Negotiations on agreement with Oxford University Press suspended
Published 29 June 2026
Danish Universities and Royal Danish Library have decided to suspend negotiations with Oxford University Press on a new national agreement.
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DR-arkiv
Explore millions of programmes
New donation of Gustaf Munch-Petersen records
Published 11 June 2026
Royal Danish Library has received a collection of papers from the poet and painter Gustaf Munch-Petersen (1912-1938). The records complements the library's existing collection of the artist's letters.
Thousands of New Broadcasts in Royal Danish Library’s DR-Arkiv
Published 12 May 2026
Explore unique documentation of the German occupation, the liberation, the youth rebellion, women’s liberation, and much more.
Insight into our materials
New works in the collections
Every year, the collections grow with new works. Here we highlight some of the new materials that have come through our doors in recent years.
Denmark in postcards
With the digitised collection of topographical postcards, you can explore a special part of Danish cultural history. Postcards are not just postcards – they are a journey through Denmark's history.
Press Photo of the Year 2025
Experience the exhibition Press Photo of the Year, which presents dramatic, political and memorable moments from 2025 - captured by some of the country's most talented press photographers.
Find materials
DR-arkivet
Discover a unique amount of DR's programmes in Royal Danish Library's archive from the Danish Broadcasting Corporation: DR-arkivet.
An Aerial View of Denmark
See our digitised aerial photos from our extensive collection. You can also help us place them on the map of Denmark.
Mediestream
Mediestream gives you online access to our unique digital collection of historical newspapers, radio and TV programmes, and cinema advertisements.
Digital collections
Immerse yourself in a range of digital collections, including images, printed matter, handwritten manuscripts, maps, rare books, and much more.
The library system
In the library system, you can borrow books, articles, and journals. You can also find physical and digital material, for example images, music releases, sheet music, manuscripts, and much more.
Tidsskrift.dk
Tidsskrift.dk gives you access to Danish professional, scientific, and cultural journals in digital full text.
Danish educational history
Take a closer look at Danish educational history material such as educational wall charts, photos, parish charts, and teaching material throughout the ages.
Texts
Here you can read and search works from the Danish literary history from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Use our services
New user
Register as a user of the Royal Danish Library
Print and copy
You can print, copy and scan at the library if you are registered as a user and you log in to your print account.
Ask the library
You are welcome to contact us if you need help and guidance for search and lending or have questions about our collections. We respond to inquiries on weekdays from 9-15.