Applications for research facilities are open

The National Library offers researchers and students the research facilities for long-term use on application. The research facilities in the library consist of research spaces and storage units. They can be applied for by filling an application form. The application period ends on the 23rd of November. Applicants will be notified by 8 December 2025.

Applications are open for the following facilities for 2026:

• Research spaces in the South Hall, 6 months (1.1.–30.6.2026), 10 carrels   
• Research spaces in the South Hall, 12 months (1.1.–31.12.2026), 10 carrels
• Research spaces in the Slavonic Library, 5 months (1.1.–31.5.2026), 4 carrels
• Shelves in the North Hall, 12 months (1.1.–31.12.2026), 20 shelves
• Cabinets in the Rotunda, 6th floor, 12 months (1.1.–31.12.2026), 4 cabinets
• Lockers in the Rotunda, 1st floor, 12 months (1.1.–31.12.2026), 12 lockers   

The selection criteria include the researcher’s need of the resources of the National Library (especially material restricted to reading room loans), the researcher’s current working conditions and the weekly amount of time the researcher would use the workstation. 

More information about our research facilities and application criteria can be found on the National Library's website.