Founded on 9 August 1871 and moved to its current premises in 1895, the KULBS (Kaiserlische Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek zu Strassburg) became the Bnu (Bibliothèque nationale et universitaire) in 1926 by a decree which gave it its unique status as a national public administrative establishment (EPNA), under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.
Innovative Multidisciplinary Research Library
In this historic setting, in the heart of the listed Neustadt district, the interior renovation, modern and bright, contrasts with the exterior facades adorned with the tutelary figures of European writers, poets, philosophers and scientists. This architectural contrast reveals the true nature of the Bnu: a modern, innovative library, open to the city and to Europe, striving for excellence in the service of all.
Today, the Bnu is a leading multidisciplinary research library in the humanities and social sciences, with unique collections.
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Visual: Bibliothèque nationale et universitaire de Strasbourg, photo by Jean Pierre Rosenkranz.
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