Library ex-leader predicts impending issues ahead
Ingrid Bauser: A Literature-Loving Retiree
Ingrid Bauser, a 69-year-old resident of Wehingen, is a dedicated lover of literature and an active member of her community. Born in Zollernalbkreis, Bauser spent a significant portion of her professional life as the director of the Trossingen city library from 1990 to 2017.
Bauser vacations with her family twice a year, mainly in France, and when she's not travelling, she enjoys reading daily. Her preferences lean towards thrillers, with authors like Martin Walker and Ingrid Noll being among her favourites. However, she doesn't favour popular Scandinavian thrillers as she finds them too scary.
As a grandmother, Bauser believes it's essential to read to her grandchildren and sets an example by doing so. Every morning when they visit, she reads a story to them. However, she had to be careful when reading Grimm's fairy tales due to their sensitivity.
Bauser is also deeply involved in her community. She is a committee member of the Wehingen cultural association, organizing four cultural events annually. She is concerned about the negative effects of digitalization, especially the excessive use of cell phones. She advocates for continued reading initiatives like "reading weeks" at schools.
In her retired life, Bauser bought an e-bike and can often be seen cycling around. She also plays tennis twice a week in Obernheim and Schömberg, and walks every Monday with the "Powerwalker" group from Wehingen.
One of Bauser's biggest projects as the library director was the move from the cramped rooms in the town hall annex to the current spacious location in Building V of the Hohner area. Recently, she reread Theodor Fontane's novella "Grete Minde."
Despite the advancements in technology, Bauser believes the long-term consequences of AI's rise are problematic for future generations' text comprehension. She emphasizes reading as a basic need and continues to advocate for its importance in her community.
