Christian Elsner, KIT

From November 1–30, 2026, KIT Library is participating in the action month “Together in the Library”. The nationwide initiative aims to raise awareness of loneliness and promote libraries as places for social interaction, exchange and community.

Martina Weber

From data tracking to the fair publication of research data and articles under the community-led publishing model: As part of OAWeek, the KIT Library once again offered a variety of perspectives on the world of open access.

Hendrik Rudert

Eleven interviews provide insights for the further development of KIT Scientific Publishing's publication services.

Christian Elsner, KIT

The international KohaCon26, held at KIT from October 5 to 9, 2026, brought together more than 400 registered participants from 45 countries to exchange ideas about the open-source library software Koha and drive its further development.

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During our library tours from October 19 to November 6, 2026, we’ll showcase all the key services offered by the 24-hour library.

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Under this topic, KIT Library invites you to International Open Access Week 2026. The Event focuses on the financial, social, and environmental costs of scholarly publishing and encourages reflection on sustainable and open ways to access research.

KIT Library is seeking an uncertified student assistant (f/m/d) for its branch at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (Erzbergerstraße 121, 76133 Karlsruhe), to begin on November 1, 2026.

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From October 5 to 9, 2026, the Koha community’s annual global conference will take place at the KIT Library for the first time. Registration is open until October 3, 2026.

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To mark the WEITER WISSEN initiative’s day of action on September 28, 2026, we’re launching a social media series to show how the KIT Library supports this access through its wide range of services.

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The study area on the first floor (atrium), the lockers located there, and seminar room 120 will not be accessible during the construction work. Construction noise is to be expected.

Due to KIT Library's staff outing, there will be adjusted opening hours and service times on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

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As part of the test on September 4 and 7, 26, the audible alarms and sirens in the KIT Library South will be activated; this means that a loud alarm tone is expected to sound starting at 9 a.m.

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To mark the 20th anniversary of the 24-hour library on the South Campus, three interviewees look back on its origins and development from different perspectives.

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During the recess period (August 3 – September 30, 26), nearly 90 additional study spaces will once again be available in the seminar rooms of the Learning Center at the Fasanenschlösschen.

With a revamped navigation system and a new structure, we will be relaunching our website in a few days.

What began as an innovative idea at the KIT Library has evolved into a well-established, publicly funded search infrastructure for scholarly research.

Tanja Oberacker

On July 24, the KIT Library will celebrate the anniversary of the 24-hour library on the South Campus.

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A look back at the anniversary week, June 30 – July 2, 2026, at KIT Library Campus North.

KIT's student magazine reports on the 24-hour library on Campus South.

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The Agora Stakeholder Forum, held on June 26, 2026, in Karlsruhe, focused on dialogue and listening.

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Starting July 1, 2026, and until further notice, the opening hours for the Architecture Specialized Library (FBA) are as follows:

Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

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KIT Scientific Publishing has been a member of the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA) since March 2026.

An interactive library game in which players, as researchers, increase the visibility of their findings while building their reputation.

The KIT Library will once again be represented at the 2026 event, May 19–22, with numerous presentations, and looks forward to engaging with others in Berlin.

Mamta Dwivedi

On May 5, 2026, individuals interested in open science from various KIT business units gathered to discuss the current state of open science.

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A seminar focusing on museums and archives was initiated by the Archive for Architecture and Civil Engineering (saai) and organized in collaboration with the KIT Archive.

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Renovation work will begin on May 4, 2026, and is expected to last throughout the month of May.

As part of the nationwide Freedom of Expression Week (May 3–10, 2026), which is being held under the theme “What is true?”, the KIT Library invites you to a series of events exploring various aspects of freedom of information and expression in the digital age.

For 20 years, the KIT Library on Campus South has been open around the clock and has become an indispensable part of daily life for many students and researchers.

Gabriele Weickert, KIT

Renovation work will take place in the foyer/entrance area of the BIB-N from April 27 through May 8, 2026 (tentatively).

Tanja Oberacker

Dr. Klaus Nippert, Director of the KIT Archives, discusses the “silent landslide” in archives and the challenges of digital transformation

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Starting April 1, 2026, the Computer Science Library will have new opening hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Adjusted opening hours for the KIT Library and specialized libraries over the Easter holiday.

Tanja Oberacker, KIT

We are looking for an unpaid student assistant (f/m/d) to support the Office for Good Scientific Practice and Ethical Principles (GWP) for 39 hours per month

Christian Elsner, KIT

The KIT Library North will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2026. To mark this occasion, we’re taking a look back at the changes of the past 70 years and looking ahead.

Dominique Kretz

From February 5 to 8, 2026, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) presented the exhibition “200 Years of KIT – 100 Objects: Parts of the Whole” at Art Karlsruhe.

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How is Open Science practiced and supported at KIT? The KIT Library is exploring this question through a recent survey.

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During the recess, nearly 90 additional study spaces will be available in the seminar rooms R.004 (ground floor), R.120 (first floor), and R.220 (second floor) of the Lernzentrum am Fasanenschlösschen.

The course in Barcelona was attended by 127 participants, including representatives from universities, European higher education alliances, and policy experts.

The Diamond Open Access journal *Hydrogen Safety* has published its first Special Collection featuring selected best papers from the 11th International HySafe Conference (ICHS 2025).

The KIT trainee program for senior library staff begins on October 1, 2026! We are looking for graduates with a master’s degree in engineering, natural sciences, or law (with a focus on chemistry).

On January 21, 2026, a FaMI Day for trainees at academic libraries was held at the KIT Library South.

With the theme “Where’s the Data?”, the international Love Data Week focuses on the use of research data and research data management.

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The first FDM Staff Week, held December 9–11, 2025, at the KIT Library, brought together FDM professionals from all over Baden-Württemberg.