The Library is open daily for study activities from 8:30am until 9:00pm. Access is reserved to the Luiss Community and reservation is required only for some services.
The Library collections are searchable through the Luiss Discovery also off-campus. Once you have found the title, make note of the location and pick up items from the shelves, or click on the resource to access to the full text when available.
Most items are available for you to borrow, except for Course reserves, Reference works, and Periodicals. Before asking for a book, access the online Discovery to check the availability, the call number, and the circulation policy of the book. To get oriented click on the map and display the item on the shelf. You can ask the librarian for assistance or pick up the book from the shelf and use the self-check stations.
Four selfcheck stations are available in the Library at:
Borrowing:
- Select Borrow items
- Scan Luiss badge or type the fiscal number
- Enter PIN number (to generate/change PIN number access the My Account section in the Luiss Library Discovery)
- Place the book on the white base and wait for its registration
- At the end of the operation, the loan notification will be sent to Luiss email address
Returning:
- Select Return items
- Place the book on the white base and wait for its registration
- Leave the book on the trolley next to the selfcheck station
- At the end of the operation, the return notification will be sent to Luiss email address
Many of the Library electronic collections can be accessed off-campus. Discover how to access.
If you encounter access problems or need further information write to biblioteca@luiss.it or call +39.06.8522.5602.
Visit the Journal Search for retrieving information about periodicals and journals. Check the location and the issues for picking up from the shelves or the online access information when available. To get oriented click on the map and display the item on the shelf.
The Library offers the Multimedia Room (inside the Political Science Room) and the Group Work Room (at the Law Room building).
Discover how to to book and the available facilities.
7 self-service scanners are available in the Library for digital reproduction. The permitted limit is up to 25 scans per week for students and up to 50 for Faculty members. Documents can be reproduced in compliance with the current copyright regulation and where it does not affect their preservation.
Books that have not been recalled for other patrons can be renewed through the My Account section of the Discovery tool or in person, by phone (06.8522.5600), via email (biblioteca@luiss.it).