Cooperation archives in North Hesse
The Cooperation “Archives in North Hesse” was initiated in 2001 on occasion of the first “Day of the Archives” in Germany addressing the need to combine efforts within the region and continues to work together ever since. It consists of 13 institutions varying from communal, scientific, associations and private archives as well as archives that are part of foundations. The cooperation aims to draw attention to these archives by participating within the nationwide “Day of Archive” representing the region of North Hesse. It also coordinates public relations for the archives and promotes the professional exchange between archivists.
https://anh.hypotheses.org/
Cooperation of Art- and Museum Libraries
The Cooperation of Art- and Museum Libraries (AKMB) was founded in 1995 as a cooperative to represent the interests of small and understaffed art and museum libraries in the German-speaking regions and to provide council when needed. The main aim is to improve the overall performance of art and museum libraries and other documentation centers by cooperating together. The AKMB has now approximately 260 institutional and personal members.
https://www.arthistoricum.net/netzwerke/akmb/
Working Group 4: Cultural Archives
The newly established Section 4 within the VdA aims to intensify professional exchange among cultural archives of all disciplines—architecture, design, film, photography, art, literature, music, dance, and theatre archives, as well as cultural archives connected to social movements and cultural-historical archives—through regular symposia and training events. At the same time, cultural policy initiatives are intended to raise public awareness of cultural archives and the specific challenges involved in their work.
https://www.vda.archiv.net/fg4/index.html
Art Archives work group
The Art Archives work group was founded in 2015 and serves to promote the professional exchange between art archives in German-speaking regions. Its annual meetings provide an opportunity for mutual knowledge exchange. It develops synergies of collection profiles, debates and discusses current issues such as copyright legislation and develops future projects.
https://www.arthistoricum.net/netzwerke/arbeitskreis-kunstarchive/
Kassel and Northern Hesse Emergency Network
In 2016 twelve cultural institutions formed a network dedicated to the safeguarding of culture heritage within the region. In the event of emergency or disaster, such as fire, flood, or storms, members join forces to recover and protect acutely endangered cultural assets, while providing support to emergency and fire services. Furthermore, the network helps organize damage prevention by drawing-up emergency plans, engaging in joint emergency exercises, and providing mutual assistance regarding on-site protective measures.
http://www.archive-nordhessen.de/index.php/aktuelles/127-notfallverbund-kassel-und-nordhessen-gegruendet
Arbeitskreis selbstständiger Kultur-Institute e.V.
The Arbeitskreis selbstständiger Kultur-Institute e.V. (Working Group of Independent Cultural Institutes) was founded in 1967 and currently counts 38 members from the field of art and culture. It represents an influential partner in the representation of interests vis-à-vis parliament, the federal government, the State Ministry for Art and Culture, the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media, as well as at the state and municipal levels. The goal of the AsKI is to strengthen the visibility of cultural diversity in the public sphere as well as the sociopolitical relevance of art and cultural institutions.
https://www.aski.org/wir-ueber-uns.html
European Art Net
European-art.net connects contemporary art archives and their collections. This meta-search engine allows you to search for artists, artist groups and art institutions of the 20th and 21st centuries.
http://www.european-art.net
German Library Association (dbv)
The documenta archiv is a member of the German Library Association (dbv). As a political lobby, the dbv advocates for free access to knowledge and information throughout Germany and at the European level. The Art Library is active in Section 5 - Special Libraries.
https://www.bibliotheksverband.de/english