Ancient Studies and Modern Philology Library - SAFM

Established in 2005, this Library was formed from the merger of collections from the Departments of Classical Studies and Modern Philology. It focuses on classical studies, archaeology, glottology, Oriental studies, and Italian and Romance philology. The main reading room has 140 seats.

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21-22 July: Closure of SAFM and the Central and Common Law Reading Rooms at BSGU

Due to works taking place in the Cortile d'Onore at Via Festa del Perdono 7, the following facilities will be CLOSED on Tuesday 21 July and Wednesday 22 July:

The Library of Ancient Studies and Modern Philology (SAFM).
The following reading rooms of the Library of Law and Humanities (BSGU): Sala centrale and Sala Common Law. As a result, all services provided in these two reading rooms will be suspended during the closure period.

Depending on the progress of the works, additional closure days may be required. Further updates will be published as they become available.

17th July 2026

Papyrology Library - Unscheduled closure

Please note that, due to a fault with the air-conditioning system, the Papyrology Library will be closed from Tuesday 30 June until suitable environmental conditions have been restored.

To consult the collection, please contact us at bib.sa.fm@unimi.it and book a place in the reading room at the Ancient Studies and Modern Philology Library.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Further updates on opening times will follow.

29th June 2026