Library

On-site Reading

On-site reading allows free access to documents in the various reading rooms and storage areas up to 10 minutes before closing time, and is available to all CIÊNCIAS professors, researchers, students, and staff, as well as external users with a visitor card (which can be requested at the Security Centre). Users can search the Bibliographic Catalogue and go directly to the shelves to collect the desired books or request them at the service desk. Consulted documents must be placed in the designated locations.

Home Loan

Home loan consists of requesting documents for reading outside the Library or CIÊNCIAS premises. The maximum number of documents that can be requested and the loan periods vary according to the user's status and the type of document (see table). This service is reserved exclusively for students, teachers, researchers and CIÊNCIAS staff with no outstanding loans.

Loan Renewal

The loan period for documents can be renewed by the user through their personal area in the Bibliographic Catalogue or by contacting the Library, preferably up to 1 day before the loan period expires. The maximum number of renewals varies according to the user's status (see table) and depends on there being no reservations for the work.

Reserving Documents

Documents can be reserved when a document is on loan and there are no more copies available. Documents can be reserved by the user through their personal area in the Bibliographic Catalogue or by contacting the Library.

Interlibrary Loan (EIB)

Interlibrary Loan (EIB) is a service that allows access to and sharing of documents between the CIÊNCIAS Library and Portuguese and foreign libraries, through the loan of works or the provision of copies (pdf.). The Library provides the EIB service to internal users, as well as to all external entities that request it via email. See the EIB Regulations for more information.

Research Support and Document Access

This service supports users in accessing and locating information resources and in searching and retrieving information from the databases available. This service is intended for CIÊNCIAS students, teachers, researchers and staff, who can request it by email or in person from Library staff. Users outside CIÊNCIAS can also benefit from the service whenever they need guidance on the information resources available in and from the Library.

Training on the Use of Library Resources

This service aims to provide users with the skills and tools necessary for self-sufficiency in the use of information resources in an efficient and ethical manner. The initial training aims to familiarise users with the spaces, services and resources available at the Library, while the advanced training focuses on the use of databases and scientific information search tools on the Internet. This service is reserved exclusively for CIÊNCIAS students, teachers, researchers and staff and is currently only provided on request. Contact us by email or telephone (217500242 or ext. 524206).

Use of Study Rooms

The study rooms on the 3rd floor of the C4 building are intended for reading and group study, within the Library's opening hours, and are reserved for the use of CIÊNCIAS students. The minimum occupancy is two people and the maximum is eight. To use the rooms, you must fill out a form at the Library counter. For more information, see Rules for Using Study Rooms.