University of Tartu Library (UTL) was founded in 1802.
The objectives of the UTL are:
- Accumulating, preserving and making accessible of information necessary for research and study purposes of the University of Tartu
- Offering of public information services
- Creation, preservation and making accessible for research purposes of a complete collection of Estonian-language publications, materials published in Estonia, materials discussing Estonia or containing information about Estonia
- Research and development activities on librarianship and information sciences