THE ALBERTINA LIBRARY                                     logo_biblio_01


The library of the Albertina is a historically accumulated collection, containing specialist books on art history, particularly on the history of the art of drawing, art prints and photography. In addition, it comprises some 100 ongoing subscriptions to print media and a singular collection of historic auction catalogues and illustrated books (artists’ books). Its total holdings of more than 100,000 titles feature, besides the Albertina’s own stock, also items on loan from the National Library, situated close by.

 
Price list for copies

 

Research

Online catalogue (launched in 2001)

The incorporation of the old holdings will presumably be concluded by the end of 2010. If you have any questions concerning publications from these old holdings not yet included in the online catalogue, please contact the library.

 

Researching periodicals and auction catalogues

Part of the journals and the most recent auction catalogues are accessible via the online catalogue (Language: German). Journals and auction catalogues not yet indexed (up to 2001) may be researched in the following lists: 
 

Download List of all available journals, sorted alphabetically by title (Language: German) (PDF, 203 KB)
Download List of subscriptions of journals on display in the Study Hall (Language: German) (PDF, 123 KB)
Download List of auction catalogues up to 2001, sorted by auction houses (Language: German) (PDF, 363 KB)


Useful links

Library catalogues

Austrian National Libary
Karlsruhe Virtual Catalogue
ArtLibraries.net (a virtual catalogue on art history)

 

Bibliographies

Biobibliography

 

Portals
Arthistoricum.net (a virtual specialised library on art history)

AKMB (Consortium of Art and Museum Libraries)

 

Document delivery service
SUBITO

 

ACCESS AND APPLICATION

The library can be found on the ramparts alongside the longitudinal section of the palace.

 

Download Floor plan (Language: German) (PDF, 347 KB)
Download Detailed view (Language: German) (PDF, 236 KB)

 

Use Policy...

 

Access for visitors with a disability available after prior notice (by telephone or e-mail)
Entry is dependent upon production of a current official photo ID at reception
A wardrobe service and research terminals are available in the entrance area leading up to the library.