{"id":4706,"date":"2016-05-09T01:02:23","date_gmt":"2016-05-09T00:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ldminstitute.com\/?page_id=4706"},"modified":"2023-08-25T08:05:04","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T07:05:04","slug":"ldm-florence-library","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ldminstitute.com\/ldm-florence\/ldm-florence-library\/","title":{"rendered":"ÁùºÏ±¦¿â Florence Library"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Curated by a team of experienced librarians, the ÁùºÏ±¦¿â Library is designed to enable students to complete their courses successfully. Its holdings have been selected considering the subjects and courses, to cater directly to the needs of students. The Library offers a continuously growing collection of innovative resources, carefully shaped in collaboration with the faculty.<\/p>\n

The collection includes both traditional \u2013 books, periodicals and newspapers \u2013 and digital resources, including over six thousands books and nearly 1500 DVD. All the seven Schools and thirty-six Departments existing at ÁùºÏ±¦¿â Florence are represented in the Library.<\/p>\n

Via the catalog<\/u><\/a>, the Library provides access to resources located in the Main Building (Via dell\u2019Alloro, 13) as well as other smaller collections of books located in the buildings where the corresponding subjects are taught. Most of the resources are in English, although a large amount of Italian-language material is also available.<\/p>\n

For their work and research, in the Main Building students will find a Main Reading Room a Screening Room and other dedicated spaces. Users can access the ÁùºÏ±¦¿â network with their personal laptops via LAN and WiFi connections. Several computer stations are available to all students in the next room, accessible from Via del Giglio 4. Our library holdings are supplemented by a number of sizeable libraries in Florence which are available to all students.<\/p>\n

A list can be found at this link: Free Online Resources<\/u><\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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Besides the main library, there are a variety of departmental libraries designed to serve specialized needs that are registered through the main library system. Materials in these collections are accessible to the entire student community and are for on-site use only. Hours vary according to the opening hours of each department building. Please note that books may be available in more than one location, so check the \u201cavailability\u201d section on the online catalog.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Registered ÁùºÏ±¦¿â students from all three campuses are eligible to borrow specified materials, excluding reference books and DVDs. All materials are available to read and view during the library opening hours. Most of the ÁùºÏ±¦¿â Library holdings are not on open shelving and must be administered by the librarians.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Loan Conditions and Periods<\/strong><\/p>\n

Loan periods are dependent on the library from which the student is borrowing and the loan status. The standard maximum is three books checked out for three days. Borrowing is not permitted during the mid-term week or the final exam week.<\/span><\/p>\n

The library requires a\u00a0deposit of 20 euro in cash to obtain borrowing privileges. The deposit is fully refundable during the last week of the semester only. The\u00a0ÁùºÏ±¦¿â Library deducts any delayed return fees or damages from the deposit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Please refer to the schedule below for borrowing timetables:<\/span><\/p>\n