Library
The PDI Library supports scientific research by providing researchers with access to essential literature and information resources. It maintains a core collection of key textbooks and reference works, and ensures comprehensive access to relevant academic journals—now available exclusively in electronic format. Beyond literature provision, the library serves as a central point of contact for all matters related to publishing and Open Access. Researchers can consult the Head of Library Services at any time for advice on Open Access options, licensing, and secondary publications. The library also supports the institute’s leadership by supplying critical data on publication performance for reporting purposes.
The PDI Library supports scientific research by providing researchers with access to essential literature and information resources. It maintains a core collection of key textbooks and reference works, and ensures comprehensive access to relevant academic journals—now available exclusively in electronic format.
Beyond literature provision, the library serves as a central point of contact for all matters related to publishing and Open Access. Researchers can consult the Head of Library Services at any time for advice on Open Access options, licensing, and secondary publications. The library also supports the institute’s leadership by supplying critical data on publication performance for reporting purposes.
Capabilities & Services
- Literature and Information Services
- Reading access to major journals from ACS, AIP, APS, Elsevier, IEEE, IOP, Nature, Springer Nature, and Wiley
- Access to the Koha library catalog
- Document delivery services
- Access to the Springer Materials database
- Open Access and Publishing Support
- Comprehensive information on Open Access
- Participation in major transformative agreements such as DEAL
- Acquisition of additional funds to support Open Access publishing
- Support for PDI’s internal publication platform The Shelf
- Reporting
- Monitoring and reporting of PDI publication output
- Provision of Open Access and publication metrics as required by institute leadership and funders
- Development and implementation of a research information system
- Additional Services
Expertise & Staff
Since 2019, Anne Timm has led the PDI Library. She is a specialist in literature acquisition, Open Access, and publication services. With an additional professional degree in Library Informatics from TH Wildau, she has expanded her expertise to include research data and data management, and is responsible for the institute’s future research information system.
Anne Timm is active in several Leibniz Association working groups on research data, Open Access, and publication services. She serves as spokesperson for the Leibniz Working Group on Libraries and Information Services and contributes to its task force on researcher-facing services. The PDI Library is also a member of the Berlin Information Network (BAK), the German Library Association (dbv), and the regional network of Leibniz libraries in Berlin-Brandenburg.