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04SEP 2026
News
September 8: Restrictions Due to Construction Work at the TNZB
On Tuesday, September 8, several windows on the upper floor of the Science and Technology Branch Library (TNZB) will be replaced. During the construction work, the carrels and the group study room will unfortunately be unavailable. The construction work may also result in increased noise levels. We kindly ask for your understanding and apologize for […]
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01SEP 2026
News
September 23: Main Library, TNZB und WSZB closed
Due to the University Library’s staff outing, the Main Library (HB) in Erlangen, the Science and Technology Branch Library (TNZB) in Erlangen, and the Economic and Social Sciences Branch Library (WSZB) in Nuremberg will be closed on September 23 (Wednesday). The Old University Library, including the Manuscripts Reading Room and the Doctoral Theses Service, will […]
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04AUG 2026
FAU
Successful Transition to New Library Management System
On August 4, 2026, the University Library successfully went live with the new open-source library system, FOLIO. A Successful Start In the presence of numerous University Library staff members and interested library users, FAU President Prof. Hornegger processed the first loans using the new system at the Main Library shortly after 8:00 a.m. In addition […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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