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1. The library was founded in 1743 and is one of the oldest and largest academic libraries in Germany. |
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2. It is organized into 7 different library locations across Erlangen and Nürnberg, with the main library located in Erlangen. |
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3. The library holds a vast collection of over 5 million physical and electronic media, including books, journals, and databases. |
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4. The library offers a wide range of services to students and researchers, including research support, information literacy classes, interlibrary loan services, and access to electronic resources. |
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5. The library also hosts exhibitions, events, and workshops to promote research and academic engagement within the university community. |
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6. The Universitätsbibliothek der FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is a member of the Bavarian Library Network and participates in national and international library consortia to facilitate resource sharing and collaboration. |
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7. The library’s mission is to support research, teaching, and learning at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg by providing access to high-quality information resources and services. |