🇩🇪 Exploring Göttingen University's Central Library (SUB)

The State and University Library of Lower Saxony (SUB Göttingen) is one of Germany's largest research libraries. Its crown jewel? A perfectly preserved Gutenberg Bible—one of only four complete copies worldwide, recognized as a UNESCO Memory of the World treasure! 📜✨ 🏛️ Library History Founded in 1734, originally housed in the first academic monastery (today's Paulinerkirche). The striking modern central building (1992), designed by architect Eckhard Gerber, resembles a hand reaching toward the old town—located near Platz der Göttinger Sieben. 📍 Address: Platz der Göttinger Sieben 1 ⏰ Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 AM – 12 AM | Sat-Sun: 9 AM – 10 PM 📚 Floor-by-Floor Guide Basement (UG) 🗞️ Newspaper Archive (2000–present) 🚻 Large restrooms 🧳 Day-use lockers Ground Floor (EG) 🖥️ Info desk & reception 💡 Digital Creative Space (touchscreens, whiteboards, sofas) 🖨️ Self-service printing/copying/scanning 💻 Open PC area & discussion zone ☕ Café (main entrance) 💰 Printer/cafeteria card top-up machines 📚 Self-checkout & book pickup 1st Floor (1. OG) 👨‍💻 PC study area 🖨️ Print/scan stations 🔒 Long-term lockers (book via ecamps, max 4 weeks) 📦 Lockable book carts (front desk reservation, max 4 weeks) 🚪 Single study rooms (ecamps, daily booking) 🎓 PhD workspaces (ecamps, max 180-day booking) 2nd Floor (2. OG) 👨‍💻 PC study area 👶 Family-friendly reading room (ecamps booking) 🖨️ Print/scan stations 🛠️ Learning Resource Center (LRC) & studIT support 3rd Floor (3. OG) 🚪 Admin offices (director, HR—access by appointment only) 🌟 Why SUB Stands Out 24/5 opening for night owls! 🦉 Free public access (no student ID needed). The Gutenberg Bible is occasionally displayed—check for special exhibits! #GöttingenLife #UniversityLibrary #HiddenGems #StudySpots #ArchitectureLovers #BookwormParadise #GermanyTravel 📖🏛️