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.  

The Library provides Summon Research Assistant, integrated into the discovery tool, along with a selection of subscription-based resources identified by the Research Assistant tag. These are AI tools embedded in trusted search engines and academic platforms, designed to support study and research.
With advanced built-in functionalities, these tools help users to:

• Quickly explore large volumes of scholarly content (journal articles, ebooks, conference proceedings)
• Navigate abstracts, keywords, and bibliographic references
• Identify high-quality, peer-reviewed sources
• Reduce research time while improving the accuracy of results

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).