Landmarks of Science

The extensive collection of microprints 'Landmarks of Science' comprises 10,000 historical monographs, 250 academy and society publications as well as relevant scientific and medical journals of the past. It contains reproductions of rare and valuable works from science and medicine, of which only a few copies are available in paper form. The complete set consists of the different formats: microcard, microfilm and microfiche.

Landmarks of Science & Landmarks II monographs include over five centuries of printed scientific literature, as well as the Microfilm Collection (Landmarks II-Scientific Journals) of material from the 17th century. It offers thousands of publications tracing the history of science, technology, Western civilization, and various ideas. The collection, which has already been recorded entirely online, is ideal for following the development of scientific principles.

The predominant languages are English, French, German and Italian.

The holdings are listed in the electronic catalogue of the Central University Library under the abbreviation 'IMGWF LOS'.