Freiburg im Breisgau, Universitätsbibliothek
Owner Id4513
TypeCorporate body
Biographical dates - Period of existence1457 -
Other InformationWhen the University of Freiburg was founded in 1457 the libraries were most commonly attached to the respective faculties. The term 'Biblioteca Universitatis' was used for the first time in 1505 in protocols of the university's Academic Senate probably for the faculty of arts's library. In 1755, the various libraries were finally joined to form a common library and a new hall was constructed to house the inventory of books. A full-time librarian worked there from 1768. The abolition of the Catholic order Society of Jesus in 1773 marked the end of the Jesuit presence at the university. The Jesuit order had been in charge of large parts of the university since 1620. Due to the suppression of the order, large collections of books from Jesuit libraries were transferred to University of Freiburg, leading to a rapid expansion of the University Library's stock. The secularization and reforms introduced by Emperor Joseph II of Austria subsequently caused the disbandment of several monasteries, further contributing to the increase in books.
Bod-Inc: on the sale of duplicates see reference in Sack, Freiburg, p. lxvi.
Variant NamesAlbert-Ludwigs-Universität, Bibliothek <Fribourg-en-Brisgau, Allemagne>
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Activity
Start (year)1457
MARC Area Codee-gx
PlaceFreiburg (Geonames Id: 2925177)
Profession / Type of InstitutionUniversity
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