Leipzig University is the second oldest university in Germany, and the Leipzig University Archives are responsible for the preservation of the University of Leipzig since its foundation in 1409. The staff of the University Archives support students, academics, users, family researchers, doctoral candidates, interested Leipzig citizens and alumni of Leipzig University with on-site research, extensive databases, information on university history and archiving, as well as research opportunities on the Internet. Guided tours and a blog with information on anniversaries, media contributions and numerous (virtual) exhibitions also serve the transfer of knowledge.