Searching & Finding
With a wide range of catalogs and portals that are freely accessible at any time via the Internet, the BBF provides information about and direct and easy access to its own and third-party holdings.
Catalogs
The library catalog and the archive database, together with the German database of journals, constitute the most important instruments for research in our holdings. Just a few clicks will lead you to the display of matches, showing all the relevant information regarding availability. In addition, a special database informs you about the publications by BBF staff members. In further databases you will find (electronic) journals and databases, some of which are licensed by the BBF but not all. These services are freely accessible via the internet.
Digital Archives
Selected parts of the BBF holdings have been digitized and are mostly openly accessible via the internet. These digital collections have sometimes been compiled in co-operation with other institutions, or the BBF has contributed to digital libraries of partners. All archives are continually being expanded.
Information Gateways
The BBF cooperates regarding the provision of portals in the area of educational research and history which comprise diverse information services, e.g. reviews, reference databases, directories of institutions and current information and announcements.
EditionenBildungsgeschichte
The BBF portal provides Open Access editions of selected historical texts on education.