Yonsei University Library offers a rich array of information resources and a hospitable environment for pursuing discovery and research. The library’s collection has more than 2.1 million printed works, 16,568 serials, 58,596 e-journals, and 314 academic databases in total. The old and rare collections, including some important Korean classics estimated as national treasures, number over 100,000. A variety of electronic resources are also available for access both on and off campus.

Yonsei University Library was the first in Korea to launch an electronic management system in the early 1990’s, and it has continued to evolve, transforming its information system to a web-based information system in 1999. In 2001, it developed an integrated digital library system which enabled in-depth assistance for lecture and research activities on campus. More than a place where information is held and managed, the library is a center where resources, instruction and research intersects. While cooperating with other libraries and research centers in Korea and overseas, the library tries to develop and provide better services for its users.

In 2007, Yonsei University Library embarked on the Subject Librarian Services. This was its first implementation in Korea, and it served to strengthen the digital contents management system. As a commemorative of Yonsei University’s 120th anniversary, Yonsei University Library built a new library building (now Yonsei-Samsung Library) and opened it in May 2008. The library complex, which contains the Central Library and Yonsei-Samsung Library, connected with the U-Lounge, is the largest library in Korea, with the size of 54,262 square meter, seating space for about 5,500 people and 740 computers for library users. The library complex is equipped with future-oriented educational and research facilities and its advanced infrastructure is expected to improve the quality of lecture and research support services. In 2009, Yonsei University Library introduced the product suite of Ex Libris for the next generation's academic information system. As the system is unicode-based and provides multilingual support in interface languages, the library can interact with international universities more easily and exchange scholarly resources directly with them. It is a future-oriented information system preparing for the effective central management of all the library systems on campus, including Yonsei International Campus. With all these achievements, the library is developing into a leading academic information resource center of the 21st century.

Yonsei University Library has been the center of Yonsei University’s growth, where a variety of academic information is developed, obtained and preserved so that it can strongly support the education, research and learning activities of all Yonsei University members. With the vision of Yonsei 2020, the library is playing a crucial role in making Yonsei University one of the best international research-based universities.

Central Library

6F	Gaonmaru(Community Lounge), Gaonteul(Indoor Garden), Laptop Study Room, Seminar Room, E-Newspaper Stand, Neullaon(Men/Women Lounge)
5F	Korean Classic Collections, Graduate Study Room
4F	Humanities & Social Sciences Collections, Seminar Room, Study room for the Handicapped, Subject Librarian’s Office
3F	Social Sciences, Science & Technology Collections, Circulation Desk
2F	Humanities Collections, Circulation Desk
1F	24-hour Study Room, Library Offices
B1	Sosulsam(Cafeteria), Sodamsam(Community Lounge), Bonddeulsam(Copy Room), Locker Room

Yonsei-Samsung Library

8F	Roof Garden, Caffe Lien
7F	Chang Ki Won International Conference Hall, Library Office
6F	Law Library (Borrowing& Return Desk)/ Seminar Room
5F	Science & Technology Collections: Journals, References/ Seminar Room
4F	Study Room, Laptop Study Room
3F	Multimedia Center (Library Theater, Multimedia Classroom, Studio, Presentation Room)
2F	Information Commons
1F	U-Lounge, User Services Center, Gallery
B1	Parking Lot, Repository
B2	Parking Lot

Yonsei-Samsung Library	During Semester		During Vacation
	Mon.-Fri.	Sat.	Mon.-Fri.	Sat.
U-Lounge, User Services Center (1F)	9 am - 10 pm	9 am - 5 pm	9 am - 8 pm	9 am - 5 pm
Information Commons (2F)
Multimedia Center (3F)
Science & Technology Collections: Journals, References (5F)
Study Room (4F)	6 am - 11 pm

Branch Libraries	During Semester		During Vacation
	Mon.-Fri.	Sat.	Mon.-Fri.	Sat.
Business & Economics Library (Daewoo Hall)	9 am-8:30 pm	9 am - 1 pm	9 am - 6 pm	9 am - 1 pm
Music Library (College of Music, New Bldg.)
Law Library (5F, Yonsei-Samsung Library)	9 am - 10 pm	9 am - 5 pm	9 am - 8 pm	9 am - 5 pm

* Materials Rooms are closed on Sundays and Holidays.
* 24-hour Study Room(1F) in the Central Library is open throughout the year.

Law Library
Location: 5F of the Yonsei-Samsung Library
Telephone: (02) 2123-6352

Music Library
Location: 2F of the College of Music (New Building)
Telephone: (02) 2123-3019

International Campus Library
Location: Study House
Telephone: (032) 749-3301