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

9.10.2015

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 »

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!

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