In order to prevent the COVID-19 disease spread among the UW community, the Rector of the University of Warsaw decided that the Library will be closed to readers from March 11 to April 14, 2020.

We also cancel meetings, trainings and trips planned for this period.

You may contact us:

  • by phone: 55 25 178, 55 25 179 (from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
  • by e-mail: informacja.buw@uw.edu.pl (from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
  • using Ask a Librarian chat (from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
  • on our Facebook profile.

 

Library account:

  • the due date for borrowed items (books, keys etc.) has been set to April 18,
  • no penalties will be charged from March 11 to April 14,
  • no new requests can be made,
  • requests already made will be valid until April 18.

Online resources:

  • the University of Warsaw Students and Employees have remote access to the collection of books and electronic journals subscribed by UW, available from the University of Warsaw Library (BUW) in the ‘Online resources’ tab (https://www.buw.uw.edu.pl/zasoby-online /), after logging in with the library card number and password,
  • the University of Warsaw Students and Employees who have got their ELS/ELD/ELP (Electronic Student/Employee ID) and have not registered yet, can register online. Please check out the Registration section on the page: https://www.buw.uw.edu.pl/en/practical-information/how-to-use/ The account activation website is available in Polish only,
  • new password can be set using the ‘Forgot your password?’ functionality, on the Login page.

 

American Studies Colloquium Series

May 29: Surveillance and AI in the Military (and Beyond)

May 21, 2025

We are pleased to invite you to the last lecture of the American Studies Colloquium Series in the 2025 Spring semester! This lecture focuses on the revelatory power of media technology, particularly AI and other new media innovations. Beginning with an analysis of contemporary military surveillance projects, the presentation looks at the role of drones and similar technologies in making new enemies visible.

Year 2024/2025

May 22: Bitburg, Ratification, and Implementation of the Genocide Convention by the US

May 16, 2025

We are pleased to invite you to a lecture by Professor Joe Delap from Athens State University, who will present a lecture titled “Bitburg, Ratification, and Implementation of the Genocide Convention by the US”. The presentation delves into the history of the US’s role in the Convention, discusses US-European dealings prompting Senate ratification, and concludes by looking at what difference, if any, US ratification has made in assessing, investigating, and prosecuting genocide in the International Criminal Court.

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Psychological Support For The UW Community

May 16, 2025

In these difficult times, the University of Warsaw offers psychological support to all members of its community

Year 2024/2025

May 20: History with a Twist: Exploring Fantasy and Alternate Realities in My Lady Jane

May 14, 2025

Join us for a penultimate Weird meeting, a lecture by Nicole Bryjka (University of Warsaw) on fantasy and alternate history in television series My Lady Jane!

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May 8 A Day of Mourning at UW

May 8, 2025

In light of today’s tragedy, the Rector has declared tomorrow, May 8th, a day of mourning for the University of Warsaw community, with no classes and no work. This tragedy is keenly felt by all members of the University of Warsaw community, faculty, administrative staff, and students alike. We all want the university to be a safe place and work hard every day to ensure that it is. It is incredibly difficult to have this hope challenged so severely.