Books
How to search for a book
Use GalileoDiscovery to find, borrow, return, and reserve books
Watch the video tutorials (ITA) to know the number and duration of loans, and check the lending policies table.
You can find most of our book collection on open shelves, but some (e.g. ATTI) must be requested from the librarian at the information desk.
If you are unable to visit the library to borrow a book, please nominate someone to collect it on your behalf.
Fill in the borrowing proxy form (PDF)
Recommend a purchase
If the library does not hold a book you need and you are an institutional user, suggest the purchase by completing the form on GalileoDiscovery. Your request will be forwarded to the library committee for consideration. If approved, we'll notify you when the book is available.
Explore the books acquired in the last 30 days (ITA)
How to search for an ebook
Padua University provides an extensive collection of ebooks, which can be searched using GalileoDiscovery and the Italian digital lending platform MLOL - Media Library OnLine.
Some ebooks are available for online consultation, while others may be partially or fully downloadable. Terms and conditions for digital resources are set by the publishers.
Watch the video tutorial to learn more
Off-campus connection
If you are an institutional user, you can access electronic resources (ebook, e-journal) off-campus.
Find out how to access off-campus
If you are a guest user, you can access only free or Open Access e-resources.
Your opinion on a book you have read!
An initiative by the student representatives in the Library Committee.
Leave quick but useful feedback for your colleagues, who can use your experience to discover all the interesting books hidden on the library shelves.
Take a moment to answer a few questions
To start, we propose a small selection of books that you can find at the circulation desk.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Don't hesitate to ask the librarians for assistance, or take advantage of Interlibrary Loan and Document delivery.