Do you have DVDs to borrow?
Stress 'DVD' by spelling out: di-vu-DI. 'Prestare' = pres-TA-re.
Ask this when looking for film or audiovisual materials. Many Italian public libraries have media sections with DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks.
'Film in DVD' = DVDs. 'Da prestare' = to lend/for borrowing. Italian public libraries have expanded their media collections significantly. 'Audiolibri' (audiobooks) and 'CD musicali' (music CDs) are also common. Rules for media borrowing may differ from book loans.
Avete audiolibri da prendere in prestito?
Do you have audiobooks to borrow?
Audiobooks.
Posso scaricare e-book dalla biblioteca?
Can I download e-books from the library?
Digital borrowing.
Avete film in lingua originale?
Do you have films in the original language?
For original language versions.
Italian library DVD collections often emphasise Italian cinema ('cinema italiano'), reflecting national pride in a globally important film tradition. Directors like Federico Fellini, Michelangelo Antonioni, and contemporary directors like Paolo Sorrentino are well-represented. Many Italian libraries also have collections of Rai (national broadcaster) productions.