The Seoul National University Library is one of the nation’s most prestigious libraries with a central library and 9 branch libraries. It houses a collection of 5.2 million volumes of books, more than 260,000 academic journals and e-journals, and over 230,000 of non-book materials. Since the completion of Kwanjeong Library in February 2015, the size of the SNU Library has reached the record scale of 57,747㎡. The SNU Library strives to fulfill the needs of today’s advanced and knowledgeable users by implementing an impeccable research information system and providing research support service. It also offers organized instructions on library use, in addition to collaborating with other libraries in sharing resources, playing the key role in a nationwide network of academic libraries.
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Library Services

Opening Hours

Access to the SNU Library

Users may use one of the ID cards listed below, recognizable by the Automated Entrance System to enter the library.

• Automated Entrance System
  - Main building : the entrances of the Reading Rooms 1, 2, 3A, 3B and 2F
  - Kwanjeong building: 1F, 2F entrance facing the College of Humanities, entry way down from 3F facilities to 2F Kwanjeong, 3F entrance facing the College of Natural Sciences, 5F entrance of the rooftop garden
• Issuing an ID card
  - SNU ID card : Issued by the Seoul National University
  - Mobile Pass : Download ‘서울대 도서관ID카드’ application
  - Library Membership Card : Apply Online
• Daily Pass
  - For the Public
  ‧Main building main stacks: Issued at the library main building 2F security desk upon submission of an ID card. (This pass does not grant access to the computer lab) ‧Main building reading room: One day pass for reading room 3B can be issued at the security desk at the entrance of reading room 3A upon submission of an ID card - For SNU Alumni
  ‧Kwanjeong building: Issued at the Kwanjeong building 1F information desk upon submission of an ID card
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Friends of the SNU Library

Ever since its inauguration on Gwanak Campus in 1974, the SNU Library has been the heart of the university by providing students and researchers with collective academic support. To fulfill its responsibilities as the university’s research center, the library launched a major fundraising campaign called the ‘Friends of the SNU Library’ in March 2012, in hope of building a new facility with high-end technology that serves the needs of students and researchers. Thanks to the generous donation of 60 billion KRW from Kwanjeong Educational Foundation and 960 participants of ‘The Friends of the SNU Library’, Kwanjeong was completed on February 2015. Now, we are launching a new fund raising campaign for the remodeling of the main building and we would appreciate any bit of help you can give.
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Library Location and Contacts

SNU Library is located on the center of the Gwanak campus, and it is accessible from both the main entrance and the back gate. (Link to Directions)
Address: Seoul National University Library
1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Korea Contact: 02-880-8001 / E-mail : libhelp@snu.ac.kr