04.04.: Night of the Libraries

On Friday, April 4, the first-ever nationwide Night of the Libraries will take place in Germany. Together with the Public Library Erlangen, the University Library is taking part in this exciting event. Under the motto “Knowledge. Share. Discover”, the two libraries are offering a range of free and engaging activities starting at 6 pm:

• Lectures at the Main Library: “How to Cite Correctly and Avoid Plagiarism”, “Flower Power – the University Library’s Historic Botanical Collections”, and book recommendations from the City library!
• Guided Tours offering a behind-the-scenes look at the University Library and Public Library. Explore hidden paths from the basement of the Main Library to the roof of the Old University Library – in 1,000 steps!
• Library Rally starting at the Public Library and finishing at the University Library: at various stations, you will find challenging puzzles, exciting tasks and fascinating facts from the world of books and media!
• Information Booth at the Public Library: Trainees from the University Library will provide interesting insights into careers in the library field!
• Exhibitions at the Main Library: along with the anniversary exhibition in the entrance area, there is also a poster display on our digital collections in Reading Room 3!
• Silent Disco: starting at 9 pm, the Public Library will turn into a huge dance floor… put on your headphones, choose your channel and dance the night away!