VOICED: The Vatican Apostolic Library is opening its doors

The Vatican library, closed since 2007, is reopening with a €25 million renovation. It now features technological advancements like microchips in books for easy identification and theft prevention. Researchers will use electronic tags for access and can connect to the internet via a new wireless network. The library houses around 1.6 million books, including a significant collection of pre-1501 prints, and is set to reopen on September 20th, attracting thousands of researchers annually.

What was the budget allocated for the Vatican library's reopening?

• €10 million

• €25 million

• €50 million

• €100 million

What technological feature has been added to the books in the Vatican library?

• RFID tags

• QR codes

• Microchips

• Barcodes

What will researchers receive to access the Vatican library?

• A physical key

• A library card

• A special electronic tag

• A password

Approximately how many books does the Vatican library have?

• 1.6 million

• 2.5 million

• 1 million

• 2 million

When is the Vatican library scheduled to reopen?

• August 20th

• September 20th

• October 20th

• November 20th