Library
Search in the library's collections
We make our collections and resources available to everyone who wants to learn more about design, craftsmanship and handicrafts. Look in our database of books, periodicals and materials you can touch – and learn more further down the page about our unique collections.
Book collection
The book collection includes Danish and international books, periodicals and other printed materials, as well as product catalogues, brochures, exhibition and auction catalogues, photos, carpet and textile sample books.
The reading room can be used by all users and students. There are 24 reading places and a wireless network for laptop computers. Near the library there is a café and, during the summer months, access to a lovely garden.
Search in the book collection
Periodicals
The library has over 100 different periodicals, dating from the middle of the 1700s to today. The periodicals cover fashion, textiles, graphics, ceramics, glass and furniture. Here you can see a list of the more than 70 periodicals our library currently subscribes to:
Periodicals we subscribe to (PDF) (In Danish)
The latest issue of many of the periodicals is available in the reading room, while we can fetch older issues and older periodicals from our storage area. You can order photocopies of the periodicals or photograph them yourself.
Fashion magazines and periodicals
The library has a large collection of older and newer fashion magazines and theoretical publications about fashion and tailoring. Read more in our guide:
Fashion in the library (In Danish)