The Library, counts some 260,000 volumes, more than 7,700 eBooks, over 800 periodical titles, 15 databases; the greater part of its patrimony is composed of literature essential to the various subjects taught at the University: Theology, Philosophy, Canon Law and Social Science; a special attention is given to Thomas Aquinas and Thomism.
…260,000 volumes, more than 7,700 eBooks, over 800 periodical titles, 15 databases.
It has a very large user base: in addition to the members of the University, it also serves other members of the Order, as well as students and professors from other ecclesiastical and secular institutions under customary library rules.
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, second President of India (1952–1962), said that a “library is a heart of an institution.” This is truer of an academic institution. The University library not only has as its prime objective “to inculcate the habit of reading among students”, it also equips them with life–long learning skills and develops creativity, innovation, imagination and critical thinking.
The University library offers various services and resources, books and periodicals, to all the members of the Angelicum community to help them become avid readers and life–long learners.
Monday – Friday
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8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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* Book distribution takes place every 30 minutes from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
July 2 – July 13
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9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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July 16 – September 3
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CLOSED
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Monday – Friday
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8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Opening Celebration of Academic Year
October 22 |
Postponed opening at 2:00 p.m.
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Closing Celebration of Academic Year
May 24 |
Extraordinary closed from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Christmas Hours
December 24 – January 4 2018 |
CLOSED
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The Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas / Labor Day
March 7 |
CLOSED
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All Saints' Day
November 1 and 2 November |
CLOSED
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Dies Academicus
November 15 |
CLOSED
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The Library serves the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas community, our alumni and researchers, as well as professor and students of other pontifical faculties in Rome (URBE), and researchers from other universities (Italian or international).
Library access is free of charge.
Upon arrival at the Reception Desk, please:
Please do not leave your personal items unattended: the Library disclaims any liability.
It is NOT permitted:
Out of respect for others, all library users are kindly requested to observe strict silence.
It is forbidden to take books and periodicals out of the library. Anyone found to be guilty of theft, mutilating or damaging in any way the materials entrusted to him/her will be referred to the Academic Authority for the appropriate sanctions, including the possible loss of future access to the library. Such actions also result in the legal and moral obligation to finance the purchase of a replacement copy of the damaged item.
Before exiting, library users are kindly requested to pass by the Reception Desk in order to:
For more information, please ask a librarian in the receptionist area.
Only PhD students with a referral letter from their dissertation director may consult dissertations that have not yet been printed.
Manuscripts, antique books and special Funds may be consulted only for research. Any kind of reproduction is forbidden.
For the consultation of microfilms, microfiches, CD–Roms, etc. please ask the reading room staff. Special reading equipment is reserved for this consultation.
Database access is available from the computers in the receptionist area. Starting in November of 2014, the library’s new catalog software will grant easy access to the databases from any computer that is linked to the internet within the property of Angelicum University.
Any permitted reproduction of library materials should be made at the Angelicum Bookshop. Reproductions may be requested at the distribution desk by filling out the appropriate form. Any reproductions must be in accordance with applicable law and assure the preservation of library materials.
The Library offers – for a minimum of 10 users – introduction and orientation courses aimed to grant the basic knowledge for finding and using library resources (the card catalog, electronic resources, etc.)
Books and Periodicals requested from the stack may be reserved for the subsequent days.
You may request this service at the distribution desk. A maximum of five volumes may be reserved for one user until the subsequent Friday, or, in certain cases, for a longer period.
In the reading room, wireless internet connection is available.
It is a free service offered and managed by Angelicum University.
The electronic catalog – updated in real time – is available online for free public access, 24 hours every 24 days including holidays. Go to the library section of the university website (www.pust.it) or Google the keywords “Angelicum” & “OPAC”
This Service allows delivery of photocopied materials (journals articles and/or chapters of monographs) to researchers and libraries. The reimbursement rates will be shown before the requested document are sent you.
The online reference service provides remote assistance and support in research. In addition to information on library services and use of its assets, we respond to questions relating to the retrieval of bibliographic information on specific topics and information on research strategies. Library users are welcome to suggest purchases at the reference desk. Whenever any library service is not functioning, or any other problems with library materials emerges, users are kindly requested to indicate this to the library staff.
By requesting membership to the service you will receive your e–mail the “Bulletin of the New Acquisitions” and news.
Library Catalog is available online here: http://pust.urbe.it.
For Digital Resources you check Ebsco Discovery: www.pust.it/librarydiscovery
Library Director