Tartu University Library () is an academic library in Tartu, Estonia, belonging to the University of Tartu. It is the largest academic library in the country.

The library was founded in 1802 (with its forerunner from 1632). Holdings include approximately 3.7 million volumes. The collection is particularly rich in the field of semiotics.

Tartu University Library

The main building of the library is situated in the center of Tartu, on Struve Street 1.

Tartu University Library

Its holdings include memorial collections of Karl Ernst von Baer, Thomas Sebeok and many others.

Tartu University Library

From 1985 to 1988 Marju Lepajõe was Senior Librarian, Department of Manuscripts and Rare Books there.

See also

EEVA

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Libraries established in 1802

Academic libraries in Estonia

University of Tartu

Buildings and structures in Tartu

1802 establishments in the Russian Empire