INTRODUCTION

A research library of Carmelite printed material dating from the late 15^th century to the present. It contains over 22,000 titles and over 400 periodical titles from both the Ancient Observance and the Teresian (Discalced) branches of Carmelites. There is also a selection of microfilms and microfiches. The library is available for scholars of the Carmelite history and spirituality.

PROTOCOLS FOR USE

The library is situated in the Carmelite International Centre of St. Albert (CISA) at Via Sforza Pallavicini, 10 in Rome, near Castel Sant’Angelo. It is on the near the end and on the Bus routes: The centre is close to the end of the number 40 bus route and the number 23 bus passes by the door.

HOURS

Access is by previous appointment with the librarian. The library is open from Monday to Friday from 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4.00 p.m. until 6.30 p.m. On Saturdays is it is open from 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. only. It is closed from July 15 until the Monday after the first Sunday in September and from the Saturday before Christmas until January 6th. During the year it closes on designated civil and religious holidays.

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