Zamość Academy Library

Zamość Academy Library is an academic library in the city of Zamość housed in a Renaissance building with reading rooms, archives, and collections of manuscripts, books, and historical documents. The holdings are carefully catalogued and span materials from various periods and subject areas.

The library was founded in 1594 by Jan Zamoyski, Chancellor of the Polish Crown, to serve the third institution of higher learning in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It endured political changes and continues its functions to the present day.

The library holds collections that reflect the intellectual history of the region and show how education has been lived in eastern Poland over centuries. Visitors can see how these holdings continue to shape thinking and learning in the city today.

Visitors can use reading rooms and access organized catalogues to locate materials easily. It is best to check beforehand about access requirements, as the library is primarily designed for researchers and serious study.

The library has occupied the same Renaissance building since its founding and has continuously served academic functions in that location since the late 1500s. This makes it a rare example of an institution that has remained in its original home.