Geomineralogy branch library
Address & Contacts
Via La Pira, 4 - 50121 Firenze · Map
Tel. 055.2757534/35/43 - Fax 055.2756321 - E-mail: geolo(AT)unifi.it
Opening Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.30am-6.00pm | 8.30am-6.00pm | 8.30am-6.00pm | 8.30am-6.00pm | 8.30am-2pm | closed |
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Collections
The library was founded in 1870 and was merged with the library of the former Institute of Mineralogy, Petrography and Geochemistry in 1979.
Besides the books' heritage, it holds some important miscellaneous material such as Carobbi, Manasse, Aloisi.
The collection includes also around 2,700 geological and geographical maps and a sizeable antique collection.
The library collection consists of:
- 15,000 books
- 887 journals, of which 122 with a standing subscription, all available also in digital format
Particularly important and accessible on-line
Specific Resources
- Geology databases on OneSearch
- Journals shelf at Geomineralogy
Location
- reading room with 24 seats
- 1 desktop PC for catalogue searches and research
- wireless connection available
It's available BiblioScan: document scanning service
Located in a Limited Traffic Zone ZTL
The library is on the first floor in the building that also hosts the Geology and Paleontology section of the Museum of Natural History.
The library is accessible to users with disabilities.
Plan
Linked Instututions
- Department of Earth Sciences
- CNR National Research Council - Florence Research Area
- IGG Institute of Geosciences and Earth Resources
- IIPP Italian Institute of Prehistory and Protohistory
- Museum of Natural History, Geology and Paleontology section
- Museum of Natural History, Mineralogy and Litology section
Last update
15.09.2023