Staatsbibliothek

Staatsbibliothek is the German word for state library. Another term often used is Landesbibliothek. Both types of library refer to the general type of regional libraries in tradition of the States of Germany (Länder). The libraries are often linked to a university nearby.

Among the libraries carrying that title Staatsbibliothek are:

• the Bamberg State Library (Staatsbibliothek Bamberg)
• the Bavarian State Library (Bayerische Staatsbibliothek) in Munich
• the Berlin State Library (Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin)
• the Göttingen State and University Library (Niedersächsische Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Göttingen) is among other things the Staatsbibliothek of Lower Saxony
• the Saxon State Library (Sächsische Landesbibliothek − Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Dresden) is among other things the Staatsbibliothek of Saxony