Deutsche Bücherei, National library in Leipzig, Germany
The Deutsche Bücherei is a national library in Leipzig that preserves one of the largest collections of German publications. The building complex houses millions of media items including books, manuscripts, and digital materials available in designated reading areas.
This library was founded in 1912 with the goal of collecting all German-language publications and preserving them for future generations. It emerged from collaboration between the German Book Trade Association, the Kingdom of Saxony, and the city of Leipzig.
The library holds the German Exile Archive, preserving works by writers and artists who fled during the Nazi period. Visitors can explore how intellectuals and authors managed to save their work across borders.
Visitors should know that materials can only be used in the library's reading rooms and registration is required. It helps to check ahead which collections are relevant to your interests and what the opening hours are.
The library houses the German Museum of Books and Writing, which displays printed works from the 15th century. These early printed books show how book culture evolved and stand as evidence of printing history.
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