Introduction to Library services
The role of the University Library
The University Library in Toruń is a centre of knowledge and research that supports the development of the entire academic community of NCU.
It offers access to a wide range of printed and electronic collections – from classic books and journals to modern online databases available 24/7. It is a place for discovering and applying knowledge. Librarians are always ready to assist with academic research, while the Library’s spaces provide excellent conditions for both individual and group work – whether research- or teaching-oriented.
Our Library also offers convenient spaces for the exchange of ideas, from study and teamwork rooms to meeting facilities such as an auditorium.
University Library
Main Library
Bielany Campus, ul. Gagarina 13, 87-100 Toruń
The Main Library is the centre of the University Library network. It offers the academic community around 500 study spaces, located within the Open Access Area and in the Reading Rooms: the Main Reading Room, the Pomeranian Studies Reading Room and the Special Collections Reading Room. The Main Library also includes a separate Academic Relaxation Area. In addition, it provides fully equipped multimedia rooms that can be used for various academic and cultural events.
Medical Library Collegium Medicum
ul. M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 9, 85-094 Bydgoszcz
The Medical Library provides access to biomedical resources in both print (books and journals) and electronic form (databases), directed mainly to students and staff of the CM NCU. The Library is located in the auditorium building of the Antoni Jurasz University Hospital No. 1. It includes the General Reading Room, the Individual and Group Work Room and the Computer Room with access to the latest journals. Users can use a free scanner and save the needed materials to a USB flash drive. A special attraction of the Library is its collection of anatomical exhibits, which support the learning process.
Departmental libraries
List of departmental libraries
These are library units operating within the individual faculties and institutes of the University. Their role is to support the teaching and research process in specific fields of science. They collect, catalogue, and provide access to specialized collections – including both printed books and journals as well as electronic resources – corresponding to the profile of each faculty.
University Museum
plac Mariana Rapackiego 1, 87-100 Toruń
A place where history meets art and culture – all in the unique atmosphere of our University. Here you can see not only exceptional memorabilia related to the history of NCU (such as rector’s robes, insignia, and portraits of rectors) but also immerse yourself in the world of art. Two permanent exhibitions are hosted here: the first tells the story of the University’s rich tradition, while the second presents the works of Polish émigré painters active in the United Kingdom in the 20th century. The Museum also regularly organises temporary exhibitions that reveal hidden aspects of history and art – both from its own collections and from befriended institutions. It is a journey through the history of NCU – from its Vilnius roots to contemporary times. It allows visitors to see art from a new perspective and to experience the unique spirit of the University.
Archives of Polish Emigration
It is a unique place that preserves the traces of life and creative work of Polish artists, writers, scholars and publishers who lived and worked abroad after 1939. Its collections include not only manuscripts, documents or private libraries, but also complete archives of editorial offices, publishing houses and institutions operating in exile. It is a true treasure trove of knowledge and the most important centre in Poland documenting the cultural achievements of the Polish émigré community of the 20th century – a place that reveals how rich and diverse was the creative output of the Polish intelligentsia and cultural elites forced to leave their homeland.
Acccess will be restored in January 2026.