Royal Danish Library
The Royal Danish Library, located in Copenhagen, is one of the largest and most comprehensive archives in Scandinavia, serving as both the national library of Denmark and the library of the University of Copenhagen. Known for its famous "Black Diamond" building, the institution has a deep-rooted history dating back to the 17th century and houses a huge collection of printed books, manuscripts, historical maps, notes and photographs. The library not only preserves physical works, but also through its digital platform accessible at "kb.dk"; It provides researchers and the public with high-resolution digital copies of priceless cultural treasures such as Hans Christian Andersen's original manuscripts, Søren Kierkegaard's archives, and the extensive collection of Eastern/Islamic manuscripts. Through advanced digitization projects, the Royal Library is building a vital bridge between the meticulous preservation of Danish and world cultural heritage and modern, open-access digital scholarship.
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Libraries
| Library Name | Country | Source | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU Bartholins Allé, Aarhus | Denmark | 1.06% | Details |
| AU Birk Centerpark, Herning | Denmark | 0.11% | Details |
| AU Emdrup, Copenhagen | Denmark | 0.66% | Details |
| AU Kasernen, Aarhus | Denmark | 0.22% | Details |
| AU Moesgård, Højbjerg | Denmark | 0.59% | Details |
| AU Nobelparken, Aarhus | Denmark | 8.43% | Details |
| AU Ny Munkegade, Aarhus | Denmark | 0.11% | Details |
| AU Sundhedsvidenskab, Aarhus | Denmark | 0.04% | Details |
| Avissamlingen Skejby | Denmark | 0.04% | Details |
| Closed stacks (KBP7) | Denmark | 10.56% | Details |
| Closed stacks (LGV) | Denmark | 21.97% | Details |
| KB Kunstbiblioteket, Nyhavn, Copenhagen | Denmark | 3.19% | Details |
| KB Victor Albecks Vej, Aarhus | Denmark | 21.53% | Details |
| KU Center for Afrikastudier | Denmark | 0.07% | Details |
| KU City Campus (Gothersgade 140) | Denmark | 0.04% | Details |
| KU Engerom | Denmark | 0.26% | Details |
| KU Frederiksberg Campus | Denmark | 0.07% | Details |
| KU IKK | Denmark | 0.33% | Details |
| KU KOMM (INF) | Denmark | 0.33% | Details |
| KU KOMM (MEF) | Denmark | 0.33% | Details |
| KU Nordiske studier, sprogvidenskab | Denmark | 0.15% | Details |
| KU North Campus (Nørre Allé 49) | Denmark | 0.77% | Details |
| KU Polar | Denmark | 0.07% | Details |
| KU Saxo | Denmark | 3.41% | Details |
| KU South Campus | Denmark | 0.15% | Details |
| KU Teologi | Denmark | 0.95% | Details |
| KU Tværkult & Regionale Studier | Denmark | 10.12% | Details |
| National Gallery of Denmark | Denmark | 0.15% | Details |
| RUC | Denmark | 3.52% | Details |
| The Black Diamond, Copenhagen | Denmark | 10.74% | Details |
| Universitetsinstitutter-begrænset udlån | Denmark | 0.04% | Details |