Libraries
9 libraries and 670,000 books
With a network of 9 libraries to which is added an information relay dedicated to cognitive sciences, the ENS-PSL has a very rich documentary collection, made up of books, journals, manuscripts, archives and electronic resources and multimedia. For example, the library dedicated to letters and human sciences, located in the historic ENS-PSL building, at 45, rue d'Ulm, has a collection of 670,000 research works . A fund which has been enriched over the decades thanks to donations of works from researchers and former normaliens.
Feed your research
Throughout the year, with their extended hours, the libraries welcome students who come to look for a place conducive to concentration or books to support their research. Borrowing documents is obviously possible. Conditions vary by library, but are generous. For example, the Ulm-Jourdan library allows you to borrow up to 20 books for a period of three months .
Self-guided tours of the humanities and social sciences library
Sign up to visit the Arts and Humanities library independently!
By exploring the life of an illustrious figure from the school, you will learn to navigate the spaces and locate a document within the 4,000 square meters of collections. A surprise awaits you there.
To play, scan the QR code on the posters with your phone or click here.
