The National and University Library of Iceland

Facilities

The National and University Library has first-class facilities for study and research and easy access to the collection, both electronic and printed. The library's operations are spread over four floors. Here you can find information about the activities, facilities and collection on each floor.

1st floor

On the first floor are the Icelandic National Collection, the Manuscript department, the Women's History Archive and a reading room.

2nd floor

On the second floor there is a service desk, lending and information services, and work facilities for groups.

3rd floor

On the third floor there are magazines, a study library, final projects, the UI writing service, and a space to work in privacy.

4th floor

On the fourth floor music and movies are stored and there is a space to work in privacy.

Cafeteria

The lunch area is located on the 2nd floor of the National Library. The area has seating for 65 people.

Lecture hall

The hall has equipment and facilities for holding lectures and meetings and seats 80. Information on rental prices is available in the library's Fees.

Group study room

On the library's booking website, you can book group study rooms on the 3rd and 4th floors of the National and University Library, which seat 6-10 people.

Reading room

On the 3rd and 4th floors there are 26 reading rooms that are primarily intended for scholars, graduate students at the university level, and others who are working on specific projects and need to use the library's publications for that purpose.

Storage cabinets

There are a total of about 150 storage lockers availabel for guests to use. Keys are handed over at the circulation desk on the 2nd floor upon presentation of a library card and payment of a deposit.

Work facilities

The National and University Library of Iceland has first-class work facilities. We try to accommodate the different needs of students with a variety of work facilities.