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Summer opening hours and loan period

5. 6. 2026 News

During the summer, library opening hours will change, so please make sure to check the opening hours of the relevant library on our website before your visit.
As usual, loan periods will remain unchanged during the summer and will be the same as during the semester. Books can be returned via the book return box located in the respective building.
From 22 June to 31 July, the option to pick up requested items from all CU ARTS libraries at the Jan Palach Library will be temporarily suspended.
During the Jan Palach Library summer closure (1–31 July), documents obtained through the Interlibrary Loan Service (ILL) will be available for study in the Historical Cabinet.

Elevator malfunction at Jan Palach Library

23. 4. 2026 News

UPDATE: As of 29 April, the elevator between the study rooms at the Jan Palach Library is operational again.

Temporary Closure of the Study Room at the English and Romance Studies Library

17. 4. 2026 News

From Monday, 20 April, the study room of the English and Romance Studies Library will be unavailable. Due to renovations in other areas, books will be temporarily stored in the study room.
The loan desk will continue to operate without restrictions during regular opening hours. The study room is expected to reopen in October 2026.

New eBooks

17. 4. 2026 EIZ News

Charles University now has access to more than 200 e-books across a wide range of disciplines. The full list, including links to the UKAŽ discovery service can be found in the full post.

Replacement of the air conditioning unit at the Jan Palach Library

16. 4. 2026 News

The replacement of the air conditioning unit for the Jan Palach Library will begin on Monday, 20 April. The work is expected to take approximately two weeks. The library will remain open without restrictions; however, staff from the contractor will be present in the PC Lab.

Easter library closure

30. 3. 2026 News

All CU FA libraries will be closed during public holidays on Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April.

Closure of Jan Palach Library on Friday 27 March

22. 3. 2026 News

The Jan Palach Library will be CLOSED on Friday, 27 March, due to the event Night with Andersen.
All loans and reservations from this library that would be due on this day have been extended until Monday, 30 March. No overdue fees will be charged for this day.

Change in opening hours of the Historical Cabinet

9. 3. 2026 News

On Thursday, 12 March, the Historical Cabinet will be open from 2 to 5.30 pm (2 – 3 pm, only the loan desk will be available) due to an international workshop taking place.

New eResource: Brill reference works

27. 2. 2026 EIZ News

CU now has permanent access to Brill’s encyclopaedic databases. The titles mainly focus on Theology and Far Eastern studies.You can find a list of them with links to the UKAŽ central discovery service by clicking on the post.

ProQuest e-books downtime 14 December

9. 12. 2025 EIZ News

On Sunday 14 December, from 4 am to approximately 6 am, maintenance will be carried out on the ProQuest Ebook Central platform. During this time, no content on the platform will be accessible.
For technical reasons, this downtime will not be reflected by hiding affected e-books in the UKAŽ discovery system. If you need access to a specific title during the early morning maintenance period, you can download the book or chapter in advance (if a download option is available).

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A lecture and book presentation: The Vlasov Army: The Specter of Wartime Betrayal from Stalin to Putin by Benjamin Tromly

18. 5. 2026 Fakulta

We cordially invite you to a lecture by Benjamin Tromly, during which he will present his forthcoming book The Vlasov Army: The Specter of Wartime Betrayal from Stalin to Putin. After the lecture, there will be time for discussion.

Public Lecture: Michele Mioni on the “European Social Model” and European Integration

14. 5. 2026 Fakulta

We invite you to a public lecture by Michele Mioni from Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, whose research explores the political and intellectual foundations of the “European Social Model”, its role in shaping post-1989 visions of European integration, and the tensions between welfare, globalisation, and the EU project.

Latin American Political Turbulence: From Mexico to Argentina – panel discussion

14. 5. 2026 Fakulta

The discussion will offer insights into what to expect from future U.S.-Mexico relations and the future of the Cuban regime. It will also focus on identifying the root causes of chronic instability in Peru and assess how Argentina is currently faring under President Javier Milei.

New center at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University will connect research on global regions and strengthen international collaboration

7. 5. 2026 Fakulta

CenMAS will connect research across the humanities and social sciences and create a platform to study conflicts, crises, and transformations in regions that have traditionally been the focus of CU Arts: Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Africa.

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