News archive
New version of the Library Regulations
The new version of the Library Regulations applies from April 5, 2024. The user’s valid bank card with a chip and contactless technology can now also be registered as a library card. Due to recurring complaints from users about noise … Read more »
Change in opening hours on Wednesday
Please note that on 10 April 2024 the library will have reduced opening hours due to a power outage. The library will not open until 1 p.m. The systems operated by the Library of the Czech Academy of Sciences will … Read more »
New items: April 2024
A selection of new books can be found in the study room from April 2, where you can see and borrow them. The electronic form of the selection of new books is available in the Digital Library of the CAS … Read more »
New items: February 2024
A selection of new books from our collection for February. All selected new books are displayed in the study room, where they can be viewed and borrowed directly. The electronic form of the selected new books is available in the … Read more »
New items: January 2024
A selection of new books from our collection for January All selected new books are displayed in the study room, where they can be viewed and borrowed directly. The electronic form of the selected new books is available in the … Read more »
PF 2024
Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year in advance that is filled with good books, great opportunities, and wonderful experiences.
Christmas holidays – opening hours change
Please note that the library will be closed from 23 December 2023 to 1 January 2024. The book return box located in the library building will be available on working days (27 – 29 December) from 6 a. m. to … Read more »
University and School Libraries in East Central Europe in the Pre-Modern Period
The international conference will take place on 14 and 15 November at the National Pedagogical Museum and Library of J. A. Comenius. Programme
Notice of Library Closure (29th September and 4th October)
Please note that the library will be closed on 29th September 2023. On October 4, it will be open only until 15:00. Thank you for understanding.
Summer Opening Hours 2023
The library will be closed from Monday, 14th August 2023, until Friday, 1st September 2023. The library will reopen from Monday, 4th September 2023. During the library closure, the loan services and interlibrary services will be unavailable. The main study, … Read more »
Notice of change of opening hours at the Bookbinding and Reprographic Centre
Dear users, we would like to inform you that in the period between 16 June and 23 June, there will be no bookbinding provided due to vacation. Please also note that the Reprographic Centre will be open only until 11:40 … Read more »
Summer closure of locker rooms
Please note that from Tuesday 2 May 2023 the locker rooms will be closed for technical reasons. We will inform you in due course about their eventual reopening. We apologize for any complications, and thank you for your understanding.
The return box at Vodičkova Street has been removed
Please note, the return box at Vodičkova Street has been removed as of 20 March 2023. For returning books, you can still use the return box located to the right of the entrance to the Academy of Sciences building. Thank … Read more »
Notice of possible restrictions related to the exhibition opening in the foyer on 9 March 2023
Please note that on Thursday 9 March at 17:00 there will be a vernissage taking place in the foyer of the CAS (i.e. in front of the library entrance). Please allow for the possibility of increased noise and impaired accessibility … Read more »
The removal of the return box in Vodičkova Street
Dear users, we would like to announce in advance that the return box in Vodičkova Street will be permanently removed as of 20 March 2023. This is due to its low usage by readers as well as the continual misuse … Read more »
Notice of closure of cloakroom for visitors on Monday, 6 February 2023
Dear visitors, please note that the cloakroom will be closed on Monday, 6 February 2023 for technical reasons. Thank you for your understanding and apologies for any possible complications. KNAV
Notice of the closure of the Bookbinding Centre on 13 January and 16 January 2023
Dear readers, Please be advised that due to operational reasons, no bookbinding services will be provided at the Bookbinding Centre on 13 January and 16 January 2023. However, reprographic services will remain available as usual. Thank you for your understanding.
Notice of change in prices of registration and individual study room rental fees
Dear readers, as of Monday, January 2, there will be changes in the prices of registration fees and individual study room rental fees. Kindly pay attention to the price list. Thank you for your understanding!
Notice of a possible increase in noise on library premises
Please note that on Monday morning, 21 November, a popularization lecture will be held in the library, during which there may be a temporary increase in noise. We thank you for your understanding and apologize for any possible complications.
Inter-library services department – limitation of opening hours
Please note that the Inter-library services department will be open from 9am-5pm on Wednesday, November 16. Thank you for your understanding.
eBooks from Cambridge University Press
Don’t miss it! Until the end of November, our readers have access to the full collection of 38,000 eBooks in all disciplines from Cambridge University Press. The most used titles will be selected for permanent purchase. Individual e-book titles can … Read more »
Notice of library closure and restricted opening hours on 31 October and 4 November
Please note that the library will be closed on Monday 31 October due to The Week of the Czech Academy of Sciences (https://www.tydenavcr.cz/). And that on Friday 4 November the library will be open only from 14:00 to 19:00. Thank … Read more »
Notice of early closure on 20 and 21 September 2022
Please note that on 20 and 21 September the library will be open only until 18:00. This is due to a dance performance taking place in the library. Thank you for your understanding.
Notice of library closure and change of opening hours on 3 October and 5 October 2022
Please note that the library will be closed on Monday 3 October 2022 for emergency reasons and will only be open for a limited time on Wednesday 5 October 2022, namely from 9:00 to 13:00. Thank you for your understanding.
Summer library closure
The library will be closed from Monday, 1st August 2022, until Friday, 2nd September 2022.
The library will reopen from Monday, 5th September 2022.
During the library closure, the loan services will be unavailable. The main study, computer study, research room and cloakroom will be closed.
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Exceptional closure of the library
The library will be closed from Monday, 4th July to Wednesday, 6th July 2022. The library will be closed on Monday for operational reasons, on Tuesday and Wednesday due to the holidays.
On Monday, the book return box Národní will be available as usual (until 8 p.m.). During the holidays, there will be available book returns box Vodičkova, located next to the entry to the pharmacy at the address Vodičkova 792/40, Prague 1. The loaned documents will be removed from the user account on on Thursday, 7th July 2022.
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New items: December 2023
Check out the overview of books which we added to our collection in May.
As every month we bring you the selection of 10 interesting books, which should not escape from your attention. They are on the hall ready to be borrowed from now, and in digital form in our Digital library at the same place.
Didn’t you find a book you are waiting for? Tell us via our online form.
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Notice: exceptional closure of the library on 14. 6. 2022
The library will be closed on Tuesday, June 14 2022 from 12.00. Book return box will be available as usual (until 8 p.m.). Read more »
New items: April 2022
Check out the news that came into our library collection in April.
As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to. The chosen ones are displayed in the study, you can borrow or reserved them right away. They are also available in the Digital Library of CAS via reserved computers in the library area. Read more »
Exceptional closure of the Reprography centre 2.–12. 5. 2022
Copying centre services won’t be available from 2 to 12 May 2022. Read more »
New items: March 2022
What March news can you find in our collection? As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to.
The chosen ones are displayed in the study, you can borrow or reserved them right away. They are also available in the Computer Study via the Digital Library of the LCAS.
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Notice: exceptional closure of the library on 30. 3., 4.–5. 4. 2022
The library will be closed on Wednesday 30 March from 4.30 p.m., on Monday 4 April for the whole day and on Tuesday 5 April from 3 p.m. Read more »
New items: February 2022
What new to read and borrow at our library? As every month, we prepared for you an overview of new books and selected top ten, which we want to draw your attention to. These selected ones are now available to peep into at the study, you can also access its digital form in the Digital Library of the CAS. Read more »
Current information about operation of the library
From Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the library will be reopened during normal opening hours 9 a.m.–7 p.m. and with a full capacity of 160 study places.
Cloackroom is currently unavailable.
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New items: December 2021
The latest new books of the year 2021!
Check out the overview of books which we added to our collection in December.
As every month we bring you the selection of 10 interesting books, which should not escape from your attention. They are on the hall ready to be borrowed from now, and in digital form in our Digital library at the same place.
Read more »
E-books from Cambridge University Press
We are expanding our digital range! You now have a collection of 38,000 electronic books to choose from and read in all branches of science from the publishing house Cambridge University Press. Their complete collection of e-books will be available for the next 12 months. Read more »
New items: November 2021
New items overview for the November – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
Read more »
New items: October 2021
Check out the news that came into our library collection in October.
As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to. The chosen ones are displayed in the study, you can borrow or reserved them right away. They are also available in the Digital Library of CAS via reserved computers in the library area. Read more »
Notice: Exceptional closure of the library on 1 November 2021 and 5 November 2021 to 1 p.m.
The library will be closed on Monday 1 November 2021 for the whole day and on Friday 5 November 2021 to 1 p.m. for operational reasons.
During the closure the loaned documents can be returned into book returns box located to the right under the stairs beyond the entry door to the LCAS (accessible to 8 p.m.) or into book returns box located next to the entry to the pharmacy at the address Vodičkova 792/40, Prague 1 (accessible uninterruptedly). Read more »
New items: September 2021
What September news can you find in our collection? As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to.
The chosen ones are displayed in the study, you can borrow or reserved them right away. They are also available in the Computer Study via the Digital Library of the LCAS. Read more »
Notice: Exceptional closure of the library on 27. 9. 2021 and 29. 9. 2021 from 1 p.m.
The library will be closed on Monday 27. 9. 2021 for the whole day and on Wednesday 29. 9. 2021 from 1 p.m. for operational reasons. On the public holiday, on Tuesday 28. 9. 2021, the library will be closed for the whole day. On other days, the library will be operating in the standard regime (Thu–Fri, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.).
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New items: July–August 2021
Find out which books we added to our library collection during the summer holidays. We picked out ten of the new additions and you can borrow them imediately or check out their digitized version in the Digital Library of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Read more »
New items: June 2021
What June news can you find in our collection? As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to.
The chosen ones are displayed in the study, you can borrow or reserved them right away. They are also available in the Computer Study via the Digital Library of the LCAS. Read more »
Summer library closure
The library will be closed from August 2, 2021 to August 31, 2021.
The loan services will be unavailable. The main study, computer study, research room and cloak room will be closed.
New items: May 2021
New items overview for the May – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
Complete content of the Digital Library of the CAS for researchers, pedagogical staff and students of high schools and universities is available until 30 June 2021. At address https://kramerius-edu.lib.cas.cz/ you will find over 200 magazine titles and almost 6 000 books that you can read from your home. More information about The Digital library of the CAS. Read more »
Beginning on Monday, May 24, 2021, the study room will be reopened with certain restrictions
Beginning on Monday, May 24, 2021, the study room will be open to the public. The number of seats is limited to 73 in the study room and 7 in the computer study in order to keep social distance. Individual study rooms can be used during opening hours.
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New items: April 2021
What new to read and borrow at our library? As every month, we prepared for you an overview of new books and selected top ten, which we want to draw your attention to. These selected ones are now available to peep into at the study, next to the selfcheck, where you can look over them and borrowed them at once. You can also access its digital form in the Digital Library of the CAS. Read more »
Documents intended only for study in the library will be available again
From Tuesday, April 27, it will be possible to order books and documents available only for study in the library. Documents will be available to you for a maximum of 30 minutes. Documents need to be ordered in advance.
Other services remain unchanged at this time.
Library services since April 12, 2021
There are no changes in provision of the library services at this time: it is possible to make loans of pre-ordered documents, make a new membership or extend/change a type of current membership.
Full access to the Digital Library of the CAS remains available.
Reprographic and bookbinding centre will be reopen.
Check out the summary of all library services and their current availability.
(We will keep you informed of any changes.)
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New items: March 2021
Check out the news that came into our library collection in March.
As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to. All the selected new arrivals are exhibited in the study, next to the selfcheck, where you can look over them and borrowed them at once. They are also available in the Digital Library of the LCAS. Read more »
Loaning documents and other services from 1st March
The possibility of making loans and registrations remains available, as well as the full access to the Digital Library of the CAS.
Check out the summary of all library services and their current availability.
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New items: January–February 2021
What January–February news can you find in our collection? As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to.
All the selected new arrivals are exhibited in the study, next to the selfcheck, where you can look over them and borrowed them at once. They are also available in the Digital Library of the LCAS.
Complete content of the Digital Library of the CAS for researchers, pedagogical staff and students of high schools and universities is available until 30 June 2021. At address https://kramerius-edu.lib.cas.cz/ you will find over 200 magazine titles and almost 6 000 books that you can read from your home. More information about The Digital library of the CAS. Read more »
Notice: Exceptional closure of the library 26 April 2021 from 3 p.m.
On Monday 26 April 2021 from 3 p.m. for operational reasons.
During the closure the loaned documents can be returned into book returns box located to the right under the stairs beyond the entry door to the LCAS (accessible to 8 p.m.) or into book returns box located next to the entry to the pharmacy at the address Vodičkova 792/40, Prague 1 (accessible uninterruptedly).
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From Monday, February 15, it will be possible to extend/ make a new membership in order to make off-site loans
Based on the new government measures, from Monday, February 15, users without membership or with membership for remote access will be allowed to make off site loans as well as the users with off-site membership. Please note that if you are not a Czech citizen, you need to provide a valid residence permit to arrange the off site membership, otherwise the loans cannot be made.
Conditions:
1) Documents need to be ordered in advance. Registered users with off-site membership can make the order via user account, unregistered users or users with the membership for remote access can send the order to servis@knav.cz. Please check if the documents are available in our library and the loan type is „absent“ or „possible to be taken home“. When ordering via e-mail, please state the signature and name of the document.
2) At the time of the library visit, the documents must be ready for collection – you will receive an e-mail notification. If you don´t have valid off site membership, we will extend it / make a new one / change your membership for remote access to off-site membership. Read more »
The Digital Library of the CAS with FULL ACCESS for researchers, pedagogical staff and students until June 2021
Based on a new agreement between the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic and the Association of Czech Booksellers and Publishers, the unlimited access to the digital collection has been extended for students, teachers, and researchers until 30 June 2021.
Students, teachers and researchers have access to all works protected by copyright law, including the latest literature, for the next 5 months, just as they have done so far. Read more »
New items: December 2020
The latest new books of the year 2020!
Check out the overview of books which we added to our collection in December. As every month we bring you the selection of 10 interesting books, which should not escape from your attention. They are on the hall, next to the selfcheck, ready to be borrowed from now.
Didn’t you find a book you are waiting for? Tell us via our online form. Read more »
Closure of the study room and transition to self-service loans from Friday, December 18
Due to government regulations, the study room will be closed from Friday, December 18. Current registered users with off-site membership will be allowed to make off-site loans of documents ordered in advance from the user account. At the time of the library visit, the documents must be ready for collection – users will receive an e-mail notification. The order status can be also monitored in the user account.
There can be present only 1 person at a time in the library. Please maintain a social distance of 2 meters (6 feet) while waiting for the entry.
Opening hours will be limited from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other on-site services remain unavailable.
Loaned documents can be returned only into the book return box Vodičkova (accessible nonstop) or into the book return box located behind the entrance door to the building (accessible Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Read more »
Christmas holidays – opening hours change
The library will be closed from 23 December 2020 to 3 January 2021.
Unless the government measures change, the library will be open from Monday, 4 January 2021, under the same conditions as now.
The book return box located in the library building will be available on working days (23 and 28 – 31 December) from 6 a. m. to 8 p. m., return box Vodičkova is accessible nonstop. Returned documents will be removed from the user account on 4 January 2021. Read more »
Beginning on Thursday, December 3, 2020, the study room will be reopened with certain restrictions
Beginning on Thursday, December 3, 2020, the study room will be open to the public. The number of seats is limited to 73 in the study room and 7 in the computer study in order to keep social distance. Individual study rooms can be used during opening hours.
Opening hours are limited to Monday–Friday, 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Rare books can be studied under supervision from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday to Friday.
Library users and visitors are required to wear a face mask, keep a distance of 2 metres and disinfect their hands before entering the study room or cloackroom. Disinfectant and gloves are provided near the entrance and next to the loan desk and self-service loan device.
Inter-library services and Reprography and bookbinding centre operate without restrictions. Read more »
Partial restoration of loan services
From Monday, November 23, current registered users with off-site membership will be allowed to make off-site loans of documents ordered in advance from the user account. At the time of the library visit, the documents must be ready for collection – users will receive an e-mail notification. The order status can be also monitored in the user account. Documents can be ordered from Thursday, November 19.
Opening hours will be limited from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other on-site services remain unavailable.
Loaned documents can be returned only into the book return box Vodičkova (accessible nonstop) or into the book return box located behind the entrance door to the building (accessible Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
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Extension of the loan period
Due to the extension of the state of emergency and ongoing library closure, we are extending the loan period. Loan period of current loans (which have not expired) was extended by 20 days from the current expiration date. These days … Read more »
Closure of the library from Thursday, 22 October 2020, until further notice
Due to the emergency measures issued by the Czech Government, the library will be closed from Thursday, October 22, 2020, until further notice.
Remote access to electronic information resources remains available for users.
It will be possible to make new online registrations to membership for remote access or to extend an expired membership.
Loan period of current loans that expires on October 22 or later will be extended by 14 days from the current expiration date.
The loans can be returned into book return box located next to the entry to the pharmacy at the address Vodičkova 792/40, Prague 1. Read more »
New items: September 2020
New items overview for the September – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them. Read more »
Current information on the operation of the library
Opening hours are adjusted until further notice: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (including individual study rooms).
Library user and visitors are required to wear a face mask and to disinfect their hands before entering the study room. Wearing gloves when handling books is suggested.
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New items: July–August 2020
Find out which books we added to our library collection during the summer holidays. We picked out ten of the new additions and you can borrow them imediately or check out their digitized version in the Digital Library of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Read more »
New items: April–June 2020
What new to read and borrow at our library? We prepared for you an overview of new books for the months April–June and selected top ten, which we want to draw your attention to. These selected ones are now available to peep into at the study, you can also access its digital form in the Digital Library of the CAS. Read more »
SUMMER LIBRARY CLOSURE
Until Friday July 31, 2020 the library will be open:
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The LIBRARY will be CLOSED from August 1, 2020 until August 30, 2020
During the closure of the library, the loan services won’t be available. The main study, Computer Study, Research Room and Cloak room will be closed.
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New items – March 2020
Check out the news that came into our library collection in March.
We are open again so we can bring you a full list of new ten printed books for March. The chosen ones are displayed in the study, you can borrow or reserved them right away. They are also available in the Digital Library of CAS via reserved computers in the library area. Read more »
New version of the library regulations
In connection with the availability of a second book return box, the change in access to historical books and changes in service fees, a new version of the Library regulations becomes effective on 8 June 2020.
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Current information about operation of the library
Until 15. 6. 2020 fees for late return and loan period extension according to the exception to the library regulations
Until 15. 6. 2020 fees for late return and loan period extension according to the exception to the library regulations
Since the library was closed to the public from 16. 3. to 24. 4. 2020 because of the state of emergency, all books that were due to be returned on 13. 3. 2020 or after, and could not have their loan period extended automatically, will have their loan period extended until 15. 6. 2020.
Fees for late return charged to a library account from 13. 3. 2020 to 15. 6. 2020 will be waived. Fees for late return charged before and on 12. 3. 2020 as well as those charged on 16. 6. 2020 and after will not be waived.
We will inform you of possible changes and new measures by which we will respond to other resolutions and recommendations issued by the Government of the Czech Republic on our website and social networks.
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Beginning on Monday 1. 6. 2020 the study room is being opened with certain restrictions
Beginning on Monday 1. 6. 2020 the study room is once again opened to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. The number of seats is limited to 73 in the study room and 7 in the computer study in order to keep social distance. Individual study room are again available for reservation and can be used during opening hours. Rare books can be studied under supervision from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday to Friday.
Library user and visitors are required to wear a face mask and to disinfect their hands before entering the study room. Wearing gloves when handling books is suggested. Disinfectant and gloves are provided near the entrance and next to the loans desk and self-checkout.
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Waiving charges for late return after re-opening the library
We will continue to waive the charges for late return of the off-site loans incurred from Friday, March 13. We will announce the termination of this exception to the Library Regulations at least 14 days in advance on our website and social networks. We will also inform you in advance of all other changes and measures by which we will respond to resolutions and recommendations issued by the government of the Czech Republic.
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The “on-line access for 1 CZK” event ends
Today, April 27 at 9 a.m., we are opening a study room in a restricted mode for making loans of printed documents. The special offer “on-line access for 1 CZK” will be no longer available. For remote access to electronic information sources, you can still register for a fee according to the price list, i.e. for 150 CZK.
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Restoration of the loan services from Monday, April 27
From Monday, April 27, users will be allowed to make off-site loans of documents ordered in advance. The opening hours will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. The study room (including the computer study room, catalogues, individual study rooms and the research room) remains closed.
Books and journals intended for on-site loan only will be available to you for a maximum of 30 minutes. During this time, you can copy, scan or take a photo of the materials. Documents available for off-site loans can be borrowed within a few minutes using the selfcheck; you need to have an off-site membership if you want to take the books home.
For the health and safety of all, it is required to wear a face mask and gloves and use the hand disinfection before entering the library. Disinfection and disposable gloves will be available in front of the door to the improvised loan desk. Stay in the library will be allowed for a maximum of 4 people keeping a distance of at least 2 meters and it’s limited only to the time necessary to make the loan.
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Closure of the library from Monday, March 16, until further notice
Due to the declaration of the state of emergency by the Czech Government, the library will be closed from Monday, March 16, until further notice.
Only remote access to electronic information resources remains available for users: https://www.lib.cas.cz/en/eir/. It will be possible to make new online registrations to membership for remote access (or to extend an expired membership).
Charges for the late return of off-site loans incurred from Friday, March 13, will be waived.
Partial restoration of loan services
The building of ASCR remains closed to the public, however there will be an exception from Monday, March 9. Current registered users with off-site membership will be allowed to make off-site loans of documents ordered in advance from the user account. At the time of the library visit, the documents must be ready for collection – the users will receive an e-mail notification. The order status can be also monitored in the user account.
Opening hours will be limited from 9 a.m. to 17 p.m., the book return box will be available until 20 p.m. as usual. Other on-site services remain unavailable. Read more »
New items – February 2020
New items overview for the February – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them. Read more »
New items – January 2020
Check out the overview of books which we added to our collection in January 2020.
As every month we bring you the selection of 10 interesting books, which should not escape from your attention. They are on the hall ready to be borrowed from now, and in digital form in our Digital library at the same place. Read more »
Notice: Exceptional closure of the library 6 February 2020
On Thursday 6 February 2020 the library will be closed from 3.30 p.m. for operational reasons.
During the closure the loans can be returned into book return box in the lobby. Read more »
New items – December 2019
What December news can you find in our collection? As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to.
The chosen ones are displayed in the study, you can borrow or reserved them right away. They are also available in the Computer Study via the Digital Library of the LCAS. Read more »
New items – November 2019
As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to. The chosen ones are displayed in the study, you can borrow or reserved them right away. They are also available in the Digital Library of CAS via reserved computers in the library area.
Read more »
Christmas holidays – opening hours change
Dear users,
the library will be closed from 21 December 2019 to 1 January 2020.
From Thursday 2 January 2020 the library will operate as usual.
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Notice: Exceptional closure of the library on Thursday 19 December
Dear users,
on Thursday 19 December 2019 the library will be closing at 1 pm for operational reasons.
During the closure the loans can be returned into book return box in the lobby.
We are sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
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Notice: Exceptional closure of the library on Monday 11 November 2019
On Monday 11 November 2019 the library will be closed for operational reasons.
During the closure the loans can be returned into book return box in the lobby.
We are sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
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New items – October 2019
What new to read and borrow at our library? As every month, we prepared for you an overview of new books and selected top ten, which we want to draw your attention to. These selected ones are now available to peep into at the study, you can also access its digital form in the Digital Library of the CAS.
Read more »
New items – September 2019
New items overview for the September – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
Read more »
Notice: Exceptional closure of the library on Thursday 19. 9. 2019 (1 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
On Thursday 19 September 2019 the library will be closed from 1 p.m. for operational reasons.
During the closure the loans can be returned into book return box in the lobby.
We are sorry for inconveniences and thank you for your understanding.
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Study room reopened
Beginning Monday September 9th the study room will return to regular service (Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.). During the summer closure of the library, 28 new study spots were added in the rear end of the building. These spots are equips with electrical sockets and desk lamps as per usual. The location of library collection is also changed. Both book and periodical collections are now located together on the left side of the study room. The Pragensiae collection was distributed between individual subjects.
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New items: June–August 2019
Find out which books we added to our library collection during the summer holidays. We picked out ten of the new additions and you can borrow them imediately or check out their digitized version in the Digital Library of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Read more »
Summer library closure 2019
The library will be closed exceptionally long this year – from 29 June until 8 September.
The study at Národní will be completely closed, other workplaces and services will operate with limitations.
We have prepared an overview of changes in specific services.
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On 19 June 2019 library closes at 12 p.m.
On Wednesday 19 June 2019 the library will be closed exceptionally from 12 p.m.
The book return box will be available as usual (until 8 p.m.).
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New items – May 2019
Check out the news that came into our library collection in May.
As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to. The chosen ones are displayed in the study, you can borrow or reserved them right away. They are also available in the Digital Library of CAS via reserved computers in the library area.
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Notice: Exceptional closure of the library 13. 5.
On Monday 13 May 2019 the library will be closed from 4.45 p.m. for operational reasons.
During the closure the loans can be returned into book return box in the lobby.
We are sorry for inconveniences and thank you for your understanding.
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New items – April 2019
Check out the overview of books which we added to our collection in April.
As every month we bring you the selection of 10 interesting books, which should not escape from your attention. They are on the hall ready to be borrowed from now, and in digital form in our Digital library at the same place.
Didn’t you find a book you are waiting for? Tell us via our online form.
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Book Tips: The book donation of the Indian Embassy
In March 2019, we received a book donation from the Indian Embassy. Ceremonial handover of approximately a hundred books was attended by Her Excellence Narinder Chauhan, representatives of the Czech Academy of Sciences and the library. From the generous donation we have selected and in the study displayed 16 books that will introduce you to Indian history, culture, art, politics and even cuisine.
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New items – March 2019
What new to read and borrow at our library? As every month, we prepared for you an overview of new books and selected top ten, which we want to draw your attention to. These selected ones are now available to peep into at the study, you can also access its digital form in the Digital Library of the CAS.
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Opening hours
Notice: on Wednesday 8 May 2019 the library will be closed. The book return box will not be available as well due to the closure of entire building.
On other days the library will be operating as usual
(Mon–Tue, Thu–Fri, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.).
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New items – February 2019
What February news can you find in our collection? As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to.
The chosen ones are displayed in the study, you can borrow or reserved them right away. They are also available in the Computer Study via the Digital Library of the LCAS.
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New items – January 2019
New items overview for the January – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
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Notice: Exceptional library closure on Friday 5 April (9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.)
On Friday 5 April 2019 the library will be closed from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. for operational reasons.
During the closure the loans can be returned into book return box in the lobby.
From 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. the library will be open as usual.
We are sorry for inconveniences and thank you for your understanding.
An online Encyclopedia of book in Czech Middle ages and Early modern period
Library of the Czech Academy of Sciences and National Library of the Czech Republic published an Encyclopedia that covers the period from the beginnings of the Czech book culture in the Middle Ages to the disappearance of the hand press book at the beginning of the 19th century. It contains both explanatory entries for both individual book history phenomena and development. It is based on 2400 entries from an encyclopedia focused on a printed book (Petr Voit, Book Encyclopedia: older printing press and related fields between the 15th and the beginning of the 19th century, Prague 2006).
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New items – December 2018
The latest new books of the year 2018!
Check out the overview of books which we added to our collection in December.
As every month we bring you the selection of 10 interesting books, which should not escape from your attention. They are on the hall ready to be borrowed from now, and in digital form in our Digital library at the same place.
Didn’t you find a book you are waiting for? Tell us via our online form.
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New version of the library regulations
In connection with the introduction of the RFID identification system, the introduction of the self-service loan device and the withdrawal of loan tickets, a new version of the Library regulations becomes effective on 17 December 2018. Please acquaint yourself with the new version on knav.cz/library-regulations. The information about the processing of your personal data by library was also updated.
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CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY & Opening hours change
The library will be closed on 21 December from 5 p.m. and from 22 December to 1 January 2019.
The regular library operation will start again on Wednesday 2 January 2019.
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New items – November 2018
Check out the news that came into our library collection in November.
As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to. The chosen ones are displayed in the study, you can borrow or reserved them right away. They are also available in the Digital Library of CAS via reserved computers in the library area.
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The replacement of library cards (transition to an RFID identification system)
On 17 December 2018 we will be introducing an RFID identification system at the library. The launch of this system will be accompanied by a self-service loan device being put into operation and the replacement of library cards. You will, for the very first time, be able to use your own chip card instead of a card issued by the library, and will no longer be required to own another card that you have to carry around with you. It goes without saying that you will still be able to have an LCAS chip card issued to you as a library card.
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New items – October 2018
What new to read and borrow at our library? As every month, we prepared for you an overview of new books and selected top ten, which we want to draw your attention to. These selected ones are now available to peep into at the study, you can also access its digital form in the Digital Library of CAS.
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New items – September 2018
New items overview for the September – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
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Notice: Exceptional closure of the library 31. 10.
On Wednesday 31 October 2018 the library will be CLOSED exceptionally from 4 p.m.
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Special offer – order a book digitization from historical collection with a discount
Library of CAS is also celebrating the 100st Anniversary of foundation of the Czechoslovakia state and the end of the World War I. On this special occasion you can order a book digitization from our historical collection from 1st October to 11th November for special price.
New items – July / August 2018
Find out which books we added to our library collection during the summer holidays.
We picked out ten of the new additions and you can borrow them imediately or check out their digitized version in the Digital Library of Czech Academy of Sciences.
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Summer opening hours and library closure
From 28 July to 9 September 2018 the loan services won’t be available and the main study will be closed.
On other days the study will be operating as usual
(Mo-Fri, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.).
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New items – June 2018
What June news can you find in our collection? As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to.
The chosen ones are displayed in the study, you can borrow or reserved them right away. They are also available in the Computer Study via the Digital Library of the LCAS.
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New items – May 2018
Check out the overview of books which we added to our collection in May.
As every month we bring you the selection of 10 interesting books, which should not escape from your attention. They are on the hall ready to be borrowed from now, and in digital form in our Digital library at the same place.
Didn’t you find a book you are waiting for? Tell us via our online form.
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New items – April 2018
Check out the news that came into our library collection in April.
As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to. The chosen ones are displayed in the study, you can borrow or reserved them right away. They are also available in the Digital Library of the CAS via reserved computers in the library area.
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New items – March 2018
With the beginning of the new month we bring you again the view into the newest books in our collection.
You can choose from the complete list or from the top ten, which we picked out for you as the most interesting books. You can borrow the chosen ones this very day! If someone will be faster, you may reserve these books online or look over its digitized form in the study.
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New items – February 2018
What February news can you find in our collection? As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to.
The chosen ones are displayed in the study, you can borrow or reserved them right away. They are also available in the Computer Study via the Digital Library of the LCAS.
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Easter opening hours
The library will be closed from Friday 30 March to Monday 2 April included.
The book return box will not be available as well due to the closure of entire building.
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New items – January 2018
New items overview for the January – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of the Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
Electronic information resources – news in 2018
For this year, we’ve come up with several news in electronic information resources. Within the next few days, remote access will also be enabled for all sources.
EBSCO – More content available with a wider “Ultimate” version
JSTOR – 11 new collections available now
Emerald – ALL Emerald magazines available due to transtition to the “Premier” version
Cambridge Journals online – Access to the complete magazine production of Cambridge University Press
Oxford Journals Online – Access to the complete magazine production of Oxford University Press
New items – December 2017
The latest new books of the year 2017!
Check out the overview of books which we added to our collection in December.
As every month we bring you the selection of 10 interesting books, which should not escape from your attention. They are on the hall ready to be borrowed from now, and in digital form in our Digital library at the same place.
Didn’t you find a book you are waiting for? Tell us via our online form.
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CHRISTMAS 2017 – Information about opening hours
The library will be closed from 23 December to 1 January 2018.
For operational reasons, the library is also exceptionally closed on Thursday 21 December from 1 p.m. and on Fridy 22 December from 4 p.m.
The regular library operation will start again on 2 January 2018. Read more »
New items – November 2017
Check out the news that came into our library collection in November.
As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to. The chosen ones are displayed in the study, you can borrow or reserved them right away. They are also available in the Digital Library of the CAS via reserved computers in the library area.
Own place in study
Do you dream of your own place in our library?
The kind of place you can have all to yourself where you can leave the things you would otherwise have to carry around with you all the time?
Then lease one of our individual studies:
– a lockable space with a single study position designed for short-term lease
– the use of the study for the duration of library opening hours
– a lease for one, five or twenty opening days
New items – October 2017
New items overview for the October – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of the Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
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Trial access to eBooks from the series “A very short introduction” and “Oxford Handbooks online”
Until 08. 11. 2017 you can use the trial access to the full-text databases “A very short introduction” and “Oxford Handbooks online” from the Oxford University Press. “A very short introduction” series is the best way to to get ahead in a new subject quickly. “Oxford Handbooks Online Collection” contains handbooks for selected subjects. Within the trial books on these topics are available: Classical Studies, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Music, Business and Management, Religion
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New items – September 2017
What September news can you find in our collection? As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to.
The chosen ones are displayed in the study, you can borrow or reserved them right away. They are also available in the Computer Study via the Digital Library of the LCAS.
New items – July/August 2017
New items overview for the July and August – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of the Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
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Own place in study
Do you dream of your own place in our library? The kind of place you can have all to yourself where you can leave the things you would otherwise have to carry around with you all the time? Lease one … Read more »
The new Director of the Library of the Czech Academy of Sciences has taken up her post
Ing. Magdaléna Vecková has been appointed to the position of Director of the Library of the Czech Academy of Sciences for the period 2017–2022 with effect as of 1 August 2017.
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Summer opening hours and library closure
From 5 to 9 July and 29 July to 10 September 2017 the loan services won’t be available and the main study will be closed. On other days the study will be operating as usual
(Mo-Fri, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.). Read more »
New items – June 2017
With the beginning of the new month we bring you again the view into the newest books in our collection.
You can choose from the complete list or from the top ten, which we picked out for you as the most interesting books. You can borrow the chosen ones this very day! If someone will be faster, you may reserve these books online or look over its digitized form in the study. The selections of new items from July and August will be prepared again in the September.
We wish you a beautiful summer, preferably with a book as the best companion :-)
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New items – May 2017
New items overview for the May – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of the Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
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Exceptional closure of the library
The library will be closed on Tuesday 20th June 2017 from 12 p.m. for operational reasons. Book return box will be available as usual (until 8 p.m.). Read more »
The closure of the library – 24. 5. 2017 from 1 p.m.
Dear users,
on Wednesday 24th May 2017 from 1 p.m. till the end of opening hours in 7 p.m. the library will be closed for operational reasons. Loans can be returned into the book return box in the lobby (as usual until 8 p.m.)
Thank you for your understanding.
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New items – April 2017
What April news can you find in our collection? As every month, we bring you a full list of new printed books along with 10 selected ones, which we want to drag your attention to.
The chosen ones are displayed in the study, you can borrow or reserved them right away. They are also available in the Computer Study via the Digital Library of the ASCR. Read more »
Library closed on 1 and 8 May 2017
Dear users, we would like to remind you that on the Monday public holidays on 1 and 8 May 2017 the library and the entire building of the Czech Academy of Sciences will be closed. Book return box also won’t be available at a given time.
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Special Spring EOD Offer
Order an EOD ebook during two weeks from 15 to 28 May from the collection of more than 1,4 mil. documents from LASCR and other 10 European libraries.
You‘ll get 50 % discount for any other order from the same library.
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New items – March 2017
New items overview for the February – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of the Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
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Easter opening hours
Library and the building of the ASCR will be closed from Friday 14 April to Monday 17 April.
Book return box also won’t be available at given time. Read more »
Bookbinding departement closed
From 27 to 31 March 2017 the bookbinding departement will be closed. Reprographic centre will operate as usual.
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New items – February 2017
New items overview for the February – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of the Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
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New items – January 2017
New items overview for the January – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of the Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
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New items – December 2016
New items overview for the December – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of the Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
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Library Press Display recently as PressReader
From January 2017 the Library PressDisplay database will be available on a new platform PressReader. PressReader introduces new user interface, content and availability remain the same.
PressReader is a database containing full texts of more than 6,150 newspapers and magazines from more than 100 countries around the world, including the Czech Republic. Older editions are available, generally for a period of three months, in addition to current editions.
New from 1. 1. 2017 – loaning books from the freely accessible library holdings
We would draw the attention of users to the introduction of a new option for loaning documents – this new development is the possibility of loaning selected titles from the freely accessible library holdings marked with shelf marks I 01–I 25 and taking them off the study premises. Read more »
New items – November 2016
New items overview for the November 2016 – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of the Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
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The closure of the library – 19. 12. 2016
On Monday 19th December 2016 from 1 p.m. library will be closed for operational reasons. Loans can be returned into the book return box in the lobby (as usual until 8 p.m.) Read more »
Christmas Holiday – information about the opening hours at the end of the year 2016
The library will be closed from 23 December from 3 p.m. to 30 December 2016.
The book return box will be available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on working days (23 and 27 to 30 December). The regular library operation will start again on Monday 2 January 2017. Read more »
New items – October 2016
New items overview for the October 2016 – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of the Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
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The closure of the library – 12. 10. 2016
The library will be closed on Wednesday 6th October from 1 p.m. for operational reasons. Loans can be returned into the book return box in the lobby (as usual until 8 p.m.) Read more »
The closure of the library – 6. 10. 2016
The library will be closed on Thursday 6th October from 5 p.m. for operational reasons. Loans can be returned into the book return box in the lobby (as usual until 8 p.m.) Read more »
New items – August 2016
New items overview for the August – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of the Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
Summer opening hours
The library will be closed 25 July–12 August 2016. Apart from these days the library will operate as usual (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m to 7 p.m.) During the closure of the library, loans can be returned into the book return box in the lobby (Monday–Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
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New items – July 2016
New items overview for the July – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge. Read more »
New items – June 2016
New items overview for the June – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of the Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
New items – May 2016
New items overview for the May 2016 – it’s possible to view the whole list at once, a selection of ten interesting new arrivals or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge. Read more »
Trial access to the Royal Society Publishing – The Excellence in Science Collection
Until August 7th you can use a trial access to journals from The Excellence in Science Collection published by the Royal Society Publishing. Journals are focused on math, animate and inanimate nature science and technology, including astronomy, chemistry, computer science, geosciences, environmental sciences, materials sciences, biomedical sciences and history. Read more »
New items – April 2016
New items overview for the April – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the ASCR digital library. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
Electronic journals Sage Urban Studies & Planning
In the Library of ASCR you can now access Sage Urban Studies & Planning database, focusing on the areas of urban studies, geography, economics and tourism. This collection contains more than 28,000 articles from 28 peer-reviewed journals with coverage from 1999 to the present. Access to the database is possible either directly from the library or via remote access from anywhere.
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Trial access to image database Britannica ImageQuest
Imagebank Britannica ImageQuest offers over 3 million high-resolution images for educational and non-commercial usage. Images are supplemented with description and can be downloaded, printed, sent by email or cited.
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New items – September 2016
New items overview for the September – it’s possible to view the whole list at once or have it sorted out by fields of knowledge.
A selection of ten interesting new arrivals is available for browsing in the study (without having to order them in advance) and it simultaneously possible to browse these publications in digitalised form on the computer reserved for work with the Digital library of the Czech Academy of Sciences. You can leaf through them there and possibly print out parts of them.
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News in the library collection – imagebank Britannica ImageQuest
In the Library of the ASCR you can now access to imagebank Britannica Image Quest, containing more than 3 million photos and images. Database Image Quest is available both in the library and remotely. Read more »
Book digitization discount
To celebrate the 700th anniversary of Bohemian King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV’s birthday, we offer you digitization of any book published between the years 1500–1900 only for 10 EUR.
The discount is valid until June 14th 2016.
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Gale Artemis trial
Until May 31, 2016 you can use a trial access to the Gale Artemis Primary Sources database, that contains 8 primary sources focused on humanities. Within the trial you can also try the NewsVault database that contains over 10 million digitized facsimile pages of Gale historical newspapers.
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All the best in the year 2016 – we are open again!
Dear users,
we would like to remind you that our services are available as usual from Monday 4th January 2016 (Mo–Fri, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.).
We wish you great achievements, health and happiness.
Your library
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The closure of the library
The library will be closed on Monday 21th December from 3 p.m. for operational reasons. Book return box will be available as usual (until 8 p.m.). Read more »
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY – Information about the opening hours at the end of the year
The library will be closed from 24th December 2015 to 3rd January 2016. The book return box will be available during workdays (28th to 31st December) from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The regular library operation will start again on Monday 4th January 2016.
The last opening day of the Reprography and Bookbinding Centre will be on Friday 18th December 2015, until 2 p.m. The regular operation will start again on Monday 4th January 2016 at 7 a.m.
The closure of the library
For operational reasons the library will be closed from 13.00 on Wednesday 14 October 2015. Loans can be returned to the book return box in the lobby (up to 20.00). Read more »
Changes in how library services are provided
Dear users, in connection with the changes in the provision of some services, the new version of the Library Regulations of the Library of AS CR, v. v. i., becomes effective on 1st September 2015.
What’s new:
– Speedier processing of requests
– Off-site loan period extended automatically
– Pay fees online
– Membership for remote access extended online
– Wireless Internet connection available for visitors
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Information about summer opening hours at the library
Dear Users, We would like to let you know about the closure of the library to take place 3–28 August 2015. The library and all services it offers will be operating as normal at other times (9 a.m.–7 p.m., Monday–Friday).
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Prague Museum Night Invitation
For the first time the Library of the Academy of Sciences will be part of Prague Museum Night as its 48th participating institution. During the evening, the spectacular central hall will be resounded with Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony no. 8 G dur performed by Academy Orchestra. Concert begins at 8 p.m. and once again at 9:30 p.m. Everyone is invited!
Information about restrictions of the operation of the study room
Dear Library Users, Use of the study will be partly or completely restricted at the following times in view of the holding of the Science and Technology Week at the Academy of Sciences Library. Thank you for understanding. Read more »
Special spring campaign of digitalization on demand
From 16th to 29th March we are offering special spring price of E-books on Demand service. Digitalization of book up to 200 pages will cost you only 249 CZK including tax. Read more »
Special Christmas offer for 1 million books
From 1 to 10 December 2014 about 1 million EOD eBooks up to 400 pages are offered for 10 euros! 13 libraries across Europe (including the Library of the Czech Academy of Sciences) have made a special Christmas offer regarding digitisation orders from these collections. Read more »
Extension of the exhibitions
Because of great interest in the exhibition of Library of the Academy of Sciences historical collection „Art of wandering in air or Balloons“ (texts are both in Czech and English) it will be extended until 31 March, along with photo-exhibition „With head in the clouds”. Photo-exhibition “Idiot in the library” will be long-term accessed in the relaxing room. You can check exhibitions over free of charge during working days from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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The closure of the library on Tuesday, 16. 6. 2015 (from 12.00)
For operational reasons the library will be closed from 12.00 on Tuesday 16 June 2015. Loans can be returned to the book return box in the lobby up to 20.00. Thank you for your understanding. Read more »
Book return box
Loaned documents can be returned into the book return box (Monday–Friday, 6 a.m. to 20 p.m.), which is placed in the lobby in front of the entry of the library. Read more »
Trial acces to the all electronic journals and e-books from Emerald Publishing
From April 1st to May 7th have users of the Library of the CAS and all CAS´ institutes accessible all electronic journals and ebooks from EmeraldPublishing. Read more »
Taylor & Francis journal collection trial access
Until 9. 4. 2014 you can use a trial access to a multidiscipline collection of electronic journals by the publishing house Taylor & Francis – from anywhere within the Academy of Sciences. Read more »
The closure of the library
Dear Library Users, for operational reasons the library will be closed from 12.00 p.m. on Monday 23 June 2014. Thank you for understanding. Read more »
Edition 1/2014 of the electronic bulletin Information has just been issued!
An interview, specialist articles, reports on foreign travels and a famous personality from the history of science and technology Read more »
Extension of the exhibitions “Egypt in Literature Before the Middle of the 19th Century” and “An Explosion at the Library”
These exhibitions, which you may now visit free in the Study of the Czech Academy of Sciences Library until 31 March 2014 (9 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday to Friday), are now being extended due to the great level of interest they have attracted. Read more »
Exceptional closure for operational reasons
Dear users, on Wednesday, 18. 12. 2013 The Academy of Sciences Library will be closed from 3 PM for operational reasons. Thank you for your understanding.
Information about opening hours
Dear users, the library will be closed from 23. 12. 2013 to 31. 12. 2013 due to reasons of operation. Thank you for undestanding. Read more »
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Časopis Informace – právě vydáno č. 2/2012
V novém čísle časopisu Informace najdete rozhovor s ředitelem KNAV Ing. Martinem Lhotákem, odborné články mapující zavedení modulu akvizice v ALEPHu, elektronické knihy v nabídce Knihovny AV ČR, MetaLib, SFX a discovery systémy. Číslo je doplněno příspěvky o již proběhlých konferencích a seminářích a zcela nově je zavedena rubrika Osobnosti z dějin věd a techniky, jejímž prvním tématem je český technik, průmyslník a vynálezce František Křižík. Read more »