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State library; research and lending

The Bavarian State Library is the central state and archive library of the Free State of Bavaria. With 11 million volumes, 53,200 current journals and 147,000 manuscripts, it is one of the most important centers of knowledge in the world.

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Bayerische Staatsbibliothek

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In the BSB DISCOVER! catalog to search for and find all types of media in the Bavarian State Library's holdings (books, journals, newspapers, maps, sheet music, manuscripts or electronic media such as e-books, e-journals or databases) and, once you have logged in, you can borrow media, reserve media, extend the loan period, etc.

User card for borrowing books in the reading rooms or at home and for using databases and electronic journals.

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However, special services (copies, document delivery, reproduction orders, use of the image archive, etc.) are subject to a fee.

With innovative apps such as "Famous Books", "Bavaria in Historical Maps" and "German Classics in First Editions" for smartphones and tablet devices, as well as the mobile versions of its online catalog and the union catalog, the Bavarian State Library is responding to the trend towards increasing use of the Internet on mobile devices.

Status: 15.01.2025
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