Libraryman
May 15th, 2003
May 15th, 2003
Assisi, Italy, Public Library facts:
Assisi, Italy, Public Library facts:
1. While the stacks are open, you can’t enter the Library unless you are buzzed in by the Librarian.
2. The Librarian doesn’t speak English (and this Librarian doesn’t speak Italian).
3. The ceilings of the multi-room facility are covered in highly decorative trim and fresco paintings.
4. You can expect a standard small/medium sized Library collection including children’s books.
5. You can’t take pictures in the Library even if it is empty of patrons. I imagine this rule might slide if you spoke some decent Italian.
6. Finally, there isn’t one computer in the whole place.
Arrivederci!
4 Responses to “Assisi, Italy, Public Library facts:”
And did you smash through the floor to find the tomb of a Crusade knight a la Indiana Jones?
Hey man, so where are you checking e-mail in Italy? Cyber cafes? What?
Hope you are loving it there! Will you visit libraries along the way? You are such a devoted librarian. Don’t forget to drink wine and enjoy the carbonara, too
KB-Yes, Cyber cafes.
I visit the Libraries when we happen to chance upon them but of course keep an eye out.
BH- Believe me, I am full of Montelcino Brunelo wine and crema de Tartufa pizza right now.
Aaron- While I have visited tombs, it hasn’t been nearly as exciting as you describe. Mostly it is simply amazing to me how old things are here. I know that sounds obvious and simple but it really hits you over the head.