<!doctype html public «-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en»> http-equiv=content-type> The compendium presents outstanding examples of the work of support groups and friends circles at public libraries in Germany. The focus includes themes such as public relations work, fund-raising, and intercultural models. Developed from a seminar project at the Humboldt University of Berlin, the publication will be of interest to friends circles, library staff, and library scientists.