Library Spaces
The Library provides its patrons with a variety of spaces for work, study, and research — ranging from traditional reading rooms and study areas to specialized centers dedicated to academic and scholarly activities.
Explore our reading rooms
“Andrew Carnegie” Student Reading Room
Named after the great philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, whose donation enabled the construction of the University Library building, this room is primarily intended for students and high school seniors, as well as other library patrons.
Opening hours: 08:00 – 23:00.
New Student Reading Room
The new reading room, colloquially known as the “Small Reading Room,” is available for students, high school graduates, and all other library members.
Opening hours: 08:00 – 20:00.
Faculty Reading Room
This reading room is designated for university faculty and researchers, as well as patrons consulting doctoral dissertations, materials from the Old and Rare Books Department, or items obtained via interlibrary loan.
Opening hours: 08:00 – 20:00.
Small “People’s” Digital Reading Room
The Small People’s Digital Reading Room is available to students, high school seniors, and other patrons for digital research and study.
Opening hours: 08:00 – 15:00.
Rare Books Reading Room
This room is dedicated to researchers, students, and individuals interested in the special collections and rare materials housed within this department.
Opening hours: 08:00 – 14:00.
Periodicals Reading Room
The Periodicals Reading Room is designated for researchers and patrons utilizing serial publications and journal archives.
Opening hours: 08:00 – 20:00.
Additional Reading Rooms
Austrian Library Reading Room
This room serves students, researchers, and faculty members interested in this specialized collection of German-language literature.
Opening hours: 10:00 – 14:00.
Basement Reading Room
Located adjacent to the New Student Reading Room, this area serves as its extension. It is a more dynamic space that facilitates group work and collaborative student projects.
Opening hours: 08:00 – 20:00.
Folk Literature Department Reading Room
This reading room is intended for scholars and patrons interested in the library’s extensive collection of oral and folk literature.
Opening hours: 08:00 – 14:00.
