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DNBLab
DNBLab provides access to bibliographic datasets and digital objects, with information on querying German National Library data through its SRU interface.
About DNBLab
DNBLab is the German National Library's access point for bibliographic datasets and digital objects. It provides data, object files and full texts for presentation, access and reuse. Access is available by download and through interfaces.
Users can query catalogue data through the SRU interface and create metadata sets with the DNB SRU Query Tool without programming code. The site offers free collections of digital objects, documentation on interfaces, tutorials including a Jupyter notebook tutorial, and examples of data analysis and visualisation in science and research. It can be used from home or on internet computers in the library reading rooms.
DNBLab suits students, researchers and others working with library metadata and digital collections who need downloadable records or interface access for analysis.
Key features
- Access bibliographic data and digital objects by download
- Query catalogue data via SRU interface
- Create metadata sets without code using SRU Query Tool
- Free collections of machine-readable datasets and digital objects
- Tutorials for accessing and analysing collections
- Use from home or library reading room computers
Best for: Researchers, students and others working with German National Library metadata and digital collections.
Good for
- Free access to bibliographic data and collections
- No-code option for creating metadata sets
- Tutorials and examples of data analysis
- Usable remotely and in reading rooms
Watch out for
- Newsletter is only published in German
- Automated analysis of protected materials requires annual DH-Call cooperation
DNBLab at a glance
- Website
- dnb.de/librarylab
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data & Datasets
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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DNBLab FAQ
What is DNBLab?
DNBLab is the German National Library's access point for bibliographic datasets and digital objects, available by download and through interfaces.
How can I access data through the SRU interface?
You can use the DNB SRU Query Tool to select a catalogue section and metadata format, enter a catalogue-style query, and download the records without programming code.
Is DNBLab free to use?
Yes, the library states it offers free access to its bibliographic data and several collections of digital objects.
Can I analyse protected full texts, images or AV media?
Automated analyses of protected materials are handled through cooperation via the annual DH-Call.
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