The Peace Palace Library

The Peace Palace Library occupies a central place in the academic experience of Academy participants. As an essential resource for research and the study of international law, it offers privileged access to an exceptional collection and provides active support to attendees throughout their stay in The Hague.

The Peace Palace Library is an essential resource for participants in the Academy’s programmes. It houses one of the world’s largest collections dedicated to public and private international law, made available to participants throughout their stay via membership, including online access. During the Winter and Summer Courses, the Peace Palace Library effectively serves as the library of The Hague Academy.

Furthermore, the library provides participants with bibliographies and recommended readings curated by the visiting professors, accessible through the Academy’s e-learning platform. This personalised access to relevant legal literature and full-text documentation enables participants to prepare thoroughly for upcoming sessions.

The library also supports the work of the Centre for Studies and Research by compiling the initial bibliography used by research directors and participants as a foundation for their projects. It facilitates the work of researchers by granting access to its extensive collections before, during, and after their stay in The Hague.

Finally, during the Winter and Summer Courses, as well as during Centre activities, the library extends its opening hours – including on Saturdays – to ensure that participants in The Hague can make full use of its resources for their research and study needs.