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Access

Reader passes can only be issued to scholars who can prove they are conducting scientific research requiring access to manuscripts or rare books. Direct consultation of originals can be granted only for justified reasons, but complete black and white microfilms and colour slides of illuminations of all manuscripts, papyri and unbound papers in the Library’s care are freely accessible. Readers who have been admitted to the consultation of manuscripts and rare books may request modern printed material as well. Modern material, readiliy accessible elsewhere in Florence, will not be issued to readers unless they are studying manuscripts or rare books. This is in order to keep the Library’s Reading Room free for all those who need to see printed or manuscript material available only in this Library. Normally Italian or foreign citizens who are not of age (viz. under 16 year olds) are not admitted.

The Library is accessible to those with physical disabilities by stairlift.

How to apply for a Readers Pass

Applicants should produce a valid document bearing a photograph as proof of their identity (e.g. a Passport, an Identity Card or an equivalent). Documents released by Institutions and other library passes are not considered sufficient.

Applicants are required to specify the subject and scope of their research as well as the kind of material they wish to consult. They are also requested to give precise and adequate details concerning the Reaearch Institute they refer to. Their relationship or membership with the Institute must be proven through letters of recommendation, cards, etc.

University students and Ph. D. students as well as giving details regarding the subject, scope of their research and the material they wish to examine, should produce a letter of recommendation on headed paper signed by the University Professor who acts as Director of their research. The letter should state the student’s curriculum, his/her capacity to work with manuscripts or rare books and the approximate time required for the study
of the items cared for by the Library.

Select manuscripts and delivery of books

On conservation grounds a limited number of manuscripts has been excluded from normal distribution to the public. However their faximiles (if existing), complete black and white microfilms, digital reproductions or colour slides can be provided instantly for examination. It is, therefore, of paramount importance that readers or applicant readers should write in advance to obtain confirmation that the manuscript they wish to study can actually be consulted (it may also be the case that the item, normally accessible, is temporarily elsewhere on loan or undergoing restoration). If a codex which has been excluded from direct examination is required, readers or Research Directors on behalf of University and Ph. D. Students should explain in writing the specific reasons of their request and how the direct observation of the manuscript is essential to the progress of their work. The requests must be submitted, with due motivation, by e-mail to the Manuscripts Office b-mela.manoscritti@beniculturali.it several days before visiting the library. Normally readers are allowed one manuscript or rare book at a time and no more than fifteen items per day, ten in case of morning opening. No more than ten loose folios will be delivered at a time. Readers who require to examine a larger number of documents per day should contact the Director and ask permission. It is not necessary to reserve items in advance. Manuscripts, rare books and other printed material may be reserved for use in the next days, although all items will be replaced on the first and fifteenth day of the month. Reference material is on open access in the Reading Room.



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