The Leipzig University Library sees itself as partner in science and research. In its function as research library it supports scientists researching the field of the extensive special collections by providing material, giving information about the collections and by offering the necessary working environment. Leipzig University Library plays an active role in various research projects and is part of the scienctific infrastructure in Germany, not only by leading own indexing, digitization and infrastructure projects, but also by taking part in various cooperative research projects covering different faculties of the University and outreaching scientific institutions.