LIBRARY

The Library of the IRCCS Foundation G.B. Bietti is a space entirely dedicated to research that makes available free of charge to doctors and scholars the most important national and international publications in the field of ophthalmology.

It is located at the headquarter of the Foundation in Via Livenza 3.

  • more than 500 periodicals and numerous monographs
  • over 5,000 national and international journals in electronic and full-text format (BIBLIOSAN)
  • fixed electronic consultation stations and wi-fi access to library resources
  • help-desk service for access to online and paper resources

Download the list of periodicals available in paper or electronic format (the supply of documents takes place on a reciprocal and free exchange basis, for the sole purpose of study and research, according to current copyright regulations.

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Paper format
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Electronic format

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How to access library resources

The journals of the Library of the G.B. Bietti Foundation from which it is possible to obtain articles in full text are divided into 3 categories: 

  • Online magazines available through the Bibliosan network
  • Online magazines to which the Foundation subscribes directly
  • Paper magazines present on site.

THE ACCESS METHODS TO THESE RESOURCES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 

  • Online magazines available through the Bibliosan network: you can access the full texts of the magazines available in the A to Z list on the bibliosan.it website. Most of the resources are available in full while others have an embargo of a few months (i.e. the latest issues are not available in full text). To access the A to Z list it is necessary to connect to the Bibliosan site through the network of the Via Livenza headquarter.
  • Online magazines not available through the Bibliosan network to which the Foundation is subscribed directly: the full texts of the magazines that are not present in the Bibliosan list to which the Foundation is subscribed are accessible directly and exclusively from the headquarters of Via Livenza but not remotely. It is not necessary to enter any credentials as access is via recognition of the Foundation’s IP address.
  • Journals not available through the Bibliosan network to which the Foundation is not subscribed: the full text of the articles present in journals to which the Foundation is not subscribed and that are not present in the Bibliosan list can be requested directly to the Foundation’s Library by e-mail (mara.ventriglia@fondazionebietti.it)
  • Paper magazines present on site: the full text of the articles present in paper magazines owned by the Foundation’s Library can be requested directly to the Library by e-mail (mara.ventriglia@fondazionebietti.it)

In addition, thanks to the Bibliosan network, through the Class interface, after registration, it is possible to connect to all Bibliosan resources directly from home or from anywhere in the world. Through the Nilde (Network Internet-Library) system, the user can request items from the Document-Delivery service of the Library to which he/she is accredited and know at any time the status of his/her requests until receipt of the document.

The Library

The Library of the IRCCS G.B. Bietti Foundation is a scientific documentation center specialized in ophthalmology and related biomedical disciplines.
It is available to doctors, researchers, and students to facilitate consultation and access to authoritative information sources, both in print and electronic format.

Located at the Foundation’s headquarters in Via Livenza 3, Rome, the Library serves as a reference point for those engaged in research and professional development.

What you can find in the Library

  • Over 500 print journals and numerous scientific monographs. Download the list of available journals.
  • More than 5,000 national and international full-text electronic journals, available through the Bibliosan consortium.
  • Personalized help-desk service for assistance with research and content access.

Modalità di accesso alle risorse

The access to the Library’s resources is available through different methods:

  1. Online journals via Bibliosan
    Thanks to the Bibliosan network, the Library provides access to thousands of full-text journals.
    • Accessible through the A–Z list available on the Bibliosan website.
    • Some of the most recent content may be subject to publisher embargo.
    • Access is possible upon registration.
  2. Electronic journals with direct subscription
    The Foundation subscribes to scientific journals not included in Bibliosan. Here are our subscribed journals:
    • JOURNAL OF CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY
    • JOURNAL OF REFRACTIVE SURGERY ONLINE
    • RETINA
  3. Print journals
    Articles from journals available in print format can be requested via e-mail from the Library staff.
  4. Document Delivery (NILDE)
    For articles not locally available, a request can be forwarded to the Library contact for retrieval through the NILDE network.

Services

The Library offers comprehensive support for scientific research and clinical practice through the following available services:

  • Access to electronic and print resources (journals, monographs, databases).
  • Document delivery service via NILDE and interlibrary cooperation networks.
  • Assistance with the use of online tools and remote access platforms.

Services for other libraries and external users

The Library cooperates with other libraries through reciprocity agreements and free services.

  • Document exchange through national networks (ACNP, NILDE).
  • Provision of scientific articles upon request, in compliance with copyright regulations.
  • Collaboration in national projects for sharing bibliographic resources.

Contact

Location: Via Livenza 3, 00198 Rome
Phone: +39 06 840009461
Email: catia.terra@fondazionebietti.it
Library Scientific Director: Eng. Daniela Giannini
Staff / Librarian: Mrs. Catia Terra