Austrian National Library

The Austrian National Library is Austria's central academic library and one of its most important cultural institutions, with its roots dating back to the 14th century. It serves as a public information, research, and national memory center with a collection of approximately 12 million objects; It supports scientific research, provides access to international data sources and increasingly expands digital services. It collects all printed and digital publications published in Austria within the scope of legal compilation, systematically archives Austria-related literature and protects web publications. In its eight departments, it preserves important world-wide collections such as manuscripts, old prints, musical autographs, maps, visual documents and literary archives; It presents cultural heritage to the public with its affiliated museums and the Austrian Historical House, which has been operating since 2018. Famous for its Baroque State Hall, the library aims to be an educational and cultural center with exhibitions, events and scientific collaborations; With its awareness of social responsibility, it also supports equality and family-friendly working conditions.