In the 90's they moved from a decentralised to central model and from 150 to 33 libraries (ideal state is 16 and they are still working towards it). The Central Library division manages, cataloguing, interlibrary loans, subscriptions( licencing ejournals) and general co-ordination of basic services offered at satellite libraries. Milan campus has three Libraries Law, Philosophy and History.
5 services points are served by a total of 40 librarians (200 staff in total).
State University has 75,000 student and 3,000 teaching staff - opening hours are 9am - 7pm (demand has not justified extending these hours as the majority of student do not live in central Milan).
Same issues we face seem to face all libraries and State library also face financial and space issues. All their Libraries (except Law) are underground and the have excavated under the courts of the building to secure library space (all buildings are heritage protected so no major works can be undertaken to alter the structure).
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