About the Library

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies Library focuses on philosophy, religious studies and related fields. In addition to study literature for the Department’s students, it offers specialised literature, especially in foreign languages, and sources intended for scientific research. It is, therefore, widely visited both by students and academics, as well as by the professionals from outside the university.

Following the completion of renovation work in 2002, the library became one of the first in the faculty to have a secured collection. Wardrobes and work computers were placed in the vestibules. A two-story open shelves selection was created in the space behind the loan desk, where the books are arranged based on a specific, clear classification (you can find the classification in Czech on the Department’s website). In a glass bay window with a view of the Vltava River and Prague Castle, there is a study room with 12 study places and documents for in-house study, where you can find encyclopedias, collected writings, basic manuals or literature for state examinations or selected courses. Current copies of subscribed journals are also available here. The entire collection, including periodicals, can be found via the UKAŽ discovery service.

Part of the library collection is stored in the cabinets and classrooms on the floor in the local depository. We can prepare books for pick up on request or based on a reservation made through the UKAŽ discovery service (during the semester, this option is determined by the ongoing teaching schedule). The library keeps old prints, some dating back to the beginning of the 17th century, for strictly in-house study.

The library is managed by a single librarian who, together with student assistants, is responsible for overseeing the library’s opening hours and loan services and creating a friendly study environment.

You can find more information on the Department’s website.

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