May 15, 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!

Posted by libraryman at May 15, 2003 09:54 AM
Comments

And did you smash through the floor to find the tomb of a Crusade knight a la Indiana Jones?

Posted by: Aaron at May 15, 2003 11:59 AM

Hey man, so where are you checking e-mail in Italy? Cyber cafes? What?

Posted by: Kris at May 15, 2003 02:22 PM

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 :)

Posted by: Brenda at May 15, 2003 11:25 PM

KB-Yes, Cyber cafes.
BH- Believe me, I am full of Montelcino Brunelo wine and crema de Tartufa pizza right now. :) I visit the Libraries when we happen to chance upon them but of course keep an eye out.
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.

Posted by: MP at May 17, 2003 10:03 AM