Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Bibliothek Niedersächsische Landesbibliothek
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Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Bibliothek – Niedersächsische Landesbibliothek (GWLB)
editThe Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Bibliothek – Niedersächsische Landesbibliothek (GWLB) is one of the largest and most important academic libraries in Germany. It is located in Hannover and is one of the three state libraries of Lower Saxony. The GWLB has a strong academic focus and is a central research center for European cultural history.
Key Products and Services
edit- Collections and Holdings: The library has extensive historical collections, including 375 incunabula, over 12,500 titles from the 16th century, and more than 4,500 manuscripts. Of particular note is the Leibniz estate with 400,000 pages.
- Digital Offers: The GWLB offers numerous databases, digital collections and online resources, including the Niedersächsische Bibliographie and the Leibniz-Bibliographie.
- Research and Education: It supports research and education through various projects, such as the digitization of historical works and the development of estates.
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the GWLB is to collect, preserve and make scientific information accessible to the public. A central value is the protection and promotion of cultural heritage. The library is also involved in the UNESCO program "Memory of the World" to preserve documents of exceptional value.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe GWLB is committed to the long-term preservation and digitization of its holdings in order to ensure access to cultural heritage for future generations. It operates comprehensive digitization projects to make historical works available online and thus improve access to knowledge.
Accessible Access and Inclusion
editThe library offers barrier-free access to its premises and services in order to enable all users to participate equally. This also includes special offers for students and schools.
The GWLB is a central location for science, research and education in Lower Saxony and beyond. It combines tradition with modern digital offerings and promotes dialogue between science and society.