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Libraries Available in Rome

Even if you still can't conjugate "essere," you should still try to visit at least one of these Italian libraries as part of your semester in Rome. A few have staff members who speak English, if not, please refer to the Italian Phrases for Library Users guide that we have compiled for your use.

Below is a brief list of libraries in Rome that you should be able to access. For more information about a particular library, click the hot-linked library name or catagory.

La Sapienza Libraries - University of Rome

The University of Rome is a system of three campuses. The La Sapienza Campus has an architecture program and their own systems of architecture related libraries. You are authorized to consult materials at most of those affiliated with La Sapienza while at the Sede di Roma. This has been verified either from their online usage policies or directly by the individual libraries' staff.

Some of the more pertinent La Sapienza Libraries are:

Rome's Public Library System

Rome has many Public Libraries, both National and Local, throughout the city. Some of the more convenient Public Libraries are:

Independent Libraries in Rome

Professional Research Libraries in Rome

A number of the world's most prestigious cultural institutions have outstanding research libraries in Rome. These are intended for the use of professional scholars and require special permission to use. Although access is strictly controlled, some might permit Penn State faculty, graduate students and possibly even undergraduates to consult their collections on-site, with special advance permission.

Such special effort may be worthwhile if they are the only source in Rome for the one book you need to see. You would need to contact the institution's librarian directly to make a request to visit any items in their collections.

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