Libraries

The University of Turin libraries are situated in around twenty different locations around the city and outskirts. Their multiple subject areas are made up of a rich heritage of over 3.3 million books and paper documents, around 185.000 e-books, 97.000 e-journals, 150 databases, maps, music and video resources.

University Library System services are available to all University of Turin students and staff including former students, retired University staff, other local universities and medical/scientific/cultural bodies that have specific agreements with the University and members of the public who have valid and approved study or research commitments.
Users can benefit from the libraries’ study and research services including consulting material on-site or online, borrowing material from any of the libraries in the University network and photocopying material provided it is in compliance with current legislation. Other services include library consultancy and real-time remote assistance for research purposes and other services. The libraries also have study spaces where users can log onto the wifi or use the available computer stations.

The libraries, grouped into six disciplinary clusters, together with the Central Library Services Area, make up the Sistema Bibliotecario di Ateneo (SBA), which aims to coordinate the activities of preservation, development, valorisation and management of the printed and electronic documentary heritage.

All information on the services offered by the Athenaeum libraries is available on the SBA website and on the websites of the individual branches.