National and University Library of Iceland, Reykjavik

The National and University Library of Iceland serves as both the national library for Iceland and the University of Iceland's library. It was established in Reykjavík on December 1, 1994, following the merger of the previous national library and the university library. This library is the largest in Iceland, boasting a diverse collection of approximately one million items.

Its most significant collection is the national collection, encompassing nearly all published works from Iceland and related materials published elsewhere. Furthermore, it serves as Iceland's primary legal deposit library. The library also possesses an extensive manuscript collection, primarily consisting of early modern and modern manuscripts. Additionally, there is a collection of published Icelandic music and other audio materials, which have been legally deposited since 1977.

The library houses the most extensive academic collection in Iceland, much of which is available for off-site borrowing by individuals holding library cards. University students can obtain library cards at no cost, while others can acquire them for a nominal fee. The library is open to the public.

Situated near the University of Iceland's main campus and the National Museum of Iceland, the library's main building is a prominent structure spanning 13,000 square meters (140,000 square feet). This building, which took 16 years to complete and opened in 1994, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Icelandic republic, features distinctive red and white architecture.