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  09JUL 2026

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  Limitations Associated with the Transition to the New Library Management System

  The launch of the new library management system on August 4, 2026, is just around the corner. Extensive preparations for the migration are currently underway behind the scenes; for technical reasons, this will involve some restrictions, which we intend to keep as brief as possible. Interlibrary Loan Suspension From July 18 till August 3 interlibrary […]The launch of the new library management system on August 4, 2026, is just around the corner. Extensive preparations for the migration are currently underway behind the scenes; for technical reasons, this will involve some restrictions, which we intend to keep as brief as possible. Interlibrary Loan Suspension From July 18 till August 3 interlibrary […]

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  02JUL 2026

  FAU

  New Sliding Door at the Main Entrance to the Juridicum

  To ensure that the building can be accessed comfortably and without barriers at all times, a new sliding door equipped with modern photoelectric sensor technology has been installed at the main entrance of the Juridicum. In the event of a power outage, the door opens fully automatically via a built-in rechargeable battery. It then functions […]To ensure that the building can be accessed comfortably and without barriers at all times, a new sliding door equipped with modern photoelectric sensor technology has been installed at the main entrance of the Juridicum. In the event of a power outage, the door opens fully automatically via a built-in rechargeable battery. It then functions […]

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  22JUN 2026

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  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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  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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