The City of Ghent cooperates with the Province of East-Flanders, the Flemish government, the university of Ghent (UGent) and the Institute for Broadband Technology (IBBT) to create a multi-media site at the Waalse Krook.

A new main library is an important part of this project.

This text gives an overview of the:

• Starting point of the library
• Mission statement
• Goals
• Structural partners
• Subdivision and provisions of the new library
• Total area required
• General features and charisma of the building