Sven Strobel

Dr. Sven Strobel is a researcher at the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB), affiliated with Leibniz Universität Hannover. Since 2013, he has served as Product Owner for the TIB AV-Portal, a scientific video platform, and founded the "Agility in Libraries" Community of Practice to promote agile methodologies within library environments. His work bridges library science and digital technology development.

His educational background includes:

• Linguistics and History studies at the University of Stuttgart
• Doctorate in Linguistics through an international graduate program

Dr. Strobel's research focuses on digital video platform development for academic content, with specialization in agile project management methodologies adapted for library settings. His technical expertise spans software engineering for library applications, AI integration (particularly speech recognition), and knowledge management systems. He investigates process optimization within information institutions and the adaptation of Scrum frameworks to academic library contexts, emphasizing user-centered design and iterative development approaches.

His publication history reveals an evolutionary trajectory of the TIB AV-Portal from basic video repository to sophisticated platform incorporating mobile access, data sovereignty features, AI-powered enhancements, and multilingual support. The publications demonstrate consistent focus on technical reliability, user experience optimization, and the practical application of agile development principles to meet researchers' evolving needs across disciplines.

Dr. Strobel has established significant collaborative networks:

• Founder of the "Agility in Libraries" Community of Practice
• Regular contributor to international workshops on scientific video platforms
• Active participant in the TPDL (Time-Based Media and Persistent Digital Objects) community
• Key developer in TIB's Non-Textual Materials research group

His laboratory work centers on advancing the technical capabilities of video-based scholarly communication infrastructure while ensuring alignment with academic workflows. This includes developing features for diverse research communities who utilize video for knowledge dissemination, from lectures and presentations to research data visualizations and experimental documentation, with particular attention to accessibility and long-term preservation.