Collections in Focus
Monthly presentations of selected items from the Göttingen State and University Library
A Glimpse into the Collections
The collection tours give you an exclusive insight into the historical holdings of the SUB Göttingen: Every month, our experts will introduce you to an exciting example from Göttingen's rich collection cosmos. Learn more about the origins, scope and special features of our collections and explore selected original items from the University Library's stacks together with us.
- The events are free of charge.
- As places are limited (maximum 15), please register in advance. If you are unable to attend, please cancel in good time so that other interested parties have a chance of getting a place.
- The meeting point is the foyer of the Historical Building of the SUB Göttingen (Papendiek 14, 37073 Göttingen).
Collections in Focus in Summer Semester 2026
Every Thursday at 18:00
The events will be held in German. A good command of German is recommended.
Der anwesende Gauss war von den vorgestellten Ideen beeindruckt: Bernhard Riemanns Vortrag zu den Grundlagen der Geometrie
11.06.2026 | PD Dr. Katharina Habermann, Fachreferentin Mathematik
Die Luthersammlung der SUB Göttingen
18.06.2026 | Prof. Dr. Thomas Kaufmann, Direktor
250 Jahre amerikanische Unabhängigkeit: Kostbarkeiten aus der Amerika-Sammlung
02.07.2026 | Dorothea Schuller, Fachreferentin Anglistik & Amerikanistik
Für den Kampf gerüstet: Kriegstechnik und Alltagsinnovationen im Bellifortis
09.07.2026 | Dr. Mona Kirsch, stellv. Abteilungsleitung Spezialsammlungen
Current Dates | Collections in Focus
Thu, 18.06.2026, 18:00
Die Luthersammlung der SUB Göttingen (German)
Thu, 02.07.2026, 18:00
250 Jahre amerikanische Unabhängigkeit: Kostbarkeiten aus der Amerika-Sammlung (German)
Thu, 09.07.2026, 18:00