Research
Access and Hours
Visitor Access:
Monday-Friday 9:00-21:00
Saturday 9:00-14:30
Summer hours (August):
Mondays-Fridays 9.00-15:30
Saturday closed
Membership in the ASCSA includes 24-hour access to the Blegen Library.
Blegen Library
Blegen Library, founded in 1888, is one of the world's premier research libraries for classical studies and archaeology. Its collection, covering aspects of Greek civilization from earliest prehistory to late antiquity, includes more than 122,000 books and periodicals. Our mission is to develop and maintain a first rank research collection in support of the academic programs, membership, and cooperating institutions of the ASCSA, and of the hundreds of qualified scholars who use the library as visitors.
If you're a first-time visitor, please click here to learn how to obtain a visitor's card and start exploring our collection.
For any inquiries contact us at blegenlibrarian@ascsa.edu.gr or Ask a Librarian
Blegen Library News
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January 16, 2025
Philanthropy in Motion: Dr. Julia L. Shear Honors Ronald S. Stroud with Generous Gift to Fellowship Fund
Dr. Julia L. Shear has honored the memory of Ronald S. Stroud with a generous gift of $400,000 in support of an endowed fellowship in his name, building upon the initial contributions from his family and friends.
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January 9, 2025
Philanthropy in Motion: Curtis Runnels and Priscilla Murray Honor Anne P. Chapin Through the Acquisitions Fund for Archives
For many, the decision to give is deeply personal, often rooted in a transformative experience or the profound influence of a mentor. One such story is that of Curtis Runnels and Priscilla Murray, whose generosity was inspired by the enduring legacy of their colleague, Anne P. Chapin.
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December 31, 2024
Our Year in Review - 2024
Watch the year in review and see how your gift touches the lives of so many people!
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November 26, 2024
Agora Scholars Speak - Mac Marston
“Agora Scholars Speak” series. Each month, a new interview will be released featuring a different specialist who will share their experiences and expertise of working at the Agora.
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November 8, 2024
American School Welcomes Denver Graninger as New Mellon Professor
Graninger begins three-year appointment as the new Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Classical Studies.
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During the Christmas holiday period, the Blegen library will be closed to visitors on the following days: December 24, 25, 26, 31 and January 1 and 6. On December 27 the library will close at 19.00.
No new cards will be issued and no orientations will take place between December 24th and January 6th.
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The Blegen Library will be closed to visitors on Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Oxford bibliographies is added to our collection. Discover it now!
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Explore our latest acquisitions for October and November (December 4, 2024) Read more...