The library of FEST holds about 80.000 titles. They concentrate on theology, philosophy, natural sciences, economy, ecology and peace studies. A list is available at the Online Catalogue of the University Library in Heidelberg under www.ub.uni-heidelberg.de (location code ES) and at the Online Catalogue of Südwestdeutsche Bibliotheksverbundes (SWB) under swb.bsz-bw.de (location code: HDBSES).

The library is a reference library open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 14.00 to 16.00. It is possible to make copies. If you want to do research work at the institute you have to make an appoitment by telephone: Dr. Michael Empell, 06221/912231.