Discover the services of the Biblioteca Comunale degli Intronati

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If you’re a university student in Siena, the Biblioteca Comunale degli Intronati is the perfect place to find a quiet study environment and a wide range of resources for your exams and research.

The library offers study rooms that are freely accessible, allowing you to bring your bag and laptop with you. It’s the ideal spot for those seeking a peaceful, secluded space to focus on their studies or work on projects and theses. You can also take advantage of laptop workstations. Within the library, you can easily connect to the Wi-Fi network by registering from your own device.

How to register and borrow books

To borrow books, you need to be registered with the library’s services. Registration is quick and easy, especially if you’re a student at the University of Siena or the University for Foreigners of Siena. The system will automatically import all your details, making the process fast and efficient.

Once registered, you can borrow up to 6 books and/or audiobooks for a month and 3 multimedia items for 7 days. These loans (excluding multimedia items) can be renewed—if not reserved by other users—for an additional month before the due date, giving you ample time to complete your readings and research.

In addition to the lending service, the library offers dedicated spaces where you can consult materials that are not available for loan, such as periodicals, newspapers, and rare or valuable items.

Access to digital resources and the Media Library

Being a member of the Biblioteca Comunale degli Intronati doesn’t just give you access to physical books. You can also enjoy free access to a vast range of digital resources through the Media Library On Line platform. All you need to do is request activation of your credentials to access over 100,000 e-books, 1,000 films, 7,500 periodicals, and 500,000 open-access resources!

This platform is a valuable tool to enrich your studies with additional materials and multimedia content.

Find what you need with ONE SEARCH

If you’re looking for a book, article, or any other material, you can use the ONE SEARCH discovery tool. This tool allows you to quickly and easily search through all available resources, making your research process more efficient and saving you valuable time. Additionally, by logging in with your university profile, you can save searches, reserve books for loan, access online materials, and renew your loans independently.

Location and Opening Hours

The Biblioteca Comunale degli Intronati is conveniently located in the city center, at Via della Sapienza 1-5.

Winter opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:45 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

Contact Information for Biblioteca Comunale degli Intronati
Tel: +39 0577 292666 | +39 0577 292636
Email: biblioteca@biblioteca.comune.siena.it | prestito@biblioteca.comune.siena.it

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LIO: Reading in the hospital

To improve the quality of life for hospitalized patients, a library lending service is available at the hospital, in collaboration with the Biblioteca Comunale degli Intronati and the volunteers of the AVO and AUSER associations. Patients, their family members, BCI members, university students, and hospital staff can access this service.

The hospital library’s collection includes books and multimedia materials, which can be borrowed and returned during opening hours (Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday 3:00-5:00 PM, Thursday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Friday 4:00-5:00 PM). There’s also a return box located outside the library, on the ground floor of the teaching wing (next to the post office).

During the summer, hours may vary.

The “Reading in the Hospital” project also includes a bedside lending service, active in some departments of the “Le Scotte” hospital.

Contact Information
Tel: +39 0577 585693

BIBLIOCOOP at Coop Le Grondaie Supermarket

BiblioCoop is a project born from a collaboration between the Tuscany Region, the UniCoop Firenze Members Section, and the Biblioteca Comunale degli Intronati. BCI members and university students can directly access this service.

The service, located at the Coop Le Grondaie supermarket on Strada del Paradiso 1-5 in Siena, operates from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Contact Information
Tel: +39 0577 332020

Reference Websites
Regione Toscana BiblioCoop | UniCoop Firenze

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