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Franciscan Library
Franciscan Library is located in Cholula,
Puebla, Mexico.
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Franciscan Library
• Formed through an
agreement between
Universidad de las
Americas Puebla and
Franciscan Order.
• The book stock is a
restored Portal built in
XVI century beside
Saint Gabriel's Church.
Franciscan Library
• Franciscan Library with
more than 22,000 volumes
in shelves.
• Library holdings from six
different convents
gathered together for
researchers.
• Rare book collection
located in the center of the
community.
Franciscan Library
• Services: reference,
digitization, book
exhibitions and
lectures.
• Offers a culture and
education place for the
community.
• Try to be a regional
history library.
Franciscan Library
• Center for Humanities
Studies (CEHU) next to
the library is operated by
the Franciscan Order.
• CEHU and Franciscan
Library offers in depth
research assistance to
undergraduate and
graduate students.
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