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ZBW - Leibniz-Informationszentrum Wirtschaft
Kiel, DEImpact-drivenThink TankScience & ResearchEducation
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees101 - 200
Founded1919
LocationKiel
About ZBW - Leibniz-Informationszentrum Wirtschaft
ZBW – Leibniz Information Centre for Economics is the world's largest information center for economic literature, both online and offline. It serves as a leading information and research hub for economic studies, with locations in Kiel and Hamburg. The organization provides comprehensive library services, digital resources like EconBiz and LSEG Eikon, and specialized learning environments. It is strongly committed to promoting economic research, Open Science, and Open Access, supported by its own research projects and publications. With 250 employees, ZBW significantly contributes to quality education and has received multiple awards for its innovative library work.
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Access to Economic Knowledge and Learning
The ZBW provides extensive library services and dedicated learning environments, enabling academic and public users to access economic information and research.
Strengthening Research Competencies
Through tools like EconBiz, research tips, and personalized consultations, the organization supports researchers and students in acquiring essential research skills.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Digital Infrastructure for Economic Research
ZBW develops and operates digital information infrastructures like REPOD and engages in Web Science, strengthening the foundation for economic innovation.
Promoting Open Science for Knowledge Exchange
The organization actively supports Open Science initiatives to enhance free access to research findings and foster global knowledge exchange.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Informed Analyses for Economic Growth
As a leading information center, ZBW provides crucial analyses on current economic topics, supporting decisions for sustainable economic growth.
Research for Economic Resilience
The organization conducts research on topics such as digitalization in SMEs and supply chain resilience, supporting businesses and governments in creating decent work.
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FAQs
Q1Where does ZBW operate offices and what are their opening hours?+
ZBW operates locations in Kiel and Hamburg. ZBW Kiel is open Monday and Thursday from 10:00 to 18:00, and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 16:00. ZBW Hamburg welcomes visitors Monday and Thursday from 10:00 to 18:00, and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 to 16:00. Both locations observe closures on specific public holidays.
Q2What are ZBW's core tasks and services?+
ZBW is a leading information and research hub for economic studies. It offers comprehensive library services for academic and public users, including learning environments, copying/printing facilities, and support for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, it provides online resources like EconBiz and LSEG Eikon, and promotes economic research and Open Science practices.
Q3How is ZBW committed to Open Science and research?+
ZBW is strongly committed to promoting Open Science and Open Access. It operates the digital publication server EconStor, which provides free access to thousands of articles, and the EconBiz portal for international economic information. Its own research projects in areas like Digital Information Infrastructures and Web Science actively contribute to knowledge exchange.
Q4Where can interested individuals find ZBW job openings?+
Current job openings at ZBW are available on the organization's official careers page. Interested individuals can view the listings directly at https://www.zbw.eu/de/stellenangebote.
Q5How many employees does ZBW have?+
ZBW currently employs a staff of 250 individuals. This makes it the world's largest information center for economic literature.
Q6Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does ZBW contribute to?+
ZBW primarily contributes to SDG 4 "Quality Education." Secondarily, it is committed to SDG 9 "Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure" and SDG 8 "Decent Work and Economic Growth" by promoting research and knowledge exchange.
Q7What awards has ZBW received?+
ZBW has received multiple international awards for its innovative work in librarianship. The organization was honored with the prestigious LIBER Award in 2011, 2012, and 2013.
