The
"Casa de Velázquez" has a research library specializing in Iberian
Culture.
It owns about 100,000 books,
including 1,200 periodicals (1,000 "alive") covering the following subjects:
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History of Spain, Portugal, Latin America (colonial period)
- Spanish literature
- Plastic arts, architecture, music, ceramics, video installations
- Archaeology (Spain, France and North Africa)
- Social sciences: anthropology, ethnology, economics and sociology
- Geography
There are also
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Documents from the "Marquis
del Sotillo" and "Don Ignacio Olagüe" donations.
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Geographical maps
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Aerial pictures
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Microfilms and microforms of
French doctoral dissertations and theses.
Access conditions
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Any people showing proof of research work can have access to the library. Newcomers have to present themselves to the librarian as soon as they arrive with supporting documents and a photo
Services
- Automatic catalogue of the library (OPAC)
- Access to IMDB and CSIC databases
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2 photocopiers
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1 microform machine (reader
and duplicator)
Opening hours
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Monday through Friday from 9:30
am to 8:00 pm
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Saturday from 9:30 am to 1:30
pm