Olaf Eigenbrodt

Olaf Eigenbrodt is an experienced library professional currently serving as the Kommissarischer Leiter of the Bibliothek für Geisteswissenschaften at Universität Hamburg since October 2023. Additionally, Olaf holds the position of Lehrbeauftragter at Zentralbibliothek Zürich, focusing on library architecture in a joint Master's program. Since December 2019, Olaf has worked as Stellvertretender Direktor at Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Hamburg, overseeing user services and construction programs. Previous roles include Visiting Lecturer at both Bayerische Staatsbibliothek and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, where Olaf instructed on library construction and trends in library usage. Olaf's extensive background in library administration includes serving as Senior Head of User Services at Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Hamburg Carl von Ossietzky and Head of Libraries at Universität Hamburg. Olaf's academic qualifications include a Master of Library and Information Science from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and a Master of Arts from the University of Münster.