The Library is open daily for study activities from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Access is reserved for the Luiss Community, and reservations are required only for certain services.

The Library collections are searchable through the Luiss Discovery, including off-campus access. Once you have found the title, note its location and pick up the item from the shelves, or click on the resource to access the full text when available. 

Most items are available for borrowing, except for Course Reserves, Reference Works, and Periodicals. Before requesting a book, please use the online Discovery to check its availability, call number, and circulation policy. To locate the item, click on the map to see its position on the shelf. You can ask the librarian for assistance or pick up the book directly from the shelf and use the self-checkout stations. 

Four self-checkout stations are available in the Library at:

• Monographs Room
• Economics Room
• Law Room
• Political science Room

Borrowing:

• Select Borrow items
• Scan your Luiss badge or enter your fiscal number
• Enter your PIN (to generate or change your PIN, access the My Account section in the Luiss Library Discovery)
• Place the book on the white base and wait for it to be registered
• Once the process is complete, a loan notification will be sent to your Luiss email address

Returning:

• Select Return items
• Place the book on the white base and wait for it to be registered
• Leave the book on the trolley next to the self-checkout station
• Once completed, a return notification will be sent to your Luiss email address.

Many of the Library's electronic collections can be accessed off-campus. Find out how to access them. 
If you experience any access issues or need further information, please write to biblioteca@luiss.it or call +39.06.8522.5602. 

Visit the Journal Search to find information about periodicals and journals. Check the location and the available issues for picking up from the shelves, or access the online version when available. To find your way, click on the map to see where the item is located on the shelf.

The Library promotes inclusive services by facilitating access to its spaces and collections.  

Self-service scanners are available in the Library for digital reproduction.
Documents can be reproduced in compliance with current copyright regulations and only when it does not affect their preservation.

External users can access the Library by appointment to consult the physical collections owned exclusively by the Luiss Library.  

With the Research Assistant tag, you can access all subscription-based resources enhanced with Artificial Intelligence tools, designed to support study, research, and navigation of scholarly content.
These are not generic chatbots, but advanced functionalities integrated into reliable academic resources, such as databases and publishing platforms, which will help you to:

• Explore large volumes of content (journal articles, ebooks, conference proceedings)
• Navigate abstracts, keywords, and bibliographic references more effectively
• Improve the discovery of peer‑reviewed sources
• Reduce research time while increasing the quality and relevance of sources

All resources are available by subscription and can be accessed via OpenAthens using institutional credentials.

Books that have not been reserved by other patrons can be renewed through the My Account section of the Discovery tool, in person, by phone (06.8522.5600), or via email (biblioteca@luiss.it).