Use of the Library
Opening hours of the reading halls
Monday to Friday, 8.30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For the use of the collections of the German Literature Archive the following is to be considered:
- The reception desk is occupied Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5.30 pm; the reception is reachable by phone call for questions regarding access and entrance: +49 (0) 7144 / 848-0.
- Media and collections, which cannot be consulted in the reading room of archive or library (among other things, not categorized closed collections, images and objects, sound- and film-carrier), are excluded from using. Please contact us in time in case your research requires these media and collections.
- Holdings of the archives which are currently shown in exhibitions must be ordered at least two weeks in advance.
Loans
Registered users have the opportunity to submit prior reservation requests via the Online Catalogue. Prior reservations should be made as near as possible to the date of the visit at the DLA.
Fees
The library holdings are available free of charge for research-based, literary and journalistic papers and studies.
There are fees for extra services, such as copies, photos, scans and their use. The informational PDF entitled »Reproduction and Usage Fees« lists the current prices of copies, photos and usage fees as well as conditions for the use of images.
Carrels
To a limited extent, lockable cubicles (»carrels«) are available for users throughout the duration of their stay.
Services
In addition to the comprehensive introduction found in the informational materials on site, the library of the German Literature Archive offers a variety of services:
- Bibliographic lists: Lists pertaining to thematic and objective inquiries on literature and literary studies will be assembled via the Kallías database upon request. The bibliographic lists are sent by mail or by e-mail.
- Delivery of articles: Users have the option to request copies of articles from journals and edited volumes, provided the condition of the medium allows for this.
- Interlibrary services: Users have the option to order literature not found in Marbach via interlibrary services from other libraries for use in the Marbach reading hall.
- Users must give prior notice at the front desk of the reading hall or by e-mail for use of the authors’ libraries, the scholars’ libraries and other special collections.
Media Documentation
Use of media documentation materials takes place in the library reading hall.
Audiovisual materials (AV-materials)
Users must make an appointment prior to the use of AV-materials. Dedicated cubicles are available for users of AV-materials throughout the duration of their stay.
Contact
Information Service Library
Telephone +49 (0) 7144 / 848-318
Telefax +49 (0) 7144 / 848-390
Email theke-bibliothek@dla-marbach.de
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m.-5.30 p.m.
Interlibrary Loan
Heike Albrecht
Telephone +49 (0) 7144 / 848-315
Telefax +49 (0) 7144 / 848-390
Email fernleihe@dla-marbach.de
Information Service Media Documentation
Telephone +49 (0) 7144 / 848-360
Telefax +49 (0) 7144 / 848-390
Email mediendokumentation@dla-marbach.de
User feedback: feedback@dla-marbach.de
The German Literature Archive will be closed on the following days:
3.10.2023 German Unity Day
1.11.2023 All Saints' Day
There may be delays in use on the following days:
20.9.2023, 9-10 a.m. Works meeting
26.9.2023 Hiking afternoon
13.12.2023, 9-10 a.m. Works meeting
14.12.2023, from 15 p.m. Advent coffee
The copy desk is opened Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 3 pm. The self-service scanners are available from 8.30 am to 6 pm.