ARCHAEOLOGICAL LIBRARY
Due to modernization, the archaeological library is closed until further notice.
We apologize for the inconvenience!
The library's collection dates back to 1956. It currently holds over 14,000 volumes of books and 8,500 volumes of periodicals. The library acquired the majority of the private collection of the institution's founder, Prof. Kazimierz Michałowski. The collection primarily includes works related to studies of the cultures of Egypt, Nubia, and the Near East, as well as Cyprus, Greece, and Rome. Particularly valuable is the collection concerning archaeology, art, and religion of ancient Egypt and Nubia. In 2006, the library joined the Agreement of Scientific Libraries, through which a computer catalogue is being developed in the HORIZON system, and since 2009, it has been collaborating with the central NUKAT catalogue. 90% of the collection has been catalogued. The library also exchanges books and periodicals with numerous foreign institutions.
Research fields:
- Archaeology of Egypt, Syria, Cyprus, and Nubia
- History of the ancient world
- History of ancient art
- Religions of the ancient world
Only scientific employees of IMOC PAS and national libraries can borrow books via interlibrary loans.
Readers interested in our collection are invited to use the reading room on-site (please fill out an application to the Institute's directorate; the form is available here: http://www.iksiopan.pl/index.php/pl/struktura/biblioteka/ksiegozbior-archeologiczny/regulamin-biblioteki-ksiegozbior-archeologiczny).
Orders for books and periodicals to the reading room (except for the reference collection) can also be placed via email: (up to 10 volumes at a time).
Address: Institute of Mediterranean and Oriental Cultures PAS
ul. Nowy Świat 72
Staszic Palace, room 319,3rd floor
00-330 Warsaw
tel. (022) 657-28-29
e-mail:
Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Contact Person: Katarzyna Kwiatkowska MA
The archaeological library actively collaborates with NUKAT.
ORIENTAL LIBRARY:
The collections of the library have been gathered since 1962, resulting in a unique collection for research on the development of countries in Asia and Africa. The collection is used by all national centres engaged in issues related to developing countries. It has approximately 15,000 volumes of books and 2,500 volumes of periodicals. In 2010, 14 foreign specialized periodicals were subscribed to. Collaboration is also maintained with over 30 foreign institutions through the exchange of periodicals of an Orientalist nature or by sending our publications.
Research fields:
- History
- Politics
- Literature
- Economics
- Philosophy
- Cultural anthropology
- Religious studies
- Development sociology
- Ethnography
Address: Institute of Mediterranean and Oriental Cultures PAS
ul. Nowy Świat 72
Staszic Palace, room 313, 3rd floor
00-330 Warsaw
tel. (022) 657 27 34
e-mail:
Contact Person: Beata Capik MA