Library

Bild MedienOur newly opened library is a vibrant centre of activity for language students and for all those associated with or interested in Germany and German culture.

The Library aims to provide information about current aspects of cultural, social and political life in Germany and encourages reading, learning, use of media and cultural interactions. The collection focuses on German philosophy, film, contemporary fine arts and literature.

Ideal for students, teachers, translators, tourists and lovers of art and culture our library promises to be the place where one will find books in German language and translations, music CDs, DVDs, audio-books, learning material and any latest information about Germany. Our web-based quarterly newsletter gives a regular update on a select specific topic from the German cultural scene.

    Library visitors reading; © Stadtbücherei Frankfurt

    Learning to Love Reading – Literacy Work in Libraries

    One in seven adults in Germany cannot read or write properly. Libraries are now offering special programmes to promote literacy.More ...
    Guided tour through the State Library Berlin; © BI-international

    International Professional Exchange for Librarians

    For over ten years, “BI International” from the Federal Union of German Library and Information Associations has been promoting worldwide cooperation among libraries and information services.More ...
    Dr Marcus Schröter; © privat

    Excellent Universities Need Excellent Libraries. An Interview with Marcus Schröter

    Goethe.de asked Dr Marcus Schröter from Freiburg University Library what impact Germany's Excellence Initiative is having on the work done by libraries.More ...
    Mobile iPad services of the BSB; © Bayerische Staatsbibliothek

    Parsifal on Smartphone – Libraries and the Mobile Internet

    Smartpohnes and tablet PCs are rapidly conquering ever new user groups. The Bavarian State Library in Munich has responded to this in various ways.More ...
    German National Library of Economics; © ZBW/Lukas Roth

    Wherever the User Is – The ZBW

    The German National Library of Economics (ZBW) is the world’s largest specialised library in the field – and is being increasingly geared to the needs and communication behaviour of its users.More ...

    The German List

    Titles in English released

    Authors read from their own books

    © Colourbox.com
    "We want to give literature an adequate place in the internet." Authors read from their works... a project initiated by students!

    German Libraries: A Portrait

    Innovative German libraries