Sächsische Landesbibliothek — Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Dresden (SLUB)
The Sächsische Landesbibliothek – Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Dresden (SLUB) is one of the largest and most comprehensive academic libraries in Germany. It serves as both a public library for the state of Saxony and the university library for the Technical University of Dresden (TU Dresden). In addition to its enormous collections of printed books, historical manuscripts, maps and photographs (via its Deutsche Fotothek), SLUB is a leading institution in the digitization of cultural heritage. The "SLUB Digitale Sammlungen" (SLUB Digital Collections) platform offers researchers and the public worldwide high-resolution and open access access to priceless documents, including the famous Mayan Codex, rare Eastern/Islamic manuscripts and historical musical scores. With its modern open access initiatives and comprehensive digital archives, the institution builds a strong bridge between the physical preservation of cultural heritage and the world of digital research.
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Libraries
| Library Name | Country | Source | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Library | Germany | 78.59% | Details |
| Departmental Library DrePunct | Germany | 11.79% | Details |
| Branch Library of Medicine | Germany | 3.18% | Details |
| Branch Library of Law | Germany | 1.79% | Details |
| Branch Library of Forestry | Germany | 1.73% | Details |
| Branch Library of Educationen | Germany | 1.64% | Details |
| TU Dresden holdings | Germany | 1.26% | Details |
| Test library of Faculty of Psychology | Germany | 0.02% | Details |
| bdd | Germany | 0.00% | Details |