Sinology from the University of Bochum in 1986. She is Director General of the Zentral-und Landesbibliothek Berlin. She has been Editor of Bibliotheksdienst since 2001 and a member of the Editorial Board of Bibliothek, Forschung und Praxis since 1998. Dr Lux was a member of the Standing Committee of the IFLA Section on Management and Marketing from 1997-2002 and of the Executive Board from 1999-2000. She is a member of the IFLA Governing Board, Chair of the Publications Committee and a member of the IFLA/IPA Steering Group. She is also Chair of the IFLA National

The new National Library of Qatar is introduced, beginning with the announcement of the planned library, its core mission, the staffing, the services, and the collections as it readies itself for opening day. A unique open concept architecture was selected that invites exploration and creativity by library users. The National Library will also serve as a central university library in Education City as well as a metropolitan library for all the citizens of Qatar. This article also demonstrates an innovative method of merging all collections regardless of the intended audience.

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