Language media library Merano
The Sprachmediathek Meran is a media library in Meran which, as a public cultural institution, is dedicated to learning and teaching languages, especially German as a second language , and to getting to know other cultures. It is an institution of the Office for Bilingualism of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano - South Tyrol , the purpose of which is to make it easier for the language groups living here to access resources for learning the two national languages.
history
The media library, founded in 2002, is located in the historically significant Palais Esplanade, which opened its doors to traders and travelers in 1767 on the Merano city wall as an inn. After the city walls were torn down in 1878, the building was expanded and its name changed to " Archduke Johann " in honor of the illustrious regular guest of the 1840s . Another renovation at the turn of the century, during which the building was expanded to five floors and 150 rooms, elevated the former inn to a luxury hotel. The most richly furnished suite was dedicated to Empress Sisi , who often stayed in the Passerstadt. During the two world wars, the hotel was used at times to distribute bread to the population and to store food. After the hotel was finally closed in the 1970s, a thorough renovation took place, which gave the premises the charm of the imperial era. Today the mirror, ladies' and “conversation room” houses the Merano language media library.
Branches
The Language Media Center in Merano does not actually have branches, but is networked with the City Library of Merano and works closely with the twin institution "Multisprachenzentrum" in the provincial capital of Bolzano .
Inventory and services
The media library has over 3,000 users who make over 12,000 loans a year or use other services. The inventory includes over 6,000 media in around 20 languages; the main feature is the complete absence of books. Instead, audio books and language courses are offered on CD-ROM, DVD, audio CD and iPod. There are also over 40 national and international daily newspapers, magazines and comics as well as a selection of films in the original language available.
Services for schools and students
- Guided tours and advice for all types of schools and grade levels
- Multimedia learning programs for all ages for learning foreign or deepening second languages
- Digital learning programs on iPods and game consoles (Nintendo, Playstation)
General services
- Loans and internet point
- Guided tours and events on the topic of languages
- Virtual newsstand
- Child care in various foreign languages
- Screening of films in the original language with a panel discussion
- Language café
- Preparation for the bilingual examination
Web links
- Language media library Merano
- Kids Corner
- Palais Esplanade in the monument browser on the website of the South Tyrolean Monuments Office
See also
Coordinates: 46 ° 40 ′ 13 ″ N , 11 ° 9 ′ 53 ″ E