15.04.2025 – Planned Library Closure

The lending and study rooms will be closed on the following days:

• April 17, 2025 (Dean’s Day)
• May 1, 2025 (Public Holiday)
• May 2, 2025 (Closing day)
• May 8, 2025 (Public Holiday)
• May 9, 2025 (Closing day)
• May 13, 2025 (Rector’s Day)

Loans will be automatically extended.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon!

17.03.2025 – Web of Science Research Assistant

Until 30th April, Charles University has trial access to an AI extension to the Web of Science (WoS) database: Web of Science Research Assistant. The Assistant is a tool using generative AI that assists users in searching the Web of Science Core Collection, provides reports and visualizations of search results and offers the possibility to explore connections between topics, literature and authors. For more information, please visit this website.

11.02.2025 – New trial access to electronic resources

Charles University offers trial access to the following resources:

• British Library Newspapers (Part I) – an archive of national and regional newspapers from Victorian Britain, carefully selected by the British Library’s editorial board. Access will be available until March 4, 2025.
• Oxford English Dictionary Database has launched an AI Search Assistant as an additional search tool. This AI feature will be available to Charles University in a pilot version until mid-2025.
• World Christian Database, which provides statistical information on Christianity and other religions, including reporting options. Access will be available until December 31, 2025.