Library
As a common library of the Max Planck Institutes for Intelligent Systems and Solid State Research, we are responsible for the information and literature supply of our staff members and guests. Our aim is to support the members of the institutes in their daily research projects.
Contact
Heisenbergstr. 1
Max Planck Campus Stuttgart
E-Mail: bib@mpis.mpg.de
Phone:
0711/689 - 1281
0711/689 - 1282
0711/689 - 1397
Opening hours
Mo. - Thu.: 08:00 a.m. - 16:45 p.m.
Fri.: 08:00 a.m. - 15:15 p.m.
Core service hours: 10:00 a.m. - 15:00 p.m.
Outside the opening hours you can enter the library through the main entrance with your access card.
External visitors are requested to register.
Mission
Our aim is to support the members of the institutes in their daily research projects. In order to achieve this, we provide a current and attractive offer of information and services. The expansion of electronic media is of particular importance. A transparent way of working, both internally and externally, is self-evident for us.
Our services for staff members and guests
- Literature acquisition and provision
- Interlibrary loan / Document supply services
- Licensing and administration of electronic resources
- Contact partner for queries regarding procurement and access to literature
- Support in the area of open access
- Management of publications in the repository of the Max Planck Society (MPG.PuRe)
- Provision of online services (Aleph catalogue with self-check loan, website, etc.)
Our self-conception
The library users are the first priority, an individual consulting of each user is important for us. We maintain an active exchange of information and knowledge among our colleagues and departments.
We strive to constantly optimise the performance capability of the library. Regular further training ensures the necessary competence and promotes the further development of the individual employees.
You will find in our library:
Space for creativity and exchange
multiple meeting areas
4 guest offices
3 catalog workstations
3 internet workstations
78 work and reading stations
1 book return box
2 printers
2 copiers with scan functionality
1 microform scanner
1 binding machine
The library collection comprises (as of Dec. 2023):
Total number of volumes 44,405
Books 37,040
Doctoral theses 4,361
Diploma theses 1,930
Advanced doctoral dissertations 123
Bachelor's theses 54
Master's theses 181
Journal volumes 7,365
Subscribed journals 25
E-journals 72,016
E-books 823,239