Volterra reading room closed

The Volterra reading room is closed until the end of April, and its collections are currently unavailable. A temporary library featuring a selection of works has been set up on the second floor. We invite you to check the availability of specific titles in our catalog.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

 

Welcome to the EFR Library!

The library is open to:

  • Researchers and faculty members;

  • PhD students;

  • Master's students working in the subject areas covered by the library's collections.

Documents required for registration and renewal

  • Registration and re-registration form

  • PhD diploma or professional card for faculty members and researchers

  • Proof of enrollment in a doctoral or Master's program + a letter of introduction from your research supervisor for PhD and Master's students

For renewals, only the registration/re-registration form is required.

These documents must be sent by email to bibliotheque.direction@efrome.it and accueil.bibliotheque@efrome.it at least one week before your desired visit date.

The registration service is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

We kindly ask our users to indicate their desired date and time for registration or re-registration in their email, as this helps facilitate the flow of visitors at the Palazzo Farnese.

Please note: You must wait for a response from the library before coming to the Palazzo Farnese.

Lost card : please contact accueil.bibliotheque@efrome.it as soon as possible.

Get to the Library

Registration and renewal fees

  •      30 euros for 12 full months              
  •      10 euros for one month  
  •      5 euros to reprint a card (forgotten or lost)  
  •      Free entry for a period not exceeding one week and only once a year

See the Library's fees in detail (French version)   

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Library card registration service is open (only by appointment, info here) from Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Holidays and closing days 2026

 

 

 

Life in the library

Works in the Galerie des études on the 3rd floor

Consequences :

  • Unavailability of the gallery spaces (sofas and tables)
  • Punctual disturbances in the movement of people

Contacts

Palazzo Farnese

Piazza Farnese, 67

00186 Roma

Tel: +39 06 68 60 14 27

Email: accueil.bibliotheque(at)efrome.it

See complete list of contacts

 

 

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