While a national libraries index gives access to 40 library databases, all 801 Latvian public libraries are connected in a huge intranet network. As part of the virtual European library entitled "Europeana," the national library has made Lithuania's scientific and cultural heritage available to the public. The Vilnius public library has developed a program that tries to strengthen children from socially disadvantaged families. Read more: Bayreuth digitizes Richard Wagner ArchivePrograms for young peopleEven remote regions in the small country are linked in a digital library network. With a view to young people in Germany, the German Cultural Council has recommended advancing collaborative projects between libraries and pre-schools and normal schools.

Source: Daily News Egypt October 29, 2018 17:26 UTC