Visiting the Reading and Research Rooms

Central Reading Room of the Yad Vashem Archives and Library

In the Central Reading Room in the Archives and Library Building, visitors are offered research assistance and have access to a great variety of materials from different sources:

• Documentation from the Yad Vashem Archives: Most documents have been scanned and are available on the computers in the reading room. Documents which have not been scanned, yet, can be ordered from the stacks.

• Documentation from the Arolsen Archives in Germany – the former International Tracing Services of which Yad Vashem is an official copyholder.
• The Yad Vashem Library: The reading room houses a selection of basic reference books as well as a collection of "Yizkor" Memorial Books from different communities. Other books can be found through the computerized catalogue and ordered from the stacks.

Archival consultants and librarians are available in the reading room at all times for any assistance required.

Please be advised that some archive and library services are subject to a fee. Please contact the staff for more information.

Please note that prior to your visit, you may find a great amount of materials in our online databases.

Opening Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 9.00 a.m – 5.00 p.m

Materials can be ordered from the stacks until 3.00 p.m.

The Archives and Library Reading Room is open to the public without preregistration.

In case you would like to preregister anyway, click here.

Reading room rules:

• Laptops, tablets and writing equipment are permitted
• Bags, food and drinks are not permitted
• Photography is not permitted
• You are requested to follow instructions of the staff at all times.

For remote reference services via e-mail or ZOOM, please contact: ref@yadvashem.org.il.