Special Reading Room

Use

In the Special Reading Room, you can make use of the special stock from the following fields:

• Collection of old and rare books, including the bible collection
• Manuscript collection: Handwriting, autographs and remains
• Collection of maps and graphics
• Collection of the Library of Contemporary History (BfZ)
• Music collection: Notes and sound carriers
• Stefan George Archive
• Hölderlin-Archive: Manuscripts, printing works and other materials to Friedrich Hölderlin

In the event of enquiries regarding the special stocks, please contact the respective pertinent area in advance (see right-hand column for contact details).

Please note that not all special stocks are listed in the WLB Catalogue. Complementary special catalogues about manuscripts, about old and rare prints, about maps and graphics and about music may be of help.

The stocks can usually be made use of after ordering in advance only and the provision thereof takes two working days. Find out about this from the respective special collection.
You will need a valid library card to order the stocks.
In addition, when making use of manuscripts and incunabula, you will have to prove your identity with your ID card or passport when signing in to the special reading room.