Valencian Library, Main library in Valencia, Spain.
The Valencian Library Nicolau Primitiu occupies the Monastery of San Miguel de los Reyes, where it opened in 2000 after a rehabilitation carried out between 1995 and 1999. It holds almost a million documents, from parchment and paper to electronic formats, spanning the 13th to the 21st century. Its collections include the 1274 municipal charter of Sant Mateu and 53 volumes of incunabula.
The library opened in 1985 as the main collection point for Valencia's literary heritage. Since its founding, it has grown to ensure documentation and access to the region's knowledge and records.
The library holds works by regional authors and publications that reflect how people in Valencia think and live. You can discover voices that have shaped the city's identity through their writings and ideas.
You can use numerous online databases, work at computers, and get help from trained staff members. Bring your own devices or use the resources available on site, and ask the staff for help with your research.
The library connects with other libraries in the region through an electronic network that enables shared access to materials. This system is often overlooked but gives visitors the chance to reach collections beyond the main building.
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