Founded in 1984 the Bibliothek, Hamburger Institut für Sozialforschung stands before you. It is more than just a collection of books. It is a hub for social science and humanities research.
Imagine scholars poring over texts within these walls. They seek answers to complex questions. The Bibliothek supports this quest for knowledge. It provides resources for the Institute’s research staff. It also helps other departments and the publishing company.
The Bibliothek’s staff is busy. They manage electronic resources. They get books and articles through loans. They conduct searches for the Institute’s staff. The library is open to the public. Anyone can use its holdings here. Staff members help visitors find what they need.
Inside this building are around 45000 printed items. Among them are 260 periodical subscriptions. Users also have access to an Ebook Library and 6000 electronic periodicals. You can search the Library’s catalog online. It lists holdings in union catalogs for Hamburg libraries.
The Bibliothek’s collection reflects the Institute’s research. This focuses on sociology historiography and political science. One area of focus is social movements in Germany since 1945. This includes 5000 monographs and 2000 periodical titles.
Another key area is the theory and history of violence. This includes war theories state violence and political ideologies. It also covers World War I and II the Cold War and terrorism.
Politics and democracy in Europe are also covered here. This includes Europeanization and the EU. The library also holds materials on money and banks. This includes financialization monetary theory and digital capitalism.
Theory is another important topic. This covers theory in sociology historiography and political science. Other holdings include politics of remembrance nationalism and immigration policy. You can even find resources on web and social media here.
The Bibliothek, Hamburger Institut für Sozialforschung also offers access to current full-text databases. These include the Frankfurter Rundschau from 1995. You can also find the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and Süddeutsche Zeitung. These archives go back to the 1940s. The Nexis Uni database offers articles from thousands of sources worldwide.
The Hamburg Institute for Social Research will close in 2028. The Hamburger Edition publishing house will also close. The journal Mittelweg 36 will be discontinued too. This news has been met with concern in the academic community.
Despite this planned closure the Bibliothek remains a valuable resource. It supports vital research. It contributes to our understanding of society and history. The Bibliothek, Hamburger Institut für Sozialforschung stands as a testament to the power of knowledge. It highlights the importance of social research.