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Online tutorial on using the new NSK Catalogue

Published: 25 March 2026

We have prepared for you an online tutorial with video instructions on the easy, simple and efficient use of the new NSK Catalogue, incorporating the Primo VE library discovery service. Presenting all the functionalities of the Primo VE platform, the tutorial covers everything from simple to advanced AI-assisted search. All tutorial’s sections have been designed so as to give an overview of the key steps and useful advices that save time and facilitate work. Intended to be equally beneficial for all who have only started to use the NSK Catalogue and its Primo VE interface as ...

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Revolutionising access to knowledge: NSK transitions to advanced Alma library services platform and Primo VE discovery service

e-Universities project

Opening a new chapter in the digital transformation of the Croatian library system, on 12 November 2025 the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) transitioned to the Alma library services platform and the Primo VE discovery service. NSK made this historic transition within the e-Universities project, funded as part of Croatia’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021-2026. Significantly improving the search-and-discovery experience, this latest digital library services platform now offers unified access to print, electronic and digital resources, available both in open access and through subscription. A ...

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Bookshelves and relaxation area in one of NSK’s reading rooms.

Availability of NSK collections and services during its transition to Alma library services platform and Primo VE discovery service (8 – 12 November 2025)

e-Universities project

As part of the e-Universities project, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) is completing its transition to the Alma library services platform and the related Primo VE discovery service, owing to which its services will not be fully available between 8 and 12 November 2025. Transitioning to Alma as the most advanced cloud-based library services platform and the related discovery service Primo VE, the Library will provide its users with a unified access to print, electronic and digital resources. Closing the era of the Library’s use of the Aleph ...

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Possible unavailability of NSK telephone lines on 16 June 2025

16 June 2025, 8.00 – 11.00

On 16 June 2025 between 8.00 and 11.00, the telephone lines of the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) might be unavailable. We thank all our users, partners and everyone else who might be unable to reach the Library at the abovesaid time for understanding and patience.

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NSK four-person study pod.

New NSK learning spaces: Study pods for individual and group work

'e-Universities’ project

Apart from spacious reading rooms, with over 1,000 seats located on six floors, group work areas and study rooms, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) now offers access to study pods as brand new learning spaces available as part of NSK’s services. Located in the reading room on Floor 1 and available to NSK users during the Library’s opening hours, the study pods provide up-to-date digital learning facilities. Suited for individual and group work, they are ideal for distance learning as well as ...

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Bukinet: NSK setting up a cloud-based system for Croatian academic libraries

‘e-Universities’ project

Acting as the partner in the e-Universities project, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) has started setting up Bukinet, a cloud-based system for Croatian academic libraries. By opting for Alma/Primo VE, a unique library services platform developed by the Ex Libris Clarivate company, and securing the related three-year subscription which along with NSK will be used by other 82 Croatian academic libraries, the Library successfully undertook one of the activities it has been tasked with as one of the partners in the

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NSK opening hours over Christmas and New Year holidays

24 December 2024 – 6 January 2025

In the period between 24 December 2024 and 6 January 2025, the National and University Library in Zagreb will be providing its services under the following limited operating regime: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2025!

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