About the ZBW

In this section you will find information about the library profile of the ZBW. The library profile presents the various services of the ZBW, the collection guidelines and the holdings, numbers and facts about the ZBW and a brief history of the institution. You can also read the mission statement of the ZBW. You will find an organisation plan and information about the ZBW’s memberships. You will find various options to get in touch with the ZBW as well as the latest job offers. You can look up information about the ongoing projects of the ZBW.

The “About us” section also presents news about the ZBW and a press room. You will find information about events like exhibitions at the ZBW in Kiel or Hamburg, or where the ZBW presents itself at fairs and conferences.