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The Heidelberg University Library’s new image database, which has been integrated into prometheus for a few days now, comprises 2,343 data records. The aim of this HeidICON pool „UB Anatomische Illustrationen “ is the complete formal and content-related indexing of the illustrations of selected 19th century anatomical plates from the library’s holdings. They originate from the Cooperation with the Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology of the University of Heidelberg. The selected textbooks, illustrations and records reflect the content of the former teaching and learning collection and document the contemporary focus of research.