ATTENTION: Following Dpcm 08/03/2020, conferences, workshops, and all academic events are suspended. Both Sapienza museums and libraries are closed until April 3 2020.
- In case of urgent needs, contact the desired library by email or use the ask-a-librarian service.
- No penalities will be applied for borrowings expiring during these days of closure. Borrowed books may be returned after the resumption of academic activities.
(update 9.03.2020)
Sapienza libraries own about 3.5 milions of books, journals, DVDs, music, maps, etc. An overview of the catalogue coverage is available on Catalog info webpage.
For eJournals, eBooks, and Databases you may use the Discovery Sapienza.
Go to Library Information for International Students webpage to find out
° Off campus access to electronic resources
Catalogue features
Use your credentials to log in and to take advantage of all services.
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Borrowing
If you are logged in the catalogue, once found the desired item you may use the “Borrowing request” function. Since some collections may be stored off-site, you may use this function to request the desired item and pick it up at library desk. Usually, items may be borrowed for 15 days. Special and reference materials do not circulate. More details are available at your library.
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Inter-library loan (ILL) and Document delivery (DD)
If an item is owned by an Italian or foreign library, you may ask your library for an inter-library loan (in some cases postal expenses may be applicable). More details are available at your library.
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Reference services
Library staff is available for quick information and reference service. Furthermore, information literacy classes (in Italian) are held by libraries. Ask your library for details.
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Reproduction services
Photocopying and reproduction are allowed under the respect of Italian legislation. Photocopiers and scanners are available in most Sapienza libraries. Users are recommended to handle items with care in order not to cause physical damages.