About us

עברית

The Jewish Studies Library is a study and research library, the second largest after the National Library.

The library is located in the Libraries and Information Division (building 401), and provides students, researchers, and faculty members with access to information sources in the fields of Jewish Studies and the Humanities. 

The library contains several Learning Spaces Some designated for quiet study only, while others allow group study. 

The library's collection includes over 350,000 books and more than 5,000 journals. Part of the collection is available online exclusively to Bar-Ilan University members, while another part is physically located in the library and available for on-site use. Some of the books in the collection can be borrowed, but only by Bar-Ilan members. 

The library subscribes to a large number of databases—some accessible online only to Bar-Ilan members, and others available locally through the library's computers only. These databases are located on the computers in the reading hall on the first floor. 

For information about special collections in the library

In addition, the library offers various services: learning spaces with diverse seating areas, computer stations for study and research purposes, self-service Printing, Copying and Scanning machines (for a fee), a cold water station, and restroom

Library Hall Locations

The library contains an extensive collection in the various fields of Jewish Studies:

artbible
languagestalmud
land of israelhistory
literaturephilosophy
related fields 

Library Collection Areas

The collections are located in several halls.
Food and beverages are not permitted in any of the halls, except for bottled water.

  • אוסף אולם קריאה

    Reading Hall


    In the Reading Hall, the collection is for consultation only and is not available for borrowing

    The hall provides a large space designated exclusively for individual study
    Silence must be maintained, and the use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited in this area

    Location: 
    First Floor (1+)

  • אוסף מרחב למידה

    Learning Space

    The Learning Space houses several collections, some available for borrowing and others for consultation only

    This space accommodates both individual and group study

    Please help maintain a pleasant study environment

    Location: 
    Mezzanine Floor (1-)

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    Open Shelf

    The Open Shelf collection is available for borrowing 
     

    This area also supports individual study or 
    small group study. 


    Please help maintain a pleasant study environment


    Location: 
    Basement Floor (2-)