Library

MGSU scientific and technical library is one of the largest university libraries in the civil engineering industry; it was founded in 1921. Initially, the library had about 3,000 books. Since then, it has retained unique publications of both domestic and foreign origin. Its antiquarian publications include the Bulletin of the Moscow Society of Architects for 1909 – 1916, Collected Papers of the 1st and 2nd Congresses of the Russian Architects held in 1892 and 1895, respectively; architectural designs and other rare editions in German, English and French.

Initially, the library had about 3,000 books. Since then, it has retained unique publications of both domestic and foreign origin. Its antiquarian publications include the Bulletin of the Moscow Society of Architects for 1909 – 1916, Collected Papers of the 1st and 2nd Congresses of the Russian Architects held in 1892 and 1895, respectively, architectural designs and other rare editions in German, English and French. Presently, the library has four lending rooms, five reading halls and three computer classrooms that have 780 workplaces.

Students and lecturers have access to the electronic catalogue where different books can be searched for according to various criteria. Its database has 25,000 entries. Over 400,000 readers attend our library every year. Its unique collection and comfortable environment facilitate the nurture of highly qualified specialists in all specialities offered at our University.