Gunnerus Library - UB
Welcome to
The Gunnerus Library
The Gunnerus Library was founded in 1768 as library to the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters and is the oldest scientific library in Norway (History of the Gunnerus Library).
The library is one of the most important libraries in the Nordic countries and our collections include fiction and specialist literature dating back to the 1500s from Norway, the Nordic countries and Europe. Our collections also include literature in archaeology, biology, genealogy and local history.
The Knudtzon room visit has to be scheduled in advance. Please send an e-mail to The Gunnerus Library.
The library offers
Special collections
Archives, pictures, books, manuscripts, maps, music and theatre collections.
Collections
Books, encyclopedia, newspapers.
Facilities
Group rooms and study spaces, microfilm equipment, PCs, printing.
Events and exhibitions
Courses in genealogy and local history, exhibitions, lectures, seminars.
Opening hours
The Gunnerus Library
Monday–Thursday: 9–18
Friday: 9–18
Easter 3–10 April:
Monday–Tuesday: 10–15
Wednesday–Monday: Closed
Special collections
Open: Monday–Wednesday: 9–15, by appointment
Easter: Closed
Contact
- Kalvskinnsgt. 1B
- gunnbib@ub.ntnu.no
- 918 97 462
- Virtual Help Desk
- NTNU Hjelp
- Staff
- S. P. Andersensvei 11, 7031 Trondheim