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iASK Library
Discover a wealth of knowledge and resources at the iASK Library, where approximately 10,000 volumes await curious minds. The collection predominantly focuses on the social sciences, and in recent expansions, also incorporates books on natural sciences. The library caters to a diverse range of interests, offering not only dictionaries, encyclopedias, but also recently published scientific books from prominent publishers, and even literary works for those seeking lighter reading options.
As part of the commitment to knowledge dissemination, iASK engages in publishing activities, producing iASK volumes and the KRAFT series available in the library’s collection.
The book catalogue is systematically arranged using the Eurovoc multilingual thesaurus that provides a comprehensive resource in fields relevant to the European Communities, including documents in the European Institutions’ documentation systems.
In addition to an extensive book collection, the library provides access to a variety of printed and electronic periodicals, as well as subscribed databases. This wide-ranging selection expands the spectrum of services the library offers to visitors.
The iASK Library and archival collections house a diverse range of materials: from book donations generously gifted by distinguished individuals such as György Schöpflin, Elemér Hankiss, and other members of the iASK community. These collections span various disciplines and provide a unique window into the intellectual landscape that has shaped the institute’s research activities.
The dedicated librarian, Eszter Zsoldos-Takács, provide assistance to researchers and visitors. Feel free to contact us via email at library@iask.hu for any inquiries or assistance.
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The library houses the following special collections:
The legacy of István Nemeskürty, writer, cultural historian, literary historian, is housed in the library of the Institute of Advanced Studies. Nemeskürty_bequest (click to download the list of books). The books can be used locally.
The legacy of István Borsody, journalist, historian, university lecturer, is held in the library of the Institute of Advanced Studies. Borsody_bequest (click to download the list of books)
The estate of Gyula Hernádi, writer, is held in the library of the Institute of Advanced Studies. List of Hungarian-language books, list of German-language books (click to download the list). The books can be used locally.
The legacy of Elemér Hankiss, sociologist, philosopher, value researcher and literary historian:
in the library of the Institute of Advanced Studies Hankiss_bequest (click to download the list) Books can be used locally.
in the Festetics Palace Hankiss_Legacy_Festetics (click to download the list) Books can be used locally.
The bequest of László Pintér can be found in the library of the Institute of Advanced Studies. Pintér_bequest (click to download the list) Books can be used locally.
The listings of the collection donated by the Orientalist Róbert Simon and the bequest of Georg Schöpflin are in progress.
Subscripted databases (IP-authentication is needed):
- Journals of Akadémiai Kiadó
- Arcanum Digitheca
- Cambridge University Press Journals – Full collection
- CEEOL (Central and Eastern European Online Library)
- JSTOR Full Access Model
- ProQuest Academic Complete (e-book collection)
- Statista
If you wish to know more about the databases we provide, please click HERE.
Free dictionaries from Tinta Publisher (the platforms are in Hungarian):
English-Hungarian IT Dictionary
Latin-Hungarian/Hungarian-Latin Dictionary
English-Hungarian/Hungarian-English Dictionary
Hungarian Dialect Dictionary (1838)
Infant Dictionary by Dávid Baróti Szabó (1792)
Hungarian Example Sentences and Proverbs by Pál Kovács
Printed Journals:
- Foreign Affairs
- The New York Review of Books
- The Atlantic
- The Nation
Online journals:
- The New York Review of Books (for username and password ask the Librarians)
- Foreign Affairs (for username and password ask the Librarians)
- Balkan Insight (for username and password ask the Librarians)
- The Atlantic (for username and password ask the Librarians)
- The New York Times International Edition (for username and password ask the Librarians)
- The Nation (for username and password ask the Librarians)
MTMT
The MTMT – the Repository of Hungarian Scientific Works – is operated by the HAS Library and Information Centre.
The iASK MTMT administrator colleagues, Henrietta Dóka (henrietta.doka@iask.hu 06-94/200-545) and Eszter Takács (eszter.takacs@iask.hu 06-94/200-530), help to maintain the publication lists and provide personal training on request. Please feel free to contact them with any requests, questions or problems related to uploading and checking.
For more information, please visit the MTMT website.
Research support
The staff of the FTI Library can assist the Institute’s researchers by compiling thematic resource lists, book recommendations and, on request, by searching international literature databases.
For any questions or requests, please contact them at library@iask.hu.
Compiling bibliographic references
For the courses at the Kőszeg Campus of the University of Pannonia, our librarians prepare bibliographies and resource lists for each course on request, thus supporting the work of the lecturers and providing access to a wider range of resources for students.
Library staff:
Henrietta Dóka
Eszter Takács
Contact: library@iask.hu
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Opening hours:
Monday: 8 am – 5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am – 5 pm
Wednesday: 8 am – 5 pm
Thursday: 8 am – 5 pm
Friday: 8 am – 1:20 pm
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