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KIT Library North in transition

Langer Wandbereich mit mehreren Reihen von Präsentationsregalen, in denen aktuelle Fach- und Wissenschaftszeitschriften ausgestellt sind. Die Zeitschriften sind frontal sichtbar angeordnet. Sitzgelegenheiten im Vordergrund.
Außenansicht des vorderen Eingangs der KIT-Bibliothek im Winter. Vor dem Gebäude liegt Schnee, die Bäume sind kahl und von einer dünnen Schneeschicht bedeckt. Der Eingangsbereich ist beleuchtet und über eine kurze Treppe erreichbar.
Langer, gerader Gang zwischen hohen Bücherregalen in der Bibliothek. Die Regale sind dicht mit Nachschlagewerken und Fachliteratur bestückt. Am Ende des Gangs fällt Tageslicht durch ein Fenster.
Schwarz-weiß-Luftaufnahme des Kernforschungszentrums bei Karlsruhe aus dem Jahr 1966. Zu sehen sind großflächige Forschungsgebäude, Straßen und Parkplätze inmitten bewaldeter Flächen. Im Hintergrund ragen industrielle Anlagen auf.
Mehrere farbenfrohe Bücherwagen stehen in einer Reihe im Außenbereich der KIT-Bibliothek auf einer Rasenfläche. Die Wagen sind in verschiedenen Farben lackiert und vor einem Bibliotheksgebäude platziert, umgeben von Bäumen.

KIT Library North in its anniversary year

Timeline graphic showing milestones and years with yellow captions on a pink, dotted background.Christian Elsner | KIT
On the history of BIB-N

Since 1956, KIT Library has been keeping pace with scientific progress – from printed books to digital research data. Discover how a small specialist library became a modern service facility for open access, research data management, and international networking.

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Abstract sculpture resembling intertwined, organic tubes mounted on a building wall.Wilhelm Loth
Art tours at BIB-N

Have you seen it yet? Several works of art from the KIT art collection are also on display at library locations. We invite you to enrich your lunch break with a little slice of art! Short introductions to various works of art take place on the first Monday of every month at 12 p.m. You can find the exact locations and dates in the schedule.

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Portrait picture composition of Andrea Stengel and Klaus Nippert.Andrea Stengel, Klaus NIppert | KIT
COMING SOON! Podcast “Andrea questions Klaus”

Have you heard? In our short podcast series “Andrea questions Klaus,” we highlight the differences between libraries and archives and answer frequently asked questions, e.g., on the topics of use, acquisition, and preservation of archive and library materials. Podcast language will be in German.

Colorful poster of a yellow coffee mug with steam on a pink and blue polka-dotted background, text reads "After Lunch Coffee Talks".Christian Elsner | KIT
After Lunch Coffee Talks: Knowledge served concisely

In our anniversary year, we are offering a short lecture format every third Wednesday of the month starting at 1:30 p.m. to help you get to know our services (even better) and learn more about current and future projects. Come by KIT Library North (Building 303, Pavilion (ground floor)) after your lunch break for a coffee and take away some inspiration for your work.

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Roter Poster mit gelbem Text „RDM Escape Room“, Masken-Logo, blaue Binärzahlen-Hintergrund und pinke Informationstafeln.Charlotte Neidiger | KIT
RDM Escape Room

A hacker attack paralyzes an open science conference – and valuable research data is at stake. Only a team of bright minds can solve the digital puzzles, find the right clues, and stop the attack in time. In the RDM Escape Room at KIT Library Campus North, research data management becomes an exciting experience!

Suitable for teams of up to 6 people. The escape room will take place on: May 20, June 17, June 30 – July 2 and September 19, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Please register at: Ausleihe-nord@bibliothek.kit.edu.

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Events im Jubiläumsjahr

Bright pink dotted background with yellow sign and light blue panel announcing a virtual kick-off via Zoom; KIT Bibliothek logo and black cat graphic on right.Christian Elsner | KIT
March 10, 2026, 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Virtual kickoff

The KIT Library on Campus North will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2026. Prepare to be surprised and get to know the library (even better). In the virtual kickoff, we will present our anniversary program for the first half of 2026.

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Kaffeemotiv mit Text „After Lunch Coffee Talks“ und Terminen auf blauer Tasse vor rosafarbenem Hintergrund.Christian Elsner | KIT
March 18, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. – After Lunch Coffee Talks

Topics of the day: The literature management program Zotero & research data management for the impatient: basics, tools, and good contacts.

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Poster advertising a plant exchange event with bold colors and flowers; German text about swap, donation, and donation options.Christian Elsner | KIT
April 15, 2026, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. – Plants swap exchange

New office and missing some greenery? Room for another flowering perennial in your flower bed? Want to get rid of that overgrown potted plant?

Come to the plants swap exchange at KIT Library Campus North (Building 303)!

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Kaffeemotiv: Mit Text „After Lunch Coffee Talks“ und Terminen auf gelber Tasse vor rosafarbenem Hintergrund.Christian Elsner | KIT
April 15, 2026, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. – After Lunch Coffee Talk

Topic of the day: Show what you've got! – Publish and showcase your research with KITopen & ORCID.

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Kaffeemotiv: Mit Text „After Lunch Coffee Talks“ und Terminen auf blauer Tasse vor rosafarbenem Hintergrund.Christian Elsner | KIT
May 20, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. – After Lunch Coffee Talk

Topics of the day: License to delete – Workshop report on the nestor archiving standard for selecting research data for long-term archiving & re3data – coffee, cats, and a catalog.

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Colorful poster with a yellow sleeping cat on a bookshelf and bold German event text.Christian Elsner | KIT
July 15, 2026, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. – Book SwapFever

Do you have a book on your shelf that everyone should read? Exciting stories, crime novels, novels, biographies, or simply whatever you like are welcome. With or without a book to swap – come on by!

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