Our offers for the young

published 24.04.2025

For a year now, you have been able to use our media and reading rooms from the age of 16. Between 16 and 19, user ID is free of charge. Up to the age of 18, you will need a completed declaration of consent and the personal ID of a parent or guardian.
Our locations in Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main have a wide range of reading rooms offering optimum work and study conditions. You can browse among 53.1 million media works, 17.5 million of which are online publications.
Our user introductions and individual research advices are the ideal entry to our world of knowledge.

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New: Actionbound - explore the DNB interactively

published 07.03.2025

Discover the German National Library by taking part in exciting digital scavenger hunts and guided tours or by solving puzzles in the Actionbound app. People of all ages are welcome to take part, whether alone or with friends and family. Different activities are available at our sites in Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main.

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Karlchen is coming to the museum

published 27.02.2025

Who hasn't heard of Wimmelbooks or the "Karlchen" stories? These picture books bear the unmistakable signature of Rotraut Susanne Berner, one of the world's most well-known authors and illustrators. The German Museum of Books and Writing has now been fortunate enough to acquire the renowned illustrator's pre-mortem legacy, consisting of some 5,400 original artworks created using various drawing and printing techniques.

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Call for proposals: DH Call 2025

published 27.02.2025

Are you planning or already working on a DH research project and need access to metadata or digital content from the German National Library? We support research projects in the context of our DH Call and look forward to receiving your application. Please send this by 30 April 2025 by email to DH-Call@dnb.de.

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Everything new in the service area

published 18.02.2025

The DNB’s redesigned service area goes into operation on 24 February 2025. Users will now be able to access the library's collections through a digital media box system, providing flexible access to media. Following a comprehensive programme of renovations, the Humanities Reading Room will be open for users and visitors on 24 February 2025.

Support your German National Library

published 06.02.2025

Is the work of the German National Library important to you? Do you value our services and would you like to support us in preserving the memory of the nation for future generations and make it accessible to everyone? The German National Library is delighted to receive donations to support its work. Your support counts!

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Together for diversity, freedom and science

published 17.01.2025

More than 60 universities and research institutions concluded their activities on X last week under the motto “Together for diversity, freedom and science“. We follow the initiative and deactivate our X account. Instead, we will be posting on the Twitter successor Bluesky and the Instagram offshoot Threads, in addition to our existing channels. An overview of all social media activities can be found at dnb.de/socialmedia.