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    Deutsche Nationalbibliothek

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    The Deutsche Nationalbibliothek (DNB) is the central archival library of Germany, collecting and archiving all media works since 1913. It promotes INFORMATION FREEDOM, DIVERSITY, and sustainable digital infrastructure. Locations in Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main offer comprehensive services for research and culture.

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    Deutsche Nationalbibliothek

    The Deutsche Nationalbibliothek (DNB) is the central archive library and the national bibliographic center of the Federal Republic of Germany. It plays a crucial role in the collection, archiving, and documentation of all media works in writing, image, and sound that have been published in and about Germany or in the German language since 1913.

    Key Products and Services

    • Collections and Archiving: The DNB collects all German and German-language publications without gaps, including books, magazines, CDs, records, maps, and online publications. The collections also include the German Music Archive, the German Book and Writing Museum, and the German Exile Archive 1933–1945[2][4].
    • National Bibliography: The DNB creates and publishes the German National Bibliography, a comprehensive directory of all relevant publications, which is divided into various series such as A and B and is updated weekly[4].
    • Digital Services: The library offers a variety of digital services, including digitization measures, long-term archiving, and the provision of metadata. The Information Infrastructure department ensures IT supply and the further development of library systems[3].

    Mission and Values

    The Deutsche Nationalbibliothek promotes freedom of information and opinion and strengthens central values of democracy. It stands for diversity, inclusion, and respect for the different experiences, needs, and backgrounds of its users. Antisemitism, racism, hate, and incitement have no place in the DNB[1][5].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    • Open Access and Research Data: The DNB supports the #WeiterWissen campaign and is committed to Open Access, research data management, and digital long-term archiving. These initiatives are crucial for open science and society[5].
    • Cultural Heritage: The library works on the preservation and communication of cultural heritage through digital interactive testimonies and other innovative projects. For example, the German Exile Archive has created interactive testimonies in collaboration with the USC Shoah Foundation[5].
    • Sustainable Information Infrastructure: The DNB is significantly involved in the development of the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) and coordinates the competence network nestor to ensure a sustainable and future-proof information infrastructure[3].

    Organization and Locations

    The Deutsche Nationalbibliothek has two main locations in Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main. Each location has specific focus functions: In Leipzig are the German Book and Writing Museum, the German Music Archive, and the German Exile Archive 1933–1945, while the Frankfurt location is responsible for the development of information and communication technology and the central database[2].

    The DNB is led by Director General Frank Scholze, who is supported by Ute Schwens in Frankfurt am Main and Johannes Neuer in Leipzig. The library has an extensive collection of around 49.7 million items and offers a variety of services for libraries, research institutions, publishers, and the book trade[2][3].

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