The ‘ Archives Library’ was established in 1953 under the University Archivist Franz Gall. At that time, the Rectorate Library, which had been run since the 19th century, was transferred to the University Archives and combined with the existing collection of printed material and several heritage libraries - in particular those of Anton Hye von Gluneck and Karl Schrauf. In 1984, the extensive private library from the estate of Franz Gall was also purchased and integrated. It is constantly being expanded through donations, inheritance and purchases. The library now comprises around 102,000 volumes.
The library of the Vienna University Archives is a reference library and specialises in the fields of university history and history of science. Borrowing is not possible.
Finding aids: The entire book collection can be searched via u:search, the facet "Vienna University Archive" should be used when searching. A mixed name and keyword index is available on request for works acquired up to 2004.
