Manuscript Collection
Since the library was founded in 1661, more than 11 million printed materials have been collected alone. The collection consists of more than 2.2 million additional printed works and other materials that are often unique in private collections - western and oriental manuscripts, music signatures, properties and deposits, personal collections, maps and historical newspapers. The library's collection also includes more than 10 million microforms and more than 12 million motifs in the picture library. In addition, a constantly growing number of databases and other electronic resources complement the collection. The quality of its collections and various services characterize the library's exclusive prestige worldwide.