Working & Learning
The archive and library of the BBF provide you with ideal conditions for working with their holdings and using them for scientific projects.
Contact & Opening Hours
Contact data and opening hours of the library, archive and research unit. Information about changed opening hours you will find in the left frame and on the news page.
Registration & First Visit
Welcome at the BBF! Here you will find helpful information regarding your registration and your first visit to the BBF.
Ordering & Borrowing
Our library and archive holdings are indexed in different databases and the terms of ordering and loan are also distinct. You will only be allowed consult archived materials in our reading room, while parts of the library holdings are available for external loan.
Copying & Scanning
We offer different means for copying works or parts works from our collection.
Reference & Information Services
Your questions are welcome! As a scientific institution, we do not only provide information about our own holdings, but within our means we will support you in your research.
Vocational Training & Internships
The BBF is engaged in vocational education and training and offers many kinds of internships to secondary school students, apprentices and university students.