Library

 

Update on renovation project

· The removal of library books to an alternative location has been completed.

    · Demolition will start in the first week of July and will take around 10 weeks

 

A reminder that services have continued since the closure on 8^th May:

·   Electronic Resources: full access to all digital materials via our catalogue, both on and off campus.

·   Print Collection: all titles will be available for request through our catalogue - more information to follow.

·   Diploma Students’ Reference Collection: in Room 131 (next to the library entrance) and available for short-term loan.

·    Book Returns: to Room 131.

 

During the renovation period, the following alternative learning spaces are available at the Galileo Guest House:

·  Entrance level Reading Rooms A, B and C

•  First floor: Reading rooms 103 and 104 (rooms equipped with PCs reserved for Diploma course)

                • Second floor Reading Rooms 203, 204, 205 and 206 (rooms equipped with PCs reserved for Diploma course)

 

The opening of the renovated library is planned in spring 2026.

 

The e-book collection of the Institute of Physics (IOP) is temporarily unavailable. We are working on restoring this as soon as possible.

 

Security

 

As part of the security measures implementations

• Works will begin on the closure of the Leonardo Building (LB) terrace area in July.
• Access for SMR / visitors / partner organisations to LB will be restricted to through the SISSA tunnel or via the main entrance.
• Access via the LB terrace entrance will be available for ICTP Staff and long term researchers / students.

 

Following repeated incidents of multiple persons entering the building through the LB terrace without badging, please remember that all visitors must either have a security badge or be signed in by security at the LB main entrance.

 

Greening ICTP

 

As part of our ongoing commitment to the UN SDGs, ICTP’s new waste collection system has been implemented at the Leonardo Building. The system aims to reduce the use of plastic bags and increasing recycling efficiency across our facilities.

Key changes at the Leonardo Building include:

• Installation of centralized recycling areas in common spaces to encourage proper waste sorting and disposal.
• Removal of approximately 200 individual waste bins from offices and shared areas to streamline waste collection, promote sustainable habits, and reduce plastic bags consumption.

This initiative is designed to foster a cleaner, greener workplace and to support our collective effort toward a more sustainable future.

 

Student Accommodation

 

ICTP contracts around 50 rooms at a Campus X, a private student housing in Trieste.  The water supply at Campus X had been suspended from mid-June, mainly affecting our Diploma students. Campus X are working to resolve the situation and in the meantime alternative arrangements have been made for sanitary facilities, meals and cooking facilities both at Campus X and at ICTP premises.  All efforts are being made to resolve matters as quickly as possible and to provide timely information to those affected.