How to find books

Did you know that we have almost every book ever published in Denmark?

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You can find books by a simple search in the library system. Search by title, subject or author.

You can then filter your search results further or perform advanced searches. You can find more help with your search here: Search help

For example, search by title, subject or author

Find rare books

Royal Danish Library's rare books are located in many different collections. Rare books can be found in the historic book collections, in Danish collections, in foreign older collections, in the various university library collections and in the Art Library.

In the library system, when you view the search results, you can narrow down the results by using the facet “special collections.” You can search by both printer and bookbinder as originators, and in advanced search you can search by “previous owner.”

We have free access to the digitisations of Danish books printed before 1601 (via Early European Books) from all Danish IP addresses.

The library system

In the library system, you can borrow books, articles, and journals. You can also find physical and digital material, for example images, music releases, sheet music, manuscripts, and much more.

Historic book collections

Books from the Royal Danish Library's collections

Books printed in the early days of printing in the 15th century, rare first editions, lavish plate works, unique bookbindings, and books which once belonged to Danish kings and queens.

Ask the library

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You are welcome to contact us if you need help and guidance for search and lending or have questions about our collections. We respond to inquiries weekdays at 9-15.