On-site learning in Leipzig
Photo: Isbaell Sickert
Our educational services are primarily aimed at young people, educators and other multipliers. The services provided include readings, guided tours, lessons on site and assistance with project work.
The pedagogical concepts developed by the Anne Frank Shoah Library impart library-specific knowledge to young people. At the same time, the students learn research strategies that are necessary for example when investigating historical contexts and dealing with complex issues. In this way, the young people strengthen their media skills and learn the fundamental principles of working independently.
The cross-section of subjects addressed by the Anne Frank Shoah Library also fosters discussion of the Holocaust, Shoah, anti-Semitism and racism, thus ensuring that the young people acquire relevant knowledge.
This free educational programme is intended for students in the 8th grade and higher and can be adapted for the respective grade. Individual teacher requests relating to the order of events, time frame and objectives can also be taken into account. Moreover, these services are also available to other educational facilities and initiatives. Programme dates must be arranged in advance.
Contact: exilarchiv@dnb.de
Sample event schedule
- Brief introduction to the topic. Afterwards, the participants form small groups and investigate one facet of the subject.
- During a guided tour of the Anne Frank Shoah Library, the young people are given an introduction to using the Library and an overview of its collections. This can be followed by a guided tour of the entire German National Library if required.
- Introduction to library research. The participants are introduced to strategies that can be employed when carrying out independent media research. Various exercises are carried out as a group in order to reinforce the techniques that the students have learnt.
- Afterwards, the participants can work independently on their own projects and tasks.
- Finally, the results are presented individually or to the group
Opening hours and contact
Monday to Fritday 9–22
Saturday 10–18
Questions about our educational services?
Just send an e-mail to: exilarchiv@dnb.de
Address and approach
German National Library
Deutscher Platz 1
04103 Leipzig
Getting here
We advise you to use public transport.
1 / By public transport
By rail
From the main railway station, take S-Bahn S1 in the direction of Riesa, S2 in the direction of Markkleeberg-Gaschwitz, S3 in the direction of Stötteritz or S5/S5X in the direction of Zwickau. Journey time approx. 7 minutes, get off at “Leipzig MDR”. Exit onto Semmelweisstraße, then turn right and continue for 400 m to the intersection at Straße des 18. Oktober.
Alternatively, take tram line 16 from platform 2 in front of the main railway station (in the direction of Lößnig) and get off at “Deutsche Nationalbibliothek”. Journey time approx. 11 minutes.
By air
From Leipzig/Halle airport, take S-Bahn S5/S5X in the direction of Zwickau. Journey time approx. 30 minutes, get off at “Leipzig MDR”. Exit onto Semmelweisstraße, then turn right and continue for 400 m to the intersection at Straße des 18. Oktober.
2 / By car
Approaching from the north
Take the A9 to the Schkeuditzer Kreuz intersection, continue on the A14 towards Dresden and take the Leipzig-Mitte (city centre) exit; continue on the B2 towards Leipzig city centre as far as the intersection at Prager Straße/Semmelweisstraße (follow the signs for “Deutsche Nationalbibliothek”).
Approaching from the south and east
Take the A9 or A14, change to the A38 and continue to the Leipzig-Süd exit; change to the B2 and continue to the Südvorstadt exit; turn right into Kurt-Eisner-Straße and continue to the German National Library.
3 / Accessibility
The German National Library in Leipzig has disabled parking spaces right in front of the building. The entrance for disabled visitors is signposted. The reading rooms and cafeteria are accessible by lift.
Last changes:
27.04.2021
