About us

The library was founded in 1961 to serve the researchers of the Institute and the public. It provides loan and research services and makes essential foreign electronic information resources available for users.

The printed book and journal section comprises about 7,000 volumes of Czech and foreign publications. Current specialised literature is constantly being added. The section also covers the history of the field, with titles from the 19th century.

The literature gathered by the library is relevant for: meteorology, climatology, aeronomy, upper atmosphere physics, space physics, and the protection of the environment (in particular the atmosphere) and other frontier disciplines.

The library provides the registration of publishing activities  of the scientists in relevant specialised databases (ASEP, RIV.

What we offer

  • Access to electronic information resources on the computers in the reading room or offices
  • Access to published books and journals
  • Other library services (bibliographic research, information support)

We can help you:

  • Search for publications and loan them from other libraries
  • Prepare specific scientific articles
  • Learn to use the online library resources, including the catalogues and all the purchased databases
  • Search for professional literature on topics you are interested in