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EUI Library signs agreement with Kunsthistorisches Library and Photothek

On 3 June, EUI Library Director Pep Torn, together with Kunsthistorisches Library and Photothek Directors Jan Simane and Costanza Caraffa, signed an agreement establishing standardised access conditions for students, faculty, and staff of both institutions.

09 June 2025 | Partnership

Signing of the agreement between EUI Library and Kunsthistorisches Institut and Photo Library

The agreement builds on the institutional Partnership Agreement signed in December 2024 between EUI and Kunsthistorisches Institut (KHI) and marks a significant step in strengthening collaboration and expanding access to important scholarly resources.

KHI is home to a renowned Photo Library comprising about 640,000 photographs in Italian art, from late Antiquity to the modern era and a specialised library in history, art history, architecture, European history, visual culture, media, and fashion. Today, the KHI Library offers access to over 300,000 volumes and a further 50,000 periodicals. Kubikat, the library’s online catalogue, provides access to the complete collections of the KHI and of three other prestigious leading German research institutes, making it one of the most comprehensive resources in the field of art history.

Access conditions for EUI users at the KHI Library and Photo Library:

  • EUI faculty, researchers, PhD candidates, and staff are granted access upon registration at the entrance in Via Gustavo Modena, 13. Registration includes a short introductory session on the rules governing the use of the library’s resources.
  • A valid EUI ID card is required at registration to receive a temporary KHI Library card, valid until 31 December of each year.
  • Upon each visit, EUI users must present their KHI card at the reception desk.
  • The KHI Library and Photo Library are open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 20:00. EUI users may consult materials and electronic resources on-site, receive research assistance, and use designated scanners in accordance with KHI’s terms of use and institutional policies.

Access conditions for KHI users at the EUI Library:

  • Access for KHI researchers and staff to the EUI Library requires an online application submitted at least three working days prior to their first visit.
  • Upon approval, KHI members will receive Wi-Fi credentials along with detailed instructions on how to access the library.
  • On their first visit, KHI authorised users must present the confirmation email and a valid ID at the EUI Control Room to receive a visitor badge.
  • Authorised users may access the EUI Library, Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 22:30, and may consult materials and electronic resources on-site, receive research assistance, and use printers/scanners, in accordance with EUI terms of use.

Last update: 16 June 2025