Library
The collection
Founded in 1854, the KNMI Library hosts the national book collection on meteorology, climatology, physical oceanography, seismology and related geophysical subjects for The Netherlands. Its consists of around 180.000 volumes covering different aspects, like historical meteorological observations, scientific textbooks and popular publications. The KNMI Library has subscriptions to more than 200 journals. Most are available electronically. However, due to restrictions in copyright, these can be consulted only via the local intranet.
Publications are available for consultation by KNMI-staff as well as by the general public. Journal articles can be photocopied or printed and most books may be borrowed. External visitors are requested to make an appointment to use the facilities in the information centre.( +3130 2206 855 (Monday till Friday 09.00-16.00 hour or by e-mail).
Documents in the KNMI Library are also available through national inter-library loan, although there are some restrictions regarding valuable and/or antique books.
Picture library
For publishers and editors, we have a selection of images on weather, KNMI and related subjects in our collection: colour transparencies or historical black and white photographs. Please contact the librarian for terms of use.
Other individual persons interested, like weather enthusiasts and students, are invited to consult sites which offer illustrations for personal use, free of charge.
