The KB collects and stores every book, newspaper and magazine that has appeared in the Netherlands. We also digitise these items. We are happy to show you around and let you know where you can find things.

The KB is researching the best way to move the entire collection from the current building to a new external repository. Read more about this investigation.

As a publisher in the Netherlands, you can turn to the KB for the long-term storage of your publications.

Together with our fellow libraries, scientific researchers, network partners and social partners, the KB is involved in various relevant initiatives.

A smarter, more skilled and more creative Netherlands

What will you find in our Delpher newspapers dataset? And how do you use the dataset? Delpher newspapers features 2 million digitised newspapers, dating from 1618 until 1995. Some of the files can be freely accessed and downloaded.

Learn how you can contact the KB. 

Since the start of the war, Dutch libraries have been accumulating a large collection of books and teaching materials for Ukrainian refugees. They vary from free printed and digital reading matter, to language aids, support for job-seekers, and meetings to make people feel at home in the Netherlands.

The KB, National Library of the Netherlands, is set to build an innovative, new book repository in which the National Library will store the Netherlands’ written heritage safely and sustainably for the foreseeable future.

The KB is set to build an innovative, new book repository in which the National Library will store the Netherlands’ printed and written heritage safely and sustainably for the long term.  Read the frequently asked questions about the new repository.