A key research tool is the library which holds 685,000 volumes and offers access to more than 29,600 journals and periodicals [December 2019]. In the areas of public international law, European Union law and comparative public law, the library is the largest in Europe and one of the most comprehensive in the world. Researchers from all over the world are welcomed as guests and invited to use the services of the library.
From Thursday, 8th of June 2023 until and including Friday, 9th of June 2023, the Institute will be closed for the public due to holiday and bridge day.
Reading rooms
| Monday - Friday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
Loan desk service times
| Monday - Thursday | 10:30 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:30 - 15:30 |
Initial personal registration at the Library is only possible within the service times until 15:00.
