Academy of Sciences Library
Library of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (ASL) is a public research institution whose purpose is to conduct scientific research in the area of scientific information and library science, to establish a research-oriented information infrastructure, and to provide library-based, informational, and reprographic services to the institutes of Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic and other users active in research and science. More information about the library may be found here.
News
30.8.2015
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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30.6.2015
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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10.6.2015
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!
19.6.2015
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 »