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Anyone visiting our university library on 17 June 2026, had the chance to be part of a very special moment: the exhibition "Die Rosenburg – The Federal Ministry of Justice in the Shadow of the Nazi Past" drew to a close with a public finissage. The event was honored by the presence of Federal Minister of Justice Dr. Stefanie Hubig and State Minister of Justice Franziska Weidinger.

Our library was more than just a venua. It became a space for remembrance, dialogue, and shared responsibility. The focus was on historical accountability, democratic values, and the vital question of what history can teach us for both the present and the future.

Libraries are open spaces for knowledge, connection, and democratic…

On May 30th 2026 the University Library hosted its first English-language first aid course for 24 international students—an important requirement for obtaining a driver’s license in Germany. The program was initiated and coordinated through library directors in collaboration with student Senate member Maneesh Murukan. Ali Al Baouli, an OVGU medical student, was recruited as the instructor, establishing a successful example of peer learning. While students support one another in this process, the University Library creates opportunities and space for community, participation, and knowledge transfer.

The term “affiliation” describes your institutional affiliation in a publication. In short: you indicate exactly where your research was conducted. This may sound trivial, but it is crucial for the visibility of your work. Databases, rankings, and search engines use this information to assign publications to institutions and individuals. If the affiliation is missing or ambiguous, your work may be harder to find. In the worst case, it may not be attributed to OVGU at all. A correct affiliation therefore ensures that your research is visible where it belongs—with you and your institution.

The University Library is more than just a popular hub for exchange. As a social and cultural gathering space at OVGU, it provided the perfect setting for the participants of “Schwimm Kultur” on May 22nd to take part in a moving workshop on overcoming fear and mutual support. The project supports international students far beyond learning to swim as they settle into a new reality. Through conversations and creative workshop stations, exercises emerged from openness and trust. For initiatives like this, the University Library provides the ideal setting as an open meeting place that highlights diversity and fosters communities that strengthen integration, shared learning, and well-being.

As of 22nd June 2026, there is a real spirit of change in the air at the University Library, as our flat roof is undergoing a complete renovation to make it fit for all weather conditions. Construction work will be well underway until presumably November, ensuring that we can continue to guarantee you a cozy and welcoming space to work in the future. Since true progress cannot always happen in complete silence, there may be occasional noise. However, the most noise-intensive work will be scheduled during off-peak hours as much as possible, so that your working and study time remains as relaxed as can be. Unfortunately, one minor inconvenience is unavoidable: the parking lot in front of the building will have to be closed. Please use alte…