University and State Library Bonn

The University and State Library Bonn is a comprehensive research library in Bonn that collects books, journals, and digital materials across many academic fields. The main building houses the central collection while numerous branch locations distribute the holdings throughout the university and city.

Founded in 1818, the library began as a university collection and grew into a major knowledge repository for the region. Over two centuries it developed into a significant archive serving North Rhine-Westphalia.

The library houses collections related to the Cologne administrative region and distributes its holdings across more than 50 departmental branches throughout the university. Visitors can explore materials organized by academic field and discover specialized resources in nearly every area of study.

The main building is open throughout the day until midnight and provides study spaces for concentrated work. With digital catalogs and staff assistance on hand, visitors can conduct research in a quiet environment.

The library conducts systematic reviews of its holdings to find books that were seized during the Nazi period. This NS-Raubgut project works to identify stolen materials and trace their provenance.

Location: Bonn

Inception: 1818

Part of: University of Bonn

Address: Adenauerallee 39-41, 53113 Bonn

Website: http://ulb.uni-bonn.de

GPS coordinates: 50.73140,7.10870

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53