FAQ

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE LIBRARY (quick guide)
 

• I have now finished my studies. Can I still access the Library services?
  There are no restrictions for using the library. For the loan of volumes to external users a deposit of €26.00 is required, which is then returned at the end of the loan.
   
• What are the opening hours of the library?
  The library operates from Monday to Friday with hours that may vary slightly during the week.
   
• How many books can I borrow and for how long?
  The number of books and the duration of the loan vary depending on the type of user: students - two volumes for three weeks; lecturers - two volumes for one month; external users - two volumes for three weeks
   
• Does the Single University Catalogue contain all the titles held by the SAA library?
  No. The Single University Catalogue only contains the acquisitions of the SAA library from 2011 onwards. For all earlier acquisitions you need to consult the SAA online catalogue (accessible only from the library computers) or the card catalogue for books prior to 1985
   
• Is there a search tool that brings together all the University's bibliographic resources?
  Yes, it exists and is called EUREKA. It is a discovery tool that provides integrated access to all documents (e-books, online periodicals and journals, etc.) available at the Athenaeum.
   
• How can I request assistance with my bibliographic searches?
  Contact the library staff. The reference service is specifically designed to support you in your research.
   
• Are there any barriers limiting disabled access to the library?
  No, the library is located on one level only
   
• Can I access the internet from the library?
  Yes, but the use of the workstations is limited to bibliographic research and consultation of databases in compliance with copyright regulations and the constraints set out in the user licences of the various databases. The library is also served by a wifi connection (access by authentication; credentials are distributed at the beginning of the course to students enrolled in SAA courses).
   
• Where can I find up-to-date and comprehensive information on the various libraries of the University of Turin?
  Visit the University Library System website. You will find a complete list of the University of Turin's libraries divided by subject area, a list of all the databases subscribed to by the University, a list of all the services provided by the System's libraries and lots of other useful information.