Libraries

Bibliothèque Emile Cartailhac

The Toulouse Museum has two libraries: the Émile Cartailhac adult library and the Pourquoi Pas? children’s library, both of which are freely accessible on request from the Museum reception desk.

These two libraries are accessible free of charge. They contribute to the dissemination of scientific information and culture. Their acquisitions and outreach activities highlight the major disciplines developed by the Museum in conjunction with its collections and cultural programme.

The libraries are designed to help you relax, work, meet people, read… in the best possible conditions. The librarians will welcome you, help you with your research and invite you to discover our collections.

The Libraries and Documentation Department includes:

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Émile Cartailhac library

for adults, with collections available for consultation on site (since 1865)

  • 5,400 books freely available
  • 40,280 documents in stock (books, periodicals, DVDs, adults and young people)
  • periodicals: 158 adult subscriptions
La Médiathèque Jeunesse Pourquoi pas ?

Children’s library

has been lending books to young people since 1976

  • 3,700 books freely available
  • periodicals: 22 youth subscriptions

The service also includes:

  • an on-site reserve (old collections, heritage collections for young people, back issues of periodicals, DVD collections, etc.) with indirect access
  • a documentation service

Find our online resources:

Online resources

  • Le petit monde des revues
  • Bibliographies
  • Filmographies
  • Movie News

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    Crédit photos “Bibliothèque Émile Cartailhac” et “Médiathèque Jeunesse Pourquoi pas ?” : Patrice Nin, Muséum de Toulouse