Beatrice is Deputy Librarian in the Research Collections Department. She has been employed at the BSR since 1981, becoming full-time in 1989.

With her many years of experience, she oversees the cataloguing of diverse materials, using Integrated Library Systems and international standard formats, ranging from incunabula and rare books and manuscripts to modern digital assets. Expert in managing complex collections, including prints, historical maps, photographs and archival records, she ensures the highest standards of bibliographic control and preservation.

Her core expertise lies in Digital Humanities, where she specialises in designing and implementing technological frameworks for advanced research projects. Working in collaboration with international scholars, she is proficient in developing metadata schemas, managing digital repositories and virtual exhibitions, and using the latest technological tools to unlock the research potential of cultural heritage collections.

You can contact Beatrice at b.gelosia@bsrome.it or by telephone on +39 06 32649379.