremony, which was organized by the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Public Service and Sport (BMKÖS) as well as by the Austria Library Association (BVÖ). The price comes at the right time because the library will celebrate its 150th anniversary in the coming year.

The awarding of the library award emphasizes the valuable role that libraries play in society. The award should not only honor the quality standards in library work, but also recognize the commitment of employees in the promotion of reading and in the cultural education of children and adolescents. Retz, a city that is proud of its traditional library history, is becoming increasingly known for their innovative approaches to promoting reading.

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As part of the award ceremony, the jury members not only emphasized the specific programs of the Retzer library, but also the creative way of making its offers accessible to both children and adults. The library has created modern access through various events and workshops, especially in digitization, that appeals to readers of all ages. Particularly noteworthy is the determination with which the library also includes platforms such as Tiktok in order to address younger generations and inspire them for literature.

The Retz library always tries to offer its users an interactive space in which books and digital media can stand equally side and cooperation. At the same time, a great value is placed on the common activities with the citizens, which makes the institution a central point in the cultural life of the city.

These innovations and the commitment to the community were also recognized in the nominations of the Lower Austrian libraries award, where the library also played an outstanding role. The systematic promotion of reading skills and the creative examination of the media are part of the recipe for success that the employees under the direction of committed people such as Caroline Axenkopf and the support of Mayor Stefan Lang.

The library sees the digital transformation as a great opportunity to gain new readers and actively integrate the existing readership. It will be exciting to observe how the library will develop, inspired by the recognition and the upcoming anniversary celebrations. The future brings new opportunities for the Retz library, and the anticipation for the upcoming celebrations is increasing, while the institution continues to be valued for its impressive initiatives and its effects on the community.