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Szilárd Library

Access to scientific literature and resources

The Library was opened on the 20th November 1979 and it is named after the Hungarian-American scientist Leo Szilárd, who in part initiated the idea of EMBL.

Author: Tijana Ilic

Summer in the Library

We celebrate EMBL and it people ahead of the Lab Day 2026, and also the books for the summer holidays are ready for pick up!


June in the Library

In June we celebrate Pride Month, World Oceans Day, World Music Day, with more new titles ready for pick up or to be sent out to other sites!


May in the Library

What is on for Fit for Spring in the Library and what is 2026 theme for International Day for Biodiversity? Find out more in our May display!


April in the Library

April 2026: World Art Day, Earth Week, Fotis Kafatos' birth anniversary and more


The Szilárd Library  – looking forward 2026

As we stepped into 2026, the Szilárd Library team continues to making scientific information more accessible, open, and engaging for researchers and staff across all EMBL sites. Read on for a snapshot of what's new and what's coming.


New books in the collection

March 2026: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Sir John Kendrew's birth anniversary and more



Open Access Week 2025, Day 1: Publishing Open Access

For Open Access Week 2025, OSIM will release a blog post each day on a different topic with a short quiz or activity. Complete each activity, and you will be entered in a raffle to win a prize!



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