Annual maintenance work will take place again this summer, which is why the reading rooms at the Heldenplatz location and in all collections will be closed from Friday, July 25, to Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Due to the shutdown of the ordering system, no media orders can be accepted from Thursday, July 24, 2025, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 4 p.m. The regular opening hours will then apply again from Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
The study room of the Albertina is closed from July 15 to August 15. During this time (except July 25 to August 5), media ordered from the Albertina collection will be transported twice a week (Monday and Thursday) to the reading rooms of the National Library on Heldenplatz and can be used there.
Starting August 1, 2025, the State Hall will open at 9 a.m.
Due to an event, the State Hall will be closed on August 4, 2025.
Ariadne regularly offers research trainings on topics and perspectives in women’s and gender studies – as part of the program of the Centre for Information and Media Literacy at the Austrian National Library.
The focus lies on thematic insights, search strategies and confident use of the library catalogue, web portals and subject-specific databases – as well as access to literature and sources: from historical collections to current academic research, both online and on site.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking for deeper insights: our trainings are designed for anyone interested in focused research, thematic exploration, or learning how to use tools for feminist, gender, and women’s studies research.
Please note: All sessions are held in German.
You’re looking for literature on a specific topic or want to learn how to find women’s and gender-related content in the collections of the Austrian National Library?
Feel free to contact us – we’re happy to help.
ariadne[at]onb.ac.at