The library of the DHI Rome is composed of the Holdings History and the Holdings Music History. The library holds a collection of around 258,000 items, subscribes to approximately 620 current journals, and holds an extensive collection of old prints as well as a wide range of digital resources. It features two reading rooms with a total of 40 individual workstations, as well as a group study room accommodating up to four people.

Reservation of places in the library

Our library is open to the research community and to anyone who is interested. To gain access, it’s sufficient to present a valid ID document. We look forward to receiving your appointment request for an individual or group workspace to the following email address: bibliothek[at]dhi-roma.it.

Please let us know your book requests in advance or in person on site by 5.00 p.m.

Opening hours: Monday–Friday 9.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m.

Reproduction service

We provide a reproduction service to all of our external readers within the framework of copyright law. Please contact the following addresses for further information and orders:

Holdings History: bibliothek[at]dhi-roma.it
Holdings Music History: musikbibliothek[at]dhi-roma.it

Rules:

• Up to 200 pages a month are free.
• University students can request up to 300 pages a month for free.
• Italian copyright laws are however applicable, therefore only part of a book (up to 15%) can be scanned.
• Musical scores may not be scanned.

Should circumstances render us short-staffed, we reserve the right to scale down this service.

Historical Collection (before 1850)

For the purpose of preservation, ancient books are located in a separate storage room. In order to consult a publication preceding 1850, please speak to a library staff member.
For better organization, you can send us your request via email to: bibliothek(at)dhi-roma(dot)it.

These books may only be consulted in the reading room while using the protective equipment available in the library.