Rijksmuseum Research Library
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The Rijksmuseum Research Library is a private academic art history library whose purpose is preservation. The library has maintained a constant, high-standard acquisition policy since 1885.

The library's collection on European art history is extremely comprehensive. The library occupies a unique international position, particularly due to its collection of important works from the 19th century and earlier on Dutch industrial art, printing and drawing.

The library contains approximately 350,000 volumes. The online catalogue consists of 200,000 records. The catalogue is maintained in Koha, one of the larger open source integrated library systems.

The About page presents more information about our library, reading room and catalogue.


Rijksmuseum Research Library

(published on 2011-04-18)

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