The Wiener Holocaust Library

The Wiener Holocaust Library is one of the world’s leading and most extensive archives on the Holocaust, the Nazi era and genocide. The Library’s unique collection of over one million items includes published and unpublished works, press cuttings, photographs and eyewitness testimony. The library is step free, as it has a platform lift to the front door which was not working when I visited and then a lift to all floors and an accessible toilet. I came here to research for a chapter I was writing about ableism and eugenics, staff were so helpful both in advising about materials to consult and in making my visit as accessible and comfortable as possible. The library also hosts exhibitions and events.