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Library system

Biblioteche Unipa

The University of Palermo includes, among its Special Services, the University Library System and Historical Archive (SBA), which consists of 18 libraries with 35 service points, the Historical Archive, and coordination offices. The university libraries offer access to study areas, rich bibliographic collections, both in print and digital, and various services.

From the library portal, it is possible to:

  • find out the opening hours, contact details, and locations of the university libraries;
  • access the collections, use bibliographic search tools to find out if a work is available for consultation and loan, use the services offered both on-site and online, and learn about the procedures for accessing and using the services.

Through the “Biblioteca in tasca” (Library in your pocket) app, accessible from the MyUniPa app, it is possible to:

  • locate libraries;
  • check the real-time availability of seats in reading rooms and book your spot online;
  • find out about opening hours, events, and news;
  • conduct bibliographic searches on catalogs and search tools and on the digital loan platform for e-books, newspapers, and periodicals MLOL;
  • book and renew loans online;
  • access digital services and collections;
  • request information from librarians via phone, email, and chat.

Contacts

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Library system