Knowra Berlin State Library Berlin State Library The Berlin State Library is a major German research library of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation, with collections and services housed at two sites in Berlin.
Haus Unter den Linden : A historic Berlin State Library building on Unter den Linden, reopened after extensive renovation in 2021. This site holds major historical collections and serves as one of the library’s two locations.
Berlin Papyrus Collection : A major collection of ancient papyri and related materials held in Berlin. The library preserves papyrus holdings used to study ancient languages and societies.
Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg : The Hohenzollern ruler of Brandenburg from 1640 to 1688, known as the Great Elector. His reign saw the founding of the library’s seventeenth-century predecessor.
German National Library : Germany’s central archival library, which collects publications issued in the German language or concerning Germany. Unlike this national deposit library, the Berlin State Library serves broad research needs through historic collections.
Haus Potsdamer Straße : A modern Berlin State Library building near Potsdamer Platz, designed by Hans Scharoun and opened in 1978. This is the library’s second principal site and houses many modern collections.
Berlin State Library Music Department : A research collection of musical manuscripts, printed music, and music literature at the Berlin State Library. Its holdings include sources for studying composers and the history of music.
Berlin : The capital and largest city of Germany, situated on the River Spree. The library’s sites and institutional history are rooted in Berlin.
Bavarian State Library : A major research library in Munich and one of Germany’s largest scholarly libraries. It is a prominent state-library counterpart with a separate institutional history and location.
Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation : A German public foundation that oversees major museums, libraries, archives, and research institutions. The foundation is the Berlin State Library’s parent institution.
Berlin State Library Map Department : A specialized department collecting maps, atlases, globes, and cartographic literature. Its materials support research into geography, exploration, and the history of cartography.
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