The Berenson Library plays a vital role in I Tatti’s mission to advance scholarship in Italian Renaissance studies. Its rich collections of books and periodicals, photographs and digital images, manuscripts and recordings offer comprehensive interdisciplinary resources for the study of late medieval and early modern Italy, the library's central focus. As one of the over seventy libraries that make up the Harvard Library system, the Biblioteca Berenson also provides access to a vast range of online journals and other electronic resources. An invaluable point of reference for I Tatti's scholarly community, the library welcomes other Harvard affiliates, local researchers, and visiting scholars from around the world.
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BERENSON LIBRARY
I Tatti is pleased to announce that the Biblioteca Berenson re-opened on July 1, 2021, on a by-reservation basis.
As of August 6, 2021, library users must be in possession of a COVID-19 green certificate. For more information, click here.
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Review our admittance policy and apply for access to the Berenson Library and its resources.
Practical information for users of the Berenson Library.
A rich array of resources for the study of all aspects of Italian society and culture in the Renaissance.
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Practical information about library policies, consultation of materials, use of special collections, and more.
Tools to help users find the materials they need within our collections.
The library has its origins in the impressive private collection assembled by Bernard and Mary Berenson.
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