Preserving the old, looking to the future – International Library Staff Week at FAU
What are the challenges a Library faces when preserving historic documents? How can they adapt to future challenges? The University Library of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is a comprehensive academic library system supporting all faculties, while also serving as a regional library. During the Staff Week, participants will gain insight into its wide range of services, with a particular focus on digital research support.
Key topics include research data management, Open Access publishing, and the implementation of Open Science practices, an area in which FAU is a national pioneer. Participants will learn how the library supports researchers throughout the full data lifecycle, from project planning to long-term archiving, and how it facilitates transparent and accessible research.
The programme will also introduce the structure and functioning of FAU’s multi-site library system, as well as highlight unique special collections, offering a broader perspective on how academic libraries contribute to research, teaching, and cultural heritage.
The Erasmus+ Staff Week programme will take place in Erlangen during four days and one day in Nürnberg and will include
- Guided tours of Erlangen and Nürnberg
- Intercultural training Germany
- Cultural / Social event tbc
- Visit to all areas of the Library, project presentations and workshops, tbc
- Best-Practise / Project presentations by participants, tbc.
- Mindfulness Training, tbc.
Participants who would give a presentation on a project or who would hold a workshop are given preference.
Application information
Please upload a detailed CV and a motivation letter, stating a) your daily work b) your focus of interest in the UB and c) the them of a potential presentation or work shop you would hold. The number of participants is limited to 15 and 2 per country to maintain a balance. Selected participants will be informed, others be put on a waiting list.
Additional Info
A list of potential accommodation will be provided to selected participants at a later stage.
The nearest airport is Nürnberg, with a direct local bus connection or via metro and regional train to Erlagen city center. You can also travel to Frankfurt and then take an ICE high speed train to Erlangen, or fly to Munich and travel to Erlangen by S-bahn and then ICE; ICE or RE trains to Erlangen.
There are also international bus connections to Nürnberg.
WHEN
From October 5 to 9, 2026
WHERE
Onsite at Erlangen & Nuremberg
APPLICATION DEADLINE
May 15