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  22JUN 2026

  News

  Starting June 27: Special Saturday Hours for the Cafeteria in the Main Library

  Good news for everyone who studies on the weekend: From June 27 through July 18, 2026, the Main Library cafeteria will be open on four Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. They’ll be serving hot and cold meals, snacks, and both refreshing and hot beverages. It’s the perfect way to stay focused and recharge […]Good news for everyone who studies on the weekend: From June 27 through July 18, 2026, the Main Library cafeteria will be open on four Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. They’ll be serving hot and cold meals, snacks, and both refreshing and hot beverages. It’s the perfect way to stay focused and recharge […]

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  18JUN 2026

  Digital Humanities

  Cranach Digital Archive

  The graphic works of Lucas Cranach the Elder, his sons, and the workshop have been made available online in the Cranach Digital Archive. With 88 of a total of 290 drawings, the University Library Erlangen-Nürnberg holds one of the largest collections. In this research project, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Ernst […]The graphic works of Lucas Cranach the Elder, his sons, and the workshop have been made available online in the Cranach Digital Archive. With 88 of a total of 290 drawings, the University Library Erlangen-Nürnberg holds one of the largest collections. In this research project, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Ernst […]

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  15JUN 2026

  News

  June 26: University Library Event at Nuremberg Digital Festival

  Save the date! The University Library of Erlangen-Nürnberg is participating in an event at this year’s Nuremberg Digital Festival.The lecture “AI Tools for Academic Research and Writing” will provide insight into AI-supported research and writing tools. It will take place virtually on June 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The session offers an […]Save the date! The University Library of Erlangen-Nürnberg is participating in an event at this year’s Nuremberg Digital Festival.The lecture “AI Tools for Academic Research and Writing” will provide insight into AI-supported research and writing tools. It will take place virtually on June 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The session offers an […]

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  28APR 2026

  FAU

  New Catalog: Relaunch Successful!

  The University Library has successfully transitioned to a new catalog. It features a modern design with a user-friendly interface and is optimized for use on smartphones and tablets. The system uses open-source software called VuFind®, which is developed by the library community. The URL has changed and is now search.ub.fau.de—we recommend updating your bookmarks right […]The University Library has successfully transitioned to a new catalog. It features a modern design with a user-friendly interface and is optimized for use on smartphones and tablets. The system uses open-source software called VuFind®, which is developed by the library community. The URL has changed and is now search.ub.fau.de—we recommend updating your bookmarks right […]

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  27APR 2026

  FAU

  Digitization of the Medieval Manuscripts from the Monastery Libraries of Heilsbronn and Sankt Jobst has been successfully completed

  The cataloging and digitization of medieval manuscripts from the libraries of the Heilsbronn and Sankt Jobst monasteries, a project carried out over six years, was successfully completed by the University Library at the end of March 2026 as planned, with funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG). These collections represent the only two monastery libraries […]The cataloging and digitization of medieval manuscripts from the libraries of the Heilsbronn and Sankt Jobst monasteries, a project carried out over six years, was successfully completed by the University Library at the end of March 2026 as planned, with funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG). These collections represent the only two monastery libraries […]

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  15APR 2026

  FAU

  Digital Relaunch Part 3: New Library Management System in August

  In early August, the University Library will introduce a new library management system. Following the launch of the new website (end of March) and the new catalog (end of April), this will be the third major relaunch in a short period of time. On August 4, 2026, the University Library will switch to the new […]In early August, the University Library will introduce a new library management system. Following the launch of the new website (end of March) and the new catalog (end of April), this will be the third major relaunch in a short period of time. On August 4, 2026, the University Library will switch to the new […]

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