The library preserves the printed and audiovisual heritage of the Canton of Fribourg. It highlights it by means of temporary exhibitions on themes ranging from manuscripts from the Middle Ages to contemporary photographic collections.
With its reading rooms, its many archives and its media library, Fribourg's Cantonal and University Library is a centre of the region's cultural and student life. Founded in 1848 and grouping together the collections of Fribourg monasteries and Collège St-Michel, the library acts as a vehicle for culture thanks to its numerous temporary exhibitions and cultural activities.