National Library of the Czech Republic

Manuscripts and Early Printed Books Reading Room

NOTICE:

LOCATION	The Manuscripts and Early Printed Books Reading Room is situated on the 1st floor of the Klementinum building. For access take the back staircase, availability of the lift there as well. Room door number 152.
PHONE	+420 221 663 280
FAX	+420 222 220 370
E-MAIL	orst@nkp.cz

OPENING HOURS

	A valid National Library card is required to use the department's Reading Room.

LENDING RULES	Rules for Visitors of Manuscripts and Early Printed Books Department

COLLECTIONS	Literary manuscripts (books from the Middle Ages to the 18th century, some up to the 20th century) Incunabula - printed books up to 1500 incl. Bohemical printed material up to 1800 Other printed material up to 1800 Graphics - University theses Reference library Further information on the Department's holdings. (Czech)

CATALOGUES	STT (incunabula, old prints, maps) Manuscriptorium (manuscripts) KATIF - General Catalogue I (prints up to 1950) Knihopis Digital - Bibliography (Czech-language prints up to 1800) Electronical Catalogue of the NL CR - NKC Database (reference collection) Further information about the catalogues managed by the department.

SERVICES	Wide-ranging information services relating to the book culture history according to the areas covered by our collections Consulting all material is possible in the Department's Reading room only. With the exception of books included in the Reference library, all material for studying has to be ordered in person beforehand. For detailed information see the Minimum for Users of the Manuscripts and Early Printed Books Reading Room Arranging of reprographical services Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi)

Manuscripts and Early Printed Books Department

Member of staff in charge: PhDr. Veronika Procházková