Saint-Germain-des-Prés Library, Research library in Latin Quarter, Paris, France
The Human and Social Sciences Library contains over 80,000 books and 2,000 periodicals focusing on sociology, linguistics, and science education fields.
The library formed in 1946 from the University of Paris Sociology Library and expanded through mergers with additional academic collections over time.
The collection includes private libraries from French scholars Georges Gurvitch and Maurice Halbwachs, enriching research materials for social science studies.
Located at 45 rue des Saints-Pères, the library opens Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 10 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM.
The facility recorded 188,943 annual visitors and maintains partnerships with the National Library of France for research in health and public policy.
Location: Paris
Official opening: 1946
Website: http://www.bu.univ-paris5.fr/spip.php?article280
Website: http://bu.univ-paris5.fr/spip.php?article280
GPS coordinates: 48.85560,2.33250
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:53
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