Central University Library of Iași
Central University Library of Iași | |
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Biblioteca Centrală Universitară "Mihai Eminescu" Iași | |
47°10′13″N 27°34′32″E / 47.1702°N 27.5756°E | |
Location | Iași, Romania |
Type | Academic library |
Established | 1839 |
Branches | 13 |
Collection | |
Size | over 2.5 million |
Other information | |
Website | www |
Building details | |
General information | |
Architectural style | Neoclassical |
Construction started | 1930 |
Inaugurated | 1934 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Constantin Jotzu |
Engineer | Emil Prager |
The Mihai Eminescu Central University Library of Iași (Romanian: Biblioteca Centrală Universitară "Mihai Eminescu" Iași) is a library that serves the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University and the entire university and academic community in Iași, Romania.
History
The library was established on 8 November 1839 and opened on 23 November 1841, carrying on the tradition of the activity and fame of the old library of
When it opened, the University of Iași had three faculties, not counting the theological section: Law, Philosophy, and Science. Scientific and technical specialisation of the different sections within the faculties began almost at once. After several management proposals made by
Mihai Eminescu and Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu both served as librarians-in-chief at this institution.[1]
From its foundation until 1860, the library functioned in the building of Academia Mihăileană (now demolished). It was housed in the old university building (now the
This structure was built between 1930 and 1934 by the engineer Emil Prager following architect Constantin Jotzu's plans. The interior features Carrara marble and Venetian mosaic, while the exterior is decorated with Ionic columns, neo-Doric pilasters, small triangular pediments and medallions of important cultural figures.[2] The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Monuments.[3]
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References
- Allen Kent; Harold Lancour; Jay E. Daily (1 February 1979). Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science: Volume 26 - Role Indicators to St. Anselm-College Library (Rome). CRC Press. pp. 80–3, 95–6. ISBN 978-0-8247-2026-1.
External links
- (in Romanian) Official site