The Berenson Library plays a vital role in I Tatti’s mission to advance scholarship in Italian Renaissance studies. Its rich collections of books and periodicals, photographs and digital images, manuscripts and recordings offer comprehensive interdisciplinary resources for the study of late medieval and early modern Italy, the library's central focus. As one of the over seventy libraries that make up the Harvard Library system, the Biblioteca Berenson also provides access to a vast range of online journals and other electronic resources. An invaluable point of reference for I Tatti's scholarly community, the library welcomes other Harvard affiliates, local researchers, and visiting scholars from around the world.
Berenson Library
Due to ongoing safety concerns related to the COVID pandemic, the Berenson Library remains closed to the public until further notice.
Explore Our Collections
The library's collections are tailored to I Tatti's multi-disciplinary mission.
Harvard Catalogs and Other Research Tools
Online information sources and access to the vast resources available through Harvard Library.
Request Access
Review our admittance policy and apply for access to the Berenson Library and its resources.
Using the Collections
Practical information about library policies, consultation of materials, use of special collections, and more.
Some Historical Notes
The library has its origins in the impressive private collection assembled by Bernard and Mary Berenson.
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