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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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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June 13, 2024
Daniel Levine is honored with the 2024 Aristeia Award
On Tuesday June 11th, 2024, the American School of Classical Studies at Athens hosted a garden party to welcome its new Summer Session students.
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May 30, 2024
American School Releases 142nd Annual Report Highlighting Major Accomplishments and Work
The American School is pleased to announce the release of its annual report covering the 2022-2023 academic year.
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May 15, 2024
School Awards Mary Lefkowitz with Athens Prize at Eighth Annual Gala
On Thursday, May 9, 2024, the American School of Classical Studies at Athens hosted its eight annual Gala. Over 350 guests enjoyed an evening replete with culture, education, and inspiration at the majestic Gotham Hall in New York City.
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Highlights
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Oxford bibliographies is added to our collection. Discover it now!
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Explore our latest acquisitions for August (September 5, 2024)
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The Blegen library will be closed to visitors on Thursday July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day.
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Oxford bibliographies: From June 17 until July 31, 2024 the Blegen and Gennadius Libraries will conduct a trial for a selection of Oxford Bibliographies categories (Art history, Biblical studies, Classics, etc.)
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The Blegen library will be closed to visitors on Monday June 24, 2024 in observance of Pentecost Monday.
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Explore our latest acquisitions for May (June 14, 2024) Read more...