Research
Access and Hours
Visitor Access:
Monday-Friday 9:00-21:00
Saturday 9:00-14:30
Summer hours (August):
Mondays-Fridays 9.00-15:30
Saturday closed
Membership in the ASCSA includes 24-hour access to the Blegen Library.
Blegen Library
Blegen Library, founded in 1888, is one of the world's premier research libraries for classical studies and archaeology. Its collection, covering aspects of Greek civilization from earliest prehistory to late antiquity, includes more than 123,000 books and periodicals. Our mission is to develop and maintain a first rank research collection in support of the academic programs, membership, and cooperating institutions of the ASCSA, and of the hundreds of qualified scholars who use the library as visitors.
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If you're a first-time visitor, click here to learn how to obtain a visitor's card and start exploring our collection.
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Card renewals take place every day during the library's visiting hours at the reception desk. To ensure a smooth process, we recommend emailing receptionists@ascsa.edu.gr in advance to confirm the necessary requirements.
For any inquiries contact us at blegenlibrarian@ascsa.edu.gr or Ask a Librarian
Blegen Library News
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April 11, 2025
New Publication: 54 Souidias: A History of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of 54 Souidias: A History of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, edited by Jenifer Neils.
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February 27, 2025
Katherine E. Fleming to Present on Judaism, Hellenism, and Modern Greece at the 2025–2026 Thalia Potamianos Lecture Series
The Gennadius Library of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens will launch its 2025-26 Thalia Potamianos Annual Lecture Series, featuring eminent scholar and thought leader, Katherine E. Fleming.
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February 27, 2025
School closed for the public on February 28th
The Blegen and Gennadius libraries, the Archives, and the Wiener Laboratory will be closed to the public on February 28th.
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January 16, 2025
Philanthropy in Motion: Dr. Julia L. Shear Honors Ronald S. Stroud with Generous Gift to Fellowship Fund
Dr. Julia L. Shear has honored the memory of Ronald S. Stroud with a generous gift of $400,000 in support of an endowed fellowship in his name, building upon the initial contributions from his family and friends.
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January 9, 2025
Philanthropy in Motion: Curtis Runnels and Priscilla Murray Honor Anne P. Chapin Through the Acquisitions Fund for Archives
For many, the decision to give is deeply personal, often rooted in a transformative experience or the profound influence of a mentor. One such story is that of Curtis Runnels and Priscilla Murray, whose generosity was inspired by the enduring legacy of their colleague, Anne P. Chapin.
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Highlights
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Τhe Βlegen Library will be closed to visitors on Thursday, May 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
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During the Easter holiday period the library will be closed to visitors from Holy Friday, April 18 through Tuesday April 22, 2025. On Holy Thursday the library will close at 17.00.
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Check out our new acquisitions for March (April 7, 2025)
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The Blegen library will be closed to visitors on Tuesday, March 25 in observance of the National Holiday.
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New acquisitions for February. Check them out!
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Τhe Blegen Library will be closed to visitors on Monday, March 3, 2025 in observance of the Clean Monday Holiday (February 26, 2025)
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Check out our new acquisitions for December and January (February 14, 2025)
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Oxford bibliographies is added to our collection. Discover it now!
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Explore our latest acquisitions for October and November (December 4, 2024) Read more...