Collections

Collections

We specialize in:

  • Bioethics
  • Communication
  • Law
  • Social doctrine of the Church
  • Economy
  • Philosophy
  • Sacred Scripture
  • Spirituality
  • History
  • Church History
  • American Church History
  • Theology
  • Moral Theology

The Library owns over 200.000 books, 934 printed periodicals and a wide range of electronic resources. In addition, it houses various special collections devoted to topical areas:

  • The Carotenuto Collection devoted to psychology and pedagogy, once Professor Aldo Carotenuto’s private library.
  • The ABI Collection, courtesy of the Italian Bank Association.
  • The De la Torre Villar Collection: on Latin American and Mexican history; once the private library of renowned Mexican historian Ernesto de la Torre Villar.
  • The Arosio Collection on medieval studies and theology; the late Professor Marco Arosio’s private library.
  • The Olmi Collection on communication sciences; once Professor Massimo Olmi’s private library.
  • The Petruzzellis Collection on speculative philosophy; once Professor Nicola Petruzzelli’s private library.
  • The Faith and Science Collection on research on the Holy Shroud and the relationships between faith and science.
  • The Tucci Collection on Economic studies.
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