Advocacy
Vatican Library Closes for Renovation
The Vatican Library closes in July 2007 for a renovation and reorganization that will take approximately three years. According to the Catholic World News, "During the 3-year renovation period, library officials hope to continue providing research services for the 20,000 scholars who visit each year. Most of the items in the library collection will be moved to temporary storage areas, and copies of ancient manuscripts will still be made available."A significant portion of the library's collection is also accessible in the Vatican Film Library at Saint Louis University. Visit www.slu.edu/libraries/vfl/cllctns.htm for more information.