Most frequently asked questions
Everyone may visit the libraries and get access to their print collections.
Only registered internal or external users may borrow books.
Internal users: all members of the University of Bergamo (teachers, researchers, students, staff and people involved in academic activities).
External users: all the other users.
Alumni and those who take part in agreements or cooperation (Essper, LUB, CIC) are considered internal users, as far as borrowing is concerned.
Library cards are issued to external users upon payment of €26.
Off-campus access to online resources, reference, and interlibrary services are provided to internal users only.
You can borrow books by using your Library card.
Go to Borrowing a book for all information.
Yes, they are. Ask at desk, or renew online after Login di BiGsearch.
Remember that loans are renewed 3 times by system if not requested by another user.
Look at Borrowing a book
Yes, you can. Ask at desk, or make a request online after Login di BiGsearch.
Look at Borrowing a book
- Periodicals
- Reference books
- Dissertations
- Working papers
- Loose-leafed print volumes
- Rare books
If you are having trouble in searching either in the OPAC or locating items, ask at the desk.
When research and bibliographic retrieval needs become more complex, ask the library staff in the Reference service office (consulenza bibliografica).