The AGH University Main Library is a key support unit of the University, forming the core of its library and information system alongside various departmental branch libraries.
It operates as a publicly accessible academic library and a hub for scientific and technical information. The library is dedicated to ensuring universal access to its resources, including for individuals with special needs, through barrier-free architecture and specialized assistive technologies. With the second-largest collection in Krakow (after the Jagiellonian Library), it stands as one of the largest technical libraries in Poland.
The thematic scope of the Main Library’s collection reflects the diverse research and study programs at the University. It spans a wide range of disciplines, including electrical engineering, automation, electronics, space technologies, biomedical engineering, computer science, telecommunications, mechanical engineering, robotics, energy, mining, civil engineering, drilling, metallurgy, geology, geophysics, environmental engineering, surveying, materials engineering, ceramics, chemical engineering, mathematics, physical and chemical sciences, social communication and media, as well as management and quality sciences.
The library’s holdings encompass both printed and electronic books and journals, alongside significant special collections such as standards, patent descriptions, cartographic documents, doctoral theses, trade literature, manuscripts, and incunabula.
The primary discovery tools for these resources are the digital AGH Libraries Catalogue and the traditional AGH University Main Library card catalogue for older publications. Collections are available for on-site consultation, external borrowing, or through interlibrary loans.
Furthermore, AGH University staff and students enjoy remote access to licensed e-resources from anywhere in the world via a proxy server, with the exception of certain sources restricted by specific licensing or technical limitations.
