Prof Dr Andreas Degkwitz made an outstanding contribution to Humboldt-Universit?t as Director of the University Library from 2011 to 2022. His work was particularly groundbreaking in the areas of digitisation and open access.
He recognised the need for a close connection between research and the library at an early stage and drove forward numerous projects to support research through digital services. Andreas Degkwitz was awarded the Humboldt-Universit?ts-Medaille for his services to Humboldt University on 23 November 2022 on the occasion of his retirement.