Library


    The Library of The Pontifical University of John Paul II in Cracow has a rich book collection from the field of theology and related sciences, especially philosophy, history and arts. It collects current publications and periodicals, Polish and foreign. The library keeps exchange with many national and international libraries and co-operates with numerous research centres. besides the main library there are libraries within the faculties, institutes and chairs.

    Director:
    Fr Jan Bednarczyk, M. Theol., MA, Ph.D

    Main Library

    31-003 Kraków, Podzamcze Street 8
    phone 012 421 84 40
    e-mail: biblioteka@upjp2.edu.pl

    Library - Periodicals Department
    30-348 Kraków, Bobrzyńskiego Street 10
    phone 012 350 57 19
    e-mail: biblczasop@upjp2.edu.pl

    Faculty Library: Philosophy
    30-348 Kraków, Bobrzyńskiego Street 10
    phone 012 350 57 19
    e-mail: bibliotekaWF@upjp2.edu.pl

    Faculty Library: History
    31-004 Kraków, Franciszkańska Street 1
    phone 012 422 57 85 ext. 25
    e-mail: bibliotekaWHK@upjp2.edu.pl

    Institute Library - Liturgy
    31-014 Kraków, Sławkowska Street 24
    phone 012 421 75 25
    e-mail: biblinstlit@upjp2.edu.pl

    Collections
    Currently, the main library of the Academy, together with the library resources of the faculties and institutes contain over 450.000 volumes and about 3.400 periodicals and substantial collection of 6.000 old prints books.
    The library has installed the VTLS system. It also offers data bases on CD-ROMes and Internet connections.

    On-line catalogue access

    Mak Bases (in polish): multimedia documents and Saints and Blessed (beatification & canonization documents)

    On-line full-text periodicals access

    The New Library Building of The Pontifical University of John Paul II in Cracow

    The Pontifical University of John Paul II in Cracow has undertaken a very difficult task of erection of a new library and didactic buildings to secure proper conditions for studying and conducting didactic work and academic research.

    The constructional work is totally financed from own funds of the University, mainly by voluntary donations of people of good will.
    The University deeply appreciates every even the smallest contribution and prays for all its donors during the special mass every month.

    The location of all these buildings on the premises of the Jagiellonian University III Campus emphasizes the secular connections between both universities.

    In 2007, the first section of a new Library building at 10 Bobrzyński Street was completed and prepared for use. In may and june of 2007 Periodicals Department has been moved to new Library building.

    It is the first of the buildings which will constitute the UPJPII Campus in Cracow-Pychowice. In the future, it will be joined by buildings with teaching rooms and student hostels.