It collects at least one copy of each title published between 1945 and 1968 and two copies of titles published after 1968. Together with 42 other smaller university libraries, it also supports the teaching and research activities of the Jagiellonian University. The Library is on the point of doubling its space through the addition of a new building adjoining the existing building. It has also been modernizing the original Gothic-Renaissance structure into which the Jagiellonian Library moved just before the Second World War, to accommodate the new technologies and telecommunications. The library is open six days a week.
Work is underway on retro-conversion and automation of circulation.
The Biblioteka Jagiellonska creates bibliographic records for new acquisitions which are shared with other Polish libraries. Organization Biblioteka Jagiellonska Reading Room and Reference Collection. During my visit, I spent some time with the current Director, Dr. Krzysztof Zamorski. The director of the Jagiellonian Library is selected by the university Senate for a period of five years, with no restrictions on renewal. Since 1528, the director has been a faculty member, and may also be a professional librarian.