Access and Hours

Access

Access to the Library is allowed for institutional users and for those who can present a letter of surety that indicates the subject of their research and the need to use the Library resources.

Before entering, users shall deposit their personal belongings (bags, backpacks, folders, umbrellas etc.) in the appropriate lockers. It is not allowed to introduce food and drinks and it is necessary to follow the rules of behavior provided.

To access the Library institutional users have got the University ID issued by the Registrar's Office, while external users can request the following types of Library cards at the Entrance Desk, depending on the period of use:

  • daily, at a cost of 10 euros and with the deposit of a valid ID Card
  • weekly, at a cost of 20 euros with a deposit of 10 euros
  • monthly, at a cost of 40 euros and on consignement of a passport photo
  • quarterly, at a cost of 60 euros and on consignement of a passport photo
  • annual, valid from September to July, at a cost of 160 euros and on consignement of a passport photo

Ex students of the Pontifical Gregorian University, the entire teaching staff, and all students of the URBE Network (Roman Union of Ecclesiastical Libraries) may benefit from a 50% discount on the annual card. 

The entire teaching staff and all the students of the Pontifical Biblical Institute and of the Pontifical Oriental Institute, as well as the students of the Pontifical Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, benefit from a free pass upon showing a valid document attesting the membership to one of the above-mentioned institutions.

Participation in a guided tour of the Library and its services is strongly recommended to new members of the University and it is compulsory for external users, except for those who subscribe to a daily card. Guided tours are held from October to June, every Tuesday at 14:00 and, during the months of October and November, also on Fridays at the same time. Participants shall sign up filling the booking form.

Opening Hours

The Library is open to the public Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

The Library is closed on the Italian State holidays and on the following occasions:

  • from the Wednesday of the Holy Week to the Tuesday after Easter
  • on June 24th and June 29th
  • every Saturday of July and on July 31st
  • all August
  • on September 17th
  • from December 24th to January 2nd