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NSK takes part in the development of the Croatian Open Science Plan

19 May 2025

On 19 May 2025, Croatia got the key strategic document for further advancement of open science and nationwide implementation of the principles of open science – the Croatian Open Science Plan. Officially presented on 20 May 2025 at the Zagreb Horizon Europe Annual Conference, themed Open Science, the Plan defines guidelines, objectives and recommendations for the implementation of the principles of open science in Croatia’s research sector and identifies the activities and expectations in relation to individual researchers, research institutions and decisionmakers.

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“The world we dreamt of…” exhibition on view at NSK by 27 June 2025

5 – 27 June 2025

On 5 June 2025, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) hosted the opening of The world we dreamt of…, an exhibition commemorating the 110th anniversary of the birth of Ivan Supek (1915-2007), one of Croatia’s greatest 20th-cenutry minds. Organised by the Croatian History Museum with the support of NSK and the Museum’s other partners, the exhibition will remain on view by 27 June 2025. At the exhibition’s opening, NSK Director General Dr Ivanka Stričević and Director of the Croatian History Museum Matea Brstilo Rešetar reminded the audience of the ideas and accomplishments of this great Croatian ...

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The visual identity of the “Passing on Ideas through Time: Three Decades of the Glass Treasure Trove of Heritage” exhibition.

NSK celebrating three decades of its modern home

28 May – 18 June 2025

On 28 May 2025, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) hosted a special programme marking the 30th anniversary of relocating to its current building. Bringing together many distinguished figures from Croatia’s academic and cultural circles, the programme included the opening of the exhibition thematising the three decades of the Library’s work in its modern home and NSK’s importance as Croatia’s national knowledge, culture and heritage hub. In their addresses, the NSK Director General Dr Ivanka Stričević, President of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts (HAZU), one of NSK’s current building’s architects and head of the building’s construction ...

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NSK closing in observance of Croatian Statehood Day (30 & 31 May 2025)

30 & 31 May 2025

On Friday and Saturday, 30 and 31 May 2025, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) will be closed. The Library will reopen on Monday, 2 June 2025, resuming its regular opening hours. Learn more about the Croatian Statehood Day.

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Representatives of the National and University Library in Zagreb and National Library of Albania.

NSK and National Library of Albania sign five-year cooperation agreement

22 May 2025

On 22 May 2025, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) and National Library of Albania concluded a five-year cooperation agreement. With the Director of the National Library of Albania Piro Misha and NSK Director General Dr Ivanka Stričević acting as the signatories, the agreement’s signing was attended by the Deputy Director of Albania’s national library Majlinda Bami, the Croatian National Library Affairs Assistant to NSK Director General Dr Sofija Klarin Zadravec and NSK Library Adviser for International Cooperation Jagoda Ille. Longstanding cooperation enters new stage The occasion created the opportunity for the representatives of the two national libraries to discuss the two institutions’ longstanding and ...

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NSK staff elected to IFLA sections for 2025-2027 term.

NSK staff elected to IFLA sections for 2025-2027 term

2025 – 2027

The participation of members of the staff of the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) in the work of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), the world’s leading library organisation, further reinforces NSK’s position in the community which makes the global network of library professionals. We are proud and happy to share the news that in the latest IFLA elections, held late in April 2025, members of NSK’s staff have been elected to several IFLA sections. Announced as part of the elections’ official results was the election of Dr Sofija Klarin Zadravec to the

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Visual identity of the 2025 Croatian Book Night.

“Reading is a must – no matter what (where, when and how)!”: Croatian Book Night 2025 opens at NSK

23 April 2025

On 23 April 2025, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) hosted the opening of the 2025 Croatian Book Night, whose over 1,100 programmes in the upcoming days will bring together as many as 330 institutions on more than 260 locations all across Croatia. The Library once again hosted the opening of Croatia’s annual national programme marking World Book and Copyright Day and Croatian Book Day (22 April). NSK Director General Dr Ivanka Stričević, Director of the Zagreb City Libraries Dr Sunčica Ostoić and ...

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Old Easter card from the NSK Print Collection.

Happy Easter!

Easter opening hours, 18 – 21 April 2025

With an old Easter card from its Print Collection, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) wishes everyone, especially its users, followers, partners and friends, happy Easter holidays. Easter opening hours (18 – 21 April 2025).

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Visual identity of the 2025 Croatian Book Night.

Croatian Book Night 2025: Reading to be promoted in over 1,100 programmes

23 April 2025, 12.00

On 23 April 2025, at 12.00, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) will host the opening of the 14th edition of the Croatian Book Night, Croatia’s annual national programme marking World Book and Copyright Day and Croatian Book Day (22 April). On more than 260 locations all across Croatia as many as 330 institutions – 180 public libraries, numerous bookstores, antiquarian bookshops, museums, but also schools, kindergartens, hospitals, elderly care homes and prisons – will take part in this national celebration of books and reading.

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Detail of an old Easter card from the NSK Print Collection.

Easter opening hours, 18 – 21 April 2025

18 – 21 April 2025

On Friday, 18 April 2025, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) will close at 16.00 and reopen on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, resuming its regular opening hours. NSK café and restaurant closing over Easter The café and restaurant operating as part of the Library, on Floor 5, will be closed from Friday, 18 April, to Monday, 21 April 2025, and reopen on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, resuming their regular opening hours – from Monday to Friday between 8.00 and 15.00. The Library wishes everyone, especially its users, followers, partners and friends, a happy Easter!

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