{"id":9372,"date":"2019-03-19T14:08:45","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T19:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/kierkegaard\/?page_id=9372"},"modified":"2026-03-11T18:07:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T23:07:01","slug":"collection","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/kierkegaard\/collection\/","title":{"rendered":"The Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Hong Kierkegaard Library, Center for Research and Publication, is an international hub for scholarship on the Danish philosopher S\u00f8ren Kierkegaard and on existentialism more broadly. It houses approximately 20,000 volumes, many of which are editions that Kierkegaard himself owned, reflecting the Library\u2019s ongoing mission to recreate the philosopher\u2019s personal collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to books, the Library offers periodical and newspaper articles, as well as archival materials related to Kierkegaard studies, the Library\u2019s history, and the biographies of Howard and Edna Hong. As a dedicated research and publication center, the Library warmly welcomes anyone with a serious interest in Kierkegaard scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Video Introduction to the Kierkegaard Library<\/h2><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, St. Olaf student Chloe Revier \u201925 created a short video introduction to the Kierkegaard Library. She accessed archival materials and interviewed individuals closely associated with the Kierkegaard Library\u2019s past and present. See the results here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Accessing the Collection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Visitors may search online for items in the collection via Catalyst<\/a>. For tips on searching for books or articles, help locating physical items, and information about citing the materials, please see our Kierkegaard Library LibGuide<\/a>. If you need assistance finding an item in the Kierkegaard Library please speak to one of our staff members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Library Sections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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The Hong Kierkegaard Library (HKL) is a special collections library and its resources must stay inside the Library. After use of materials and prior to leaving the HKL, books should be placed in the designated area for the Library staff to re-shelve. We request that you do not re-shelve the book yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to a large number of visiting scholars during the summer, cubicle space within the Library cannot be reserved for individual use. Any open seats or unused spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. Areas left unattended will be considered available for the next scholar. During the academic year, HKL and KHF Fellows have their own cubicle office on the Lower Level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upper Level of Steensland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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This floor of the Hong Kierkegaard library is divided into three main sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n