AI compliance at the German National Library

published 07.08.2025

With the AI policy for the official use of generative AI applications, DNB is setting a reliable framework for the responsible, legally compliant and sustainable integration of AI into its diverse activities to fulfil its legal mandate.

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German National Library publishes Code of Conduct

published 30.07.2025

The German National Library has adopted a comprehensive Code of Conduct titled “Shared values for our everyday activities and planning”. The Code of Conduct is based on its self-understanding and the set of values defined in its Strategic Compass 2035. The legal framework conditions are regulated in the Law Regarding the German National Library (DNBG), in civil service, labour and budget law, as well as in our Rules of Procedure and our internal rules.

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What holds a society together

published 23.07.2025

The topic of “social cohesion” is highly topical: almost 80 per cent of people in Germany are concerned that it is increasingly dwindling. A study by ZDF, ARD and Deutschlandradio now shows what holds a society together and what public media contribute to this. It will be presented on 17 September at the German National Library in Frankfurt am Main.

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German National Library fills three new management positions

published 02.07.2025

As part of its organisational development process and based on the Strategic Compass 2035, the German National Library has created three new domains which will take up operations on 1 December 2025.  The Collections Domain will be headed by Constanze Schumann, Ulrike Junger is taking over the Metadata Domain and Susanne Theile is going to be in charge of the Access and Engagement Domain.

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VW-LIS will start again on 1 July

published 01.07.2025

Access to the German National Library's licensing service for out-of-commerce works (VW-LiS) will be restored on 1 July 2025. Tailored to the requirements associated with the (mass) digitisation of written cultural heritage, the licensing of out-of-commerce works facilitates the provision of legally watertight access to copyright-protected 20th century sources. Cultural heritage institutions can now register again for a VW-LiS account at the German National Library and file applications for out-of-commerce books with VG WORT.

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