The library of the Julius Kühn Institute is a specialized research library. We cater for the information needs of the JKI scientific staff and hold collections in our core areas of research.

We provide access to a vast spectrum of resources:

• collection of approx. 370,000 monographs and printed journal volumes from all different fields of plant research
• electronic access to the contents of more than 9,000 scientific periodicals and more than 30,000 e-books 
• access to different commercial literature databases
• photo archive and a collection of phythopathological items

What we cannot deliver immediately is obtained through interlibrary loan or collaboration with other libraries affiliated to the BMEL. Our collections, which include some rare and outstanding stocks, are listed in the Common Library Network, what makes them directly accessible to the interested public or other libraries.

Beyond the supply of literature, we deliver services to enhance scientists' experience with reference management software (e.g. Citavi) or with literature databases. And we provide consultations concerning all issues of publishing and open access.