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Public access to libraries

Università IULM provides public access to its library including books and publications, making its resources available not only to the academic community but also to external users.

Who can access the library
The IULM Library, located in the main IULM 1 building, is open to students, faculty, researchers, and staff, as well as to guest users from outside the university. External visitors can register at the Welcome Desk to access reading rooms, consult the collections, and make use of dedicated services.

Consulting the library collections
The library offers a rich and diverse collection of 283,004 volumes, alongside 59 electronic databases and journals, which can be accessed through multimedia stations located across the library floors. Materials include monographs, journals, and audiovisuals. Prestigious or non-loanable materials can be consulted in a dedicated consultation room with staff assistance. In 2024, the library acquired 1,812 new volumes, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to updating and expanding its resources.

Loans and consultations
The lending service is available both to institutional users and to external guests. Requests can be submitted via the DIGGER online catalog, with options for reservations, renewals, and interlibrary loans. In 2024, the library recorded 7,827 loans and consultations, with 159 external users making use of its resources, confirming its role as an open educational hub for the wider community.

The Welcome and Orientation Desk
The Library Welcome Desk provides all visitors with information on available services and offers personalized guidance on how to use print and electronic resources. Librarians are available to support bibliographic research through a reference service, by appointment, helping users navigate databases, journals, and repositories. Special attention is dedicated to users with limited mobility: access routes and architectural features are clearly indicated to ensure accessibility for all.

Apeiron – Institutional Repository
Through Apeiron, IULM’s open-access institutional repository, the public can freely consult research outputs produced by the university since 2000. This resource is accessible online without restrictions, supporting the principle of open science and public knowledge sharing.