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Library Use
The Library of the Pontifical Biblical Institute is generally reserved for Professors and Students enrolled in this Institute.
For external users, requests for admission are assessed by the Head Librarian and are limited to specific materials that are not available in other libraries.
Depending on the institutional membership, the following may be required: payment and a letter of surety.
| Membership Type | Payment | Letter of Surety | Access Granting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBI professors and registered students | PBI secretariat | ||
| PGU and POI professors and students | PGU and POI secretariats | ||
| Professors S.J. | PBI library | ||
| Members of the Pontifical Biblical Commission | PBI library | ||
| Members of the PBI Alumni Association | 10 free entries per year | Alumni Association | |
| PBI former professors and alumni | PBI library | ||
| URBE Users | PBI library | ||
| External Users | PBI library |
Notes:
- Only Gregorian University Biblical Theology students (license, doctorate) are admitted free of charge. All other Gregorian students can apply for a temporary subscription of 10 free admissions per semester.
- Members of the Biblical Institute’s Alumni Association can apply annually for a temporary subscription of 10 free entry tickets to be used by 30 September. For all other types of entry, they pay as alumni of the PBI.
- By alumni we mean those who have obtained a license or doctorate from the PBI, or who are enrolled in the Alumni Association.