“The library is modern, well-stocked and complemented by the members of staff, who are always ready to help”
Sina Blaschke, TH Köln
University of Applied Sciences
The Frankreich-Bibliothek, established in 1990, is the leading information and documentation facility in Germany on contemporary France and Franco-German relations
The library collects literature and press articles on
• French politics, economy and society since 1944
• Franco-German relations in their entirety
• Relations between France and other countries
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Special library
Our catalogue contains over 100,000 records from the field of social sciences #
• 51% journal or book articles
• 42% monographs
• 7% open access online publications
“Although the library appears quite small, it is amazing how much valuable material can be found here”
Jennifer Müller, University of Tübingen


“Without a doubt, the Frankreich-Bibliothek is the best place to come for undertaking any kind of academic research on France and Franco-German relations …'
Thomas Siemes, University of Trier
Services
• Subject bibliographies
• Enquiries
• Compilation of subject dossiers for teaching
• Photocopying service for articles
• Inter-library loans through the Südwestdeutschen Bibliotheksverbund (union catalogue)
Press cuttings archive and Grants
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Direct search of our holdings
The Frankreich-Bibliothek is a research library
The members of staff are always available to answer questions.
Most of our holdings are open stack.
15 workspaces
WLAN, scan and
copying facilities
extensive knowledge
readily available