Working hours of library: Mon – Fri from 08:00 to 16:00

Working hours of our reading rooms: Mon – Fri from 08:00 to 18:00 Sat from 09:00 to 16:00

16907
Manuscripts
200000
Library units
850
ML of archival material
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News 14.01.2026. Mladi koji između brojnih izazova i mogućnosti biraju biblioteku
News 13.01.2026. Dženan Handžić: Gazi Husrev-begova biblioteka je čuvar kolektivnog pamćenja i temelj identiteta Bošnjaka
News 13.01.2026. Od privatne zbirke do javnog dobra: put knjige u Gazi Husrev-begovoj biblioteci
Notice board, News 09.01.2026. Gazi Husrev-begova biblioteka u Sarajevu 15. januara obilježava 489. godina postojanja
Notice board 30.12.2025. ANNOUNCEMENT
News 24.12.2025. Uloga Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke u međunarodnim projektima
News 15.12.2025. Direktor Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke učestvovao na međunarodnom simpoziju o rukopisima u Istanbulu
News 09.12.2025. Delegacija glavnih imama iz Zapadne Evrope posjetila Gazi Husrev-begovu biblioteku
News 08.12.2025. Dragocjeni rukopis i porodični zlatnik poklonjeni Biblioteci
Posjete, News 03.12.2025. Zamjenik ministra obrazovanja Republike Turske posjetio našu biblioteku

Mladi koji između brojnih izazova i mogućnosti biraju biblioteku

U prostorijama Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke u Sarajevu, 13. januara 2026. godine, obilježen je tradicionalni Dan korisnika. To je prilika kojom
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Dženan Handžić: Gazi Husrev-begova biblioteka je čuvar kolektivnog pamćenja i temelj identiteta Bošnjaka

Gazi Husrev-begova biblioteka u Sarajevu, najstarija ustanova kulture i javna biblioteka u ovom dijelu Evrope, u četvrtak obilježava 489. godišnjicu
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Od privatne zbirke do javnog dobra: put knjige u Gazi Husrev-begovoj biblioteci

U Gazi Husrev-begovoj biblioteci u Sarajevu, jednoj od najznačajnijih kulturnih institucija u Bosni i Hercegovini, donacije privatnih biblioteka i legata
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Gazi Husrev-begova biblioteka u Sarajevu 15. januara obilježava 489. godina postojanja

U Gazi Husrev-begovoj biblioteci u Sarajevu, u četvrtak,  15. januara 2026. godine, s početkom u 13.00 sati, bit će održana
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ANNOUNCEMENT

We inform users, members and visitors that The Gazi Husrev-beg Library in Sarajevo will be closed from January 1, 2026
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Uloga Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke u međunarodnim projektima

Gazi Husrev-begova biblioteka s ponosom ističe da je u okviru Univerziteta u Sarajevu uključena u evropsku istraživačku infrastrukturu RESILIENCE. Kroz doprinos ovom iznimno važnom međunarodnom projektu, Biblioteka još jednom potvrđuje
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Direktor Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke učestvovao na međunarodnom simpoziju o rukopisima u Istanbulu

U organizaciji Turske državne institucije za rukopise (TÜYEK), u Istanbulu je od 10. do 12. decembra 2025. godine održan I
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Delegacija glavnih imama iz Zapadne Evrope posjetila Gazi Husrev-begovu biblioteku

U ponedjeljak 08. decembra 2025. godine, uokviru zvanične posjete Islamskoj zajednici u BiH, delegacija glavnih imama i predsjednika izvršnih odbora
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Dragocjeni rukopis i porodični zlatnik poklonjeni Biblioteci

U činu koji zaslužuje veliku zahvalnost i poštovanje, gospođa Aida Alagić, magistrica farmacije iz Bihaća odlučila je pokloniti dio svog
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Zamjenik ministra obrazovanja Republike Turske posjetio našu biblioteku

Danas (3.12.2025.) Gazi Husrev-begovu biblioteku u Sarajevu posjetio je zamjenik ministra obrazovanja Republike Turske gospodin Ömer Faruk Yelkenci, u okviru
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Organization

Funds

Gazi Husrev-bey Library currently holds about 100.000 library items (manuscripts, printed books, magazines and various documents) in Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Bosnian and some other European languages. More than 10,500 library units are manuscript codices with approximately 20,000 works in Islamic sciences, oriental languages, fine literature, philosophy, logic, history, medicine, veterinary science, mathematics, astronomy and other sciences.
Fond rukopisa
Manuscript fund
Fond orijentalistike
Orientalistic fund
Fond periodike
Periodicals fund
Evropski fond
European fund
Fond osmanske građe
Archives fund
Arhiv IZ u BiH
Archive of the Islamic Community
Fond fototeke
Photographic collection
Peace and quiet

Reading rooms

The reading room is divided according to the purpose of its use. The student reading room provides an environment for learning, while the research room enables the study of old archive documents and manuscripts in digitized form.

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Student reading room

In addition to the benefits of a study space and free wireless internet signal, each seat has an electrical outlet enabling students to use laptops for longer periods of time.

  • 100 mjesta
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Priključak za električnu energiju na svakom sjedištu
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine
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Research reading room

It is intended for anyone who wants to use the manuscript and archive material of the Library in their research work. This type of documentation is available in digitalized form and can be read only on computers in the reading room.

  • 24 mjesta
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Priključak za električnu energiju na svakom sjedištu
  • 8 računara za čitanje digitalizirane građe
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine
Frequently asked questions

Your membership implies the right to use all funds, reading rooms and other public spaces of Gazi Husrev-bey Library.

Working hours
Mon – Fri from 08:00 to 18:00
Sat from 09:00 to 16:00

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Exhibits of exceptional value

Museum

Numerous contents of the Library are complemented with a permanent exhibition of artefacts that provide the visitors with an insight into the way of life, work, religious practice, customs and folklore of Bosniaks who lived in BiH.

We recommend group visits to the Museum to be booked in advance so that the Library may provide a guided tour of the Museum.

Book a group visit

Cijena ulaznice: 5KM
Popust za učenike i studente
Working hours
Mon – Fri from 09:00 to 18:00
Sat from 09:00 to 16:00

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Ideal conditions for the organization of congress and conference meetings

Congress hall and conference rooms

The new building of the Gazi Husrev-bey Library offers the most modern multimedia spaces suitable for conferences, promotions, meetings, seminars and all kinds of academic, scientific, business and other gatherings. There are four halls, which, in addition to technical support, also include services of cafeteria. Additional advantage of usage of these rooms is that they are in the new building of Library located in the heart of Baščaršija.

Congress Hall

Multifunctional hall with 220 seats, simultaneous translation cabins, modern technical equipment, space for the media and other high standard advantages.

  • 220 udobnih fotelja
  • RCF audio konferencijski sistem i 4 bežična mikrofona
  • 100 bežičnih slušalica za simultano prevođenje
  • Full HD Projektor
  • 5.1 surround ozvučenje
  • Audio priključak za medije
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine

VIP room

It has a specially adapted ambient intended for participants of plenary sessions for separate meetings. Connected with the Congress Hall, the VIP Room is included in its renting arrangement with an additional fee.

  • 20 udobnih fotelja
  • 2x 50' plazma displeja
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine

Medium conference room

Since there are frequent requirements for medium and small capacity conferences or meetings, this room with 70 seats is an ideal place for such gatherings. Its special advantage is the adjustment between capacity needs and economy.

  • 70 udobnih fotelja
  • 3 mikrofona i ozvučenje
  • XGA projektor
  • Audio priključak za medije
  • Zidna tabla za pisanje
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine

Small conference room

It is intended for ad hoc meetings, press conferences and other small gatherings. It is unique space that perfectly suits its purpose. From the windows of this room, one can see a beautiful view of the neighbouring Kuršumli Madrasah.

  • 24 udobnih fotelja
  • 2x 42' plazma displeja
  • Samostojeća tabla za pisanje
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine
Send a rental request

A Public relations department of the Library shall develop an offer for conference room use, and provide additional information on rates and conditions.

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Photo and video gallery

The Library

Gazi Husrev-bey Library is an outstanding building. This photo gallery shows part of what you can see when you visit us.

Visits

The library is regularly visited by students from Sarajevo and BiH. Take a look at the atmosphere and the faces of children that are the future of our country.

Virtual tour

Take a walk through the building from the comfort of your home and get a better insight of the services and benefits that the Library offers.

GHB YouTube channel

On the Husrev-bey Library’s YouTube channel you may watch some interesting videos about the Library and its activities.