Coordination Office for Provenance Research in Public Libraries in Saxony

The Saxon State Office for Libraries is the first library specialist unit in Germany to offer scientific support in dealing with historical collections for public libraries. There are currently 77 public libraries in Saxony (as of 2024) with special collections and historical book collections that reflect the cultural diversity of the Free State of Saxony. With its work, the Coordination Office for Provenance Research supports the municipal institutions in dealing with historical collections. This includes networking, cataloging special collections, preservation, provenance research and dealing with Nazi-looted property.

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NS looted property

NS looted property
The Coordination Office for Provenance Research (Koordinierungsstelle Provenienzforschung) advises, supports and assists public libraries in dealing with cultural property confiscated as a result of Nazi persecution (Nazi-looted property) until it is restituted in accordance with the Washington Principles.
Cultural heritage

Cultural heritage
77 public libraries in Saxony have special collections and historical book holdings that reflect the cultural diversity of the Free State of Saxony.
Old Holdings WG

Old Holdings WG
The AG Altbestand (Old Holdings Working Group) is aimed at all public libraries with historical collections. It promotes exchange and networking and organises the annual Old Stock Symposium (Fachtag Altbestand) in Saxony.

Provenance research in Saxony

Provenance research in Saxony
Here you can access the website of the Provenance Research Working Group in Saxony (AG Provenienzforschung in Sachsen - PfiS) and information about Tag der Provenienzforschung (Provenance Research Day).
Links and materials

Links and materials
Here you will find helpful links and materials as well as the archive of the Koordinierungsstelle Provenienzforschung (Coordination Office for Provenance Research).