Exhibitions and events

Long Night of Sciences on 08 November 2024

The library is taking part in the Long Night of Sciences on 8 November 2024 with a varied programme.

from 18:00
Amplonius' journey: a puzzle tour through the University Library
Location: Start in the foyer
The house ghost Amplonius loves travelling. But as he is never allowed to leave the library, he goes on a virtual journey with you and solves puzzles and tasks along the way. For children, adults, families

18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00
Guided tours: University Library underground
Location: Meeting point in the foyer
Exciting insights into the technical rooms of the University Library - guided tour with Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Stefan Doogs, University of Erfurt (max. 20 people per tour)

19:00 | 20:00
Guided tours: University Library backstage
Location: Meeting point in the foyer
What goes on ‘behind the scenes’ in the library? 
Guided tours with employees of the Erfurt University Library

18:00 to 21:00
Presentation of film posters
Location: Group study room 6, 2nd floor

18:00 to 21:00
Presentation of historical holdings in the special collection
Location: Special reading room, 2nd floor
Selected manuscripts and prints will be used to present special features of the late medieval book collection Bibliotheca Amploniana will be shown.
Employees of the Special Collection of the Erfurt University Library

21:00 
Short lecture: Digitisation of manuscripts from the Bibliotheca Amploniana
Location: Lecture room, ground floor
How to digitise medieval manuscripts and what is a "Grazer Buchtisch"?
Dr Katrin Ott, Erfurt University Library

At the same time, the library will remain open until 10 pm for reading and working. However, you can expect an increased number of visitors and an unusual background noise. We ask for your understanding.