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The University Library (UB) welcomes all new and returning students to the summer semester 2024 and wishes them the best of luck in their studies at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). We have compiled all the important information about the library on one page for you: FAUcard...

As an academic library, we are committed to Open Access so that everyone can access academic information and research results free of charge. The University Library is participating in the nationwide WEITER WISSEN campaign to highlight the social relevance of academic libraries, their tasks, func...

Starting February 1st, copies of articles ordered via interlibrary loan will be delivered electronically. You will receive a link via email which allows you to download the PDF documents. The download link expires after 40 days. This makes the interlibrary loan delivery of articles much faster and m...

FAU declares its participation in the DEAL contract negotiated with the publisher Elsevier for the years 2024-2028. This means that FAU employees, lecturers and students can read most of Elsevier's e-journals, including the titles of Cell Press and the Lancet, and have improved publication options.

From Tuesday, 16 January, members of the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) will be able to reserve study spaces in the reading room of the old building in the Economic and Social Sciences Branch Library (WSZB) up to seven days in advance. The bookable spaces are labelled with...

The University Library provides you with a suitable environment for studying so that you can prepare for your next exam. Using the Learning Room Navigator you can find your favourite spot, no matter whether you prefer to work in a group or by yourself, whether you are looking for a study space in Nu...