Blegen Library
The Blegen Library covers all aspects of Greek civilization from earliest prehistory through late antiquity. It houses approximately 113,000 books and periodicals, plus extensive digital resources. As one of the premier research libraries for classical studies and archaeology in the world, and as one of the best in Greece, the Blegen is heavily used by Greek and international scholars as well as members of the School.
Current Hours
Membership in the ASCSA includes 24-hour access to the Blegen Library.
Visitor Access:
Monday-Friday 8:30-21:00
Saturday 9:00-14:30
Summer hours (August):
Mondays-Fridays 8:30-15:30
Saturday closed
Notice: Reclassification Project and Library's opening
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Βlegen Library is re -opening for visitors on Monday, June 10, 2019, as already announced, after having completed the reclassification project.
Since it is important for visitors to become familiar with the new arrangements and procedures, they are requested to attend one of the scheduled orientations:
Monday, June 10th –Friday, June 14th, 2019
09.00 am
11.00 am
13.00 pm
17.00 pm
UPDATE: Blegen Library’s reclassification project is nearly complete and the library will re-open on Wednesday June 5th for ASCSA members only and on June 10th for visitors.
We would like to thank you all for your understanding during our closure and we will be here to assist you during the transition. Hoping that you will find the new arrangement beneficial to your research, we look forward to welcoming you in our premises.
In the following days, more information on the specific categories of the classification system, on the new guidelines etc. will be uploaded.
News
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