Library Welcome Kit
Welcome to the University of Padua Library System!
The Welcome Kit is dedicated to the Faculty and Staff who have recently joined the University of Padua. It is a starting point for learning about the University Library System and its services.
The Library System offers various services, from lending books and multimedia materials to accessing databases and electronic resources. It also provides spaces for study and learning and organizes cultural and educational events. Qualified staff assist users in finding and using resources, guaranteeing an inclusive service accessible to all.
In line with the University of Padua's orientation towards Open Science, the Library System also offers information and economic support to institutional authors in publishing Open Access scientific products and managing Open Research Data.
The three sections below collect links to specific pages dedicated to libraries, information on Open Science, and tools that institutional users can use.
How to use the libraries, including opening hours and locations, borrowing books, and accessing services.
Learn moreInformation on Open Access, Open Research Data, institutional archives managed by the University Library System, and how to enjoy financial incentives when publishing in Open Access.
LEARN MOREUseful tools to perform bibliographical research: the most important resources and services that the University Library System makes available to users.
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