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.

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When is the Vatican library scheduled to reopen?

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