The largest and oldest library of technical literature in the Czech Republic with a capacity of around 926,000 volumes. Its primary function is to provide technical information resources and services to students, teachers and researchers, as well as to those interested in technical information from the general public.

We operate a library focused on specialized literature. We collect books and journals in education and related fields of social sciences. Our collections include textbooks for primary and secondary schools from the 19th century onwards, educational journals from the 1830s onwards and children's literature from the late 18th century onwards.

Operation of a research library. Internet access and an online catalogue of books is available. We lend books, magazines, newspapers, maps, audio media, foreign language literature and other documents. We allow telephone and electronic book reservations. We provide borrowing and copying services.