Category Archives: News
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!
Trial acces to Pivot database for Grant Funding
Pivot is a searchable funding opportunities and expertise database. It is available during the trial period which expires on July 15th. Pivot is a research funding opportunities database that gives research administrators, research development professionals, and researchers the edge to bring together the right research opportunities, funding, and people quickly and easily. It provides global and local connections that strengthen research by exploring new avenues for funding and collaboration for staff researchers, and post-graduate students. Pivot combines the most comprehensive, editorially maintained database of funding opportunities worth an estimated $33 billion with a unique database of 3 million pre-populated scholar profiles. Read more »
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 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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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 »
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 »
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 »
