SU Florence Library meets the needs of its students and faculty with a wide range of library services, making it one of the largest English-language libraries among study abroad programs in Italy. Since 1959, the collection has continuously grown to support the program’s diverse and expanding curriculum.
Digital resources
All SU Florence students, regardless of home institution, can use their Syracuse NetID and password for round-the-clock access to all online databases and journals licensed by SU Libraries.
Finding resources
Students can borrow books in the library including reserve books and semester loans. For help finding and obtaining resources, reference and research assistance, contact April, the Academic Support Coordinator. Consult the Research Guide.
April Child
Contact Information
- Location: Villino Library Office
- Email: amchild@syr.edu
- Work Phone: +39 055-503-1359
April Child is responsible for all library operations including circulation, reference assistance, cataloging, and resource management, as well as organizing workshops for students. She also assists with academic operations, providing support and coordinating exam logistics for students with academic accommodations.
Reading for pleasure is supported fully and students have access to a vast collection of contemporary fiction. Each semester students can take part in a weekly book club and once a semester an independent English language bookshop holds a book fair on campus. The library community warmly welcomes other initiatives and community projects such as chess and crochet clubs.
Library opening hours
- Monday-Thursday 8:30-6:00
- Friday 8:30-2:00
- Saturday-Sunday Closed