An introduction to the University of Granada Library for International Students

THE LIBRARY WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY A service which assist to: Learning Teaching Research Management Society Statment: “ The library is the management unit for all the information resources that the University Community may need to fulfill its objectives whereas teaching, studying, research or reaching-out activities. This library main purpose is to disseminate and grant access to the information resources which compound this University heritage, as well as to collaborate with the research and knowledge growth.” (University Library’s client services charter) International Students

THE STRUCTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Central Services (located at the Hospital Real building) Acquisitions System coordination Scientific documentation Electronic resources School’s libraries: there are 21 school libraries in the several buildings of the UGR (in the towns of Granada, Ceuta and Melilla) International Students

WEB PAGE OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY (1) International Students

WEB PAGE OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY (2) International Students

What does the University Library offer to you? (I) Reading room: in each one of the libraries within the network. As a whole, it sums up to more than 1,000,000 availiable documents. Timetable: from 8:30-9:00 to 20:30-21:00h, from Monday to Friday. Special timetables: during holidays this timetable may be reduced. Late night study rooms: for exams season only (December, February, June and September) study rooms will be made available for using during night time. Information and reference: an information and advisory service is offered by the library to help with the search for information. International Students

What does the University Library offer to you? (II) An electronic library: electronic access to the most prestigious information resourses and for electronic journals, books, dictionaries and encyclopedias, provided by international editors. These may be accessed within the library’s premises or from home. (connection VPN). Free internet access: computers with free internet access are available in every library. Reproduction: all the libraries have means of reproducing documents available. Training of library users : all the libraries offer various training courses throughout the academic year. Ask at your school for further information. International Students

What does the University Library offer to you? (III) Document’s loan: it is necessary to have a university card to take out documents. - Several kinds: regular loan, inter-library loan, online loan (CBUA), inter-campus loan. - Lending management: on-line renovation and reservation of documents. Loan of electronic documents: all the libraries have electronic readers, and in some centres lap-top computers are available. Cultural extension : literary prize, exhibitions, bookcrossing, etc. For more information, see the client services charter (Carta de servicios). International Students

Library’s Catalogue The Library catalogue International Students