Bavarian Library Network Catalogue
The union catalogue of the Bavarian Library Network (BVB) contains the holdings of all Bavarian university, academic and state libraries. The catalogue comprises about 23 million titles with approximately 49 million copies. It is the basis for interlibrary loan. Gateway Bayern is accessible with your user number and your password. You can also search as a guest.
You have two access options:
» Würzburg University Library Catalogue
(Click on 'Database selection' and mark the checkbox 'Bavarian Library Network')
» Gateway Bayern
Besides the union catalogue the Bavarian Library Network offers more databases and search tools.
- The article database of the Bavarian Library Network (BVB) is an international and multidisciplinary bibliography for articles in scientific journals.
- Connected to the article database of the BVB is the Table of Contents Service which contains an overview of all indexed journals in alphabetical order. This service allows you to check whole volumes or issues of a journal. It also shows you the table of contents of a single issue.
- The Bibliography of books published in German-speaking countries in 16th century (VD 16) and the Bibliography of books published in German-speaking countries in 17th century (VD 17) are both retrospective national bibliographies for the years 1501 to 1700 and contain in addition to the title information of the printed version information about library holdings.
- A simultaneous search in other literature databases and online catalogues is also possible.
- Use the SFX-Button to find your document most efficiently: get the electronic full-text document, place an interlibrary loan order or use the document delivery service Subito.
