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16OCT 2026
News
Construction Work in our Stacks: Temporary Closure of Older Collections
Starting Monday, October 19, 2026, some of our older collections will be unavailable. The affected items cannot be requested through the catalog for the duration of the work. This is due to construction work in the Main Library’s stacks to upgrade the fire alarm system. We apologize for any inconvenience. This measure is part of […]
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15OCT 2026
FAU
ERASMUS Library Staff Week 2026
From October 5 to 9, the University Library hosted an Erasmus Library Staff Week. The event welcomed 14 international colleagues from nine different countries (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, and Turkey). The week was entirely dedicated to international dialogue, and we exchanged library experiences across borders and learned a great […]
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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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