Introduction to the information and consulting services for Romance Studies scholars. In cooperation with the ULB Bonn and supported by the DFG the Hamburg State and University Library (SUB) runs the specialist information service for Romance Studies (FID Romanistik). Built on the experience and expertise of the SUB, the FID conducts analyses of the publication culture and prevailing publishing habits in Romance Studies as well as the attitudes towards Open Access in the community. The FID uses these analyses to improve and adapt its support services geared to Romance Studies.