One of the most interesting and useful resources that I have discovered of late is the BNF which, for those of you studying in French, can be an indispensable resource for your research. They have a vast collection which includes many obscure and difficult to find titles. Another feature of the libraries sheer size is the fact that many titles that are available usually at different libraries, are there gathered together, making a one trip research stop possible. You should go to the library well ahead of time, with your student card and ID and 7€ for a initial entry card which will allow you 3 days of access to the main collections and 3 further days of access to the 'open' collections. You can purchase a more long lasting subscription but if you're only in Paris to consult the library occasionally, this may be wasted. The central library, the site François Mitterrand, is located on line 14 at the metro station of the same name. After you have received your card you can book online and order as many as 5 books to be ready for collection when you arrive. While the building's architecture alone makes it worth a visit, it is nevertheless a treat to study in such a well organised, well stocked library.
Saturday 17 April 2010
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