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True to the motto ‘what is created here should be seen’, the University Library now offers you space to put your visions in the spotlight. A curated exhibition area is looking for people who want to make their research, projects or perspectives visible. Student initiatives are also welcome, as are contributions on current topics, interesting hobbies and talents. The aim is to provide insights, facilitate encounters and empower people with the topics close to their hearts. Whether creative, personal or scientific - the exhibition thrives on diversity. If you are interested, please contact Carina Kröber (carina.kroeber@ovgu.de) for further information.

New year, new resolutions – and new energy in the university library! Two smart ‘bike desks’ are now available to our users, combining a desk and a bicycle in a creative way that connects leg movement and reading. You can pedal away while you work. The best part is that the energy generated is converted directly into electricity and can be used, for example, to charge your mobile phone. This is a sustainable use of muscle power. Especially at the beginning of the year, when more exercise is on almost everyone's list of resolutions, the bikes offer an ideal opportunity to integrate sporting goals into everyday university life. Increasing concentration, doing something for your health and generating electricity at the same time – t…

The foyer of our university library is already decked out for the festive season: since 1st of December 2025, a special gift table has been inviting visitors to take part in a “blind date with a book”. For weeks, members of the OVGU community have been donating their favourite books. Now they are waiting – lovingly wrapped – to surprise new readers. Anyone who takes one of the mysterious packages will only know what book is inside after unwrapping it. This not only creates joy in reading, but also encourages people to discover new things. At the same time, we are setting an example for sustainability by passing on stories instead of throwing them away. The table is restocked daily – until 23rd December 2025. So it's worth stopp…

As the year draws to a close, the University Library is significantly expanding its digital offerings for a licensing period of one year each: Starting 1st November 2025, numerous titles from Kohlhammer Publishing will be available, including literature in health, law, and social sciences. Beginning 1st December 2025, Wiley Publishing will enrich the portfolio with high-quality content from the humanities and natural sciences, medicine, and technology. To start the new year perfectly, the entire UTB Scholar catalog will be accessible from 1st January 2026, featuring comprehensive scholarly literature ranging from didactics and education to psychology and economics. Discover these new worlds of knowledge conveniently over the university's…