Lapp, Erda2010-05-282010-05-282005-02-0281-902079-0-3http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1572The presentation demonstrates cooperative approaches in the field of digital library development in Germany from the perspective of Bochum University Library. It demonstrates the integrated OPAC, the regional union catalog, a search engine for national/international catalog resources, solutions for accessing international periodicals titles in printed and in electronic form, a database of databases, a regional digital library and further relevant national initiatives. The paper argues for teaching information competence, for integrating e-learning and e-publishing into the library’s information architecture and for international cooperation to further enhance information products and services.enDigital LibraryUniversity LibraryPortalArticle