A Center for Study and Publication

The Library is a special collection of St. Olaf College which serves anyone interested in the writings and ideas of Søren Kierkegaard, the 19th-century Danish philosopher, and related thinkers. The collection includes approximately 11,000 book volumes, some of which are a collection of editions matching those owned by Kierkegaard himself. The Library also offers collections of periodical articles, newspaper articles, and archival materials related to Kierkegaard studies. Microfilm, videos, and audiotapes are included. As a study and publication center, the Library especially welcomes students and scholars with serious interest in Kierkegaard research.

Announcement

The 6th International Kierkegaard Conference
Call for Papers
"Why Kierkegaard Still Matters"

The Hong Kierkegaard Library will hold its Sixth International Kierkegaard Conference June 27-30, 2010. As in the past, the conference will include a dissertation panel. The topic of the conference is “Why Kierkegaard still Matters.” Not coincidentally, this is the same issue that will be explored in the festschrift for Robert Perkins to be published by Mercer University Press in November of 2010. Scholars interested in presenting papers should send an abstract to Gordon Marino by February 1st and a completed paper by April 15. A reading length of 20 minutes will again be strictly observed. People willing to serve as commentators on papers should contact Gordon Marino. There will also be a workshop pegged to the question, “What is the relevance of Kierkegaard to the clergy today?” People interested in guiding or participating

Hours of Operation for the Kierkegaard Library

ACADEMIC YEAR
9 a.m.-12 p.m, 1-5 p.m., Monday-Friday
Closed on weekends

JUNE 1-AUGUST 23
8 a.m. -5 p.m. 7-10 p.m., Monday-Friday
1-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday

The Kierkegaard Library is often open at other hours. Appointments may also be made in advance for weekend visits or other times. Contact Cynthia Lund at lundc@stolaf.edu for access to the Library outside regular hours.