Library

Established to gather bibliographic and documentary materials necessary in the field of research in historical disciplines, the IRCLH Library contains more than 7,000 volumes (including monographs and periodicals) and about 350 CDs and DVDs with photographic reproductions, in pdf and tif format, of ancient and rare texts, periodicals and iconographic sources. In making acquisitions, preference is given to research tools of special local interest to the Insubre area, with special emphasis on sources and studies not found in civic libraries.

Catalog Reference Guide pdf

 biblioteca1 SF Villa Toeplitz - Library biblioteca2 SF The library room inside villa Toeplitz

The library room inside villa Toeplitz

State University of Insubria

Library of the International Research Center for Local Histories and Cultural Diversities
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Address: viale G.B. Vico, 46 (Villa Toeplitz) - 21100 Varese (Italy)

Consultation only by appointment

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Some volumes are in a depot in other location, and will be made available within a week from the request

Further information

In addition to bibliographic and documentary material useful for research in historical disciplines, the Library of the International Research Center for Local Histories and Cultural houses a collection of volumes, manifestos and articles related to the birth and spread of the Futurist Movement.

Compared to the other libraries of the University of Insubria’s Library System, it has autonomous articulation and services. Due to its specific peculiarities, the Library does not provide support services for institutional didactic activities. All scholars interested in consulting the bibliographic material are therefore admitted to it, but with certain limitations concerning access mode and services provided.

Provided services:

  • onsite consultation
  • bibliografic information
  • document delivery
  • other libraries and archives reference

Services not currently provided:

  • home loan
  • interlibrary loan
  • reproduction of documents

Digitized periodicals

  • "Archivio della Società Storica Varesina" 1931-1933 e "Rivista della Società Storica Varesina" 1953 - 1977
  • “Domenica. Vent'anni di idee. Il Sole 24ore” 1983-2003
  • "La fame" () [verificare cd Vt_1, contenitore 4]
  • “Insubria. Rivista dei laghi” dicembre 1924 – dicembre 1950
  • “Luce” (-) [verificare dvd VT_1, contenitore 2]
  • “Il maglio. Giornale settimanale degli ex-combattenti e smobilitati” (1929-) [verificare dvd Vt_1, contenitore 4]
  • “Poesia: rassegna internazionale” 1905-1909
  • “La Prealpina”, “Cronaca prealpina” maggio-dicembre 1926 e “Corriere prealpino” () [verificare DISCO ESTERNO 05]
  • “La voce nel deserto” gennaio-ottobre 1852