Library

A Unique Interdisciplinary Library focused on literature about Civil Society, Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector

The HUMBOLDT-VIADRINA School of Governance situated in Berlin-Mitte is home to the only interdisciplinary library in Germany focused on the subject of civil society, philanthropy and the nonprofit sector, whose contents are open to the public. Visiting and using the library is free of charge. The stock currently includes about 12,000 books, as well as magazines, annual reports of various foundations, unpublished degree dissertations, informative literature and also relevant internet and conference documents. The collection is all bibliographically documented and can be looked up in an Online Public Access Catalogue. The library is systematically divided into subject matter in an open access area.

 

Address:
HUMBOLDT-VIADRINA School of Governance
Bernhard Matzak, M.A., Information Specialist
Wilhelmstraße 67
10117 Berlin
Tel: + 49 30 20 05 971 - 16
Fax: + 49 30 20 05 971 - 11
E-Mail: bernhard.matzak@governance-school.de

Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.00 am to 3.30 pm
Wednesday noon to 6 pm, by appointment

 

Support

Substantial contributions by the Robert Bosch foundation (1999 to 2002) and the Mercator foundation (2003 - 2005) have made it possible to continually improve and extend the library stock. Since 2002, the yearly budget for acquisitions amounts to 10,000 Euros. Donated books, essays and reviews are always welcome.

 

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