Buildings
The first hall serving as location for the University Library mentioned above was expanded in 1822 to ensure its continuous use. In 1903, the library moved to a gothic revival building, which is today known as the Kollegiengebäude IV (KG IV). In 1978, the University of Freiburg constructed a new building across from the Kollegiengebäude II and next to the Freiburg Theater.
The building consists of three underground and six above-ground floors. Due to structural damage and dated features, the University Library building is currently undergoing extensive renovation including a completely new facade in accordance with university plans for a new campus layout. The university called for architects to submit their proposals for the new building in 2006, with a team from Basel winning the bid.
In 2008 the University Library moved its stock and services out of the main building and into temporary locations. The former municipal hall (Stadthalle Freiburg), now designated Universitätsbibliothek 1 (UB1), and a building next to the student cafeteria (UB2) now serve as the core locations of the University Library until construction on the main building is completed in 2012/2013. The UB1 location is open 24 hours daily for students. As Stadthalle Freiburg it was used as a concert venue hosting many international acts.
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