Faculty libraries have existed since the university was established. A centralized university library was founded in the mid-16th century, following the Reformation and the subsequent dissolution of monasteries. Selected book collections from monasteries in Albertine Saxony were transferred to this library, forming the initial foundation of the Bibliotheca Albertina. Over time, the collection grew through further acquisitions and donations. Today, the University Library Leipzig (ULB) holds one of Germany’s largest collections of historical materials. In the 19th century, the university library became the central hub for providing literature to the university community. Today, it also serves as a significant venue for exhibitions and events.