Search and service

The Bayerische Staatsbibliothek amends its house rules, applicable as of 15 July 2024. In the future, it is permitted to take photographs of pages from library holdings in the reading rooms, provided that no flash light is used, other visitors are not incommoded and legal provisions, such as copyright, personal rights and data protection rules are complied with.

There are numerous courses for you to learn more about expedient search tools, obtain tips for using the library and improve your search capabilities. A number of new topics have been added to the known range of courses.

After you have logged in on the web page of our booking system, you can now view and manage your bookings in a newly designed overview.

As of next Monday, 2 May, the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek extends the opening hours of its reading rooms, thereby surpassing its opening hours before the Covid pandemic. The successful reading-place reservation system will be maintained for all reading rooms.