Borrowing materials
A valid University of Ljubljana student ID or a library card is needed for borrowing library materials. A student/library card is not transferable to another person.
The loan period for books is usually one month or two weeks but departmental libraries can set their own rules regarding the loan period depending on the type of materials.
Items on loan can be renewed in person, by telephone, e-mail or via COBISS+ by using External link to My Libraries Open in new window service.
Overdue loans are charged per day according to the current price list. If items are kept overdue more than one week users may receive a written reminder.
Users are responsible for the borrowed materials. Damaged (torn, highlighted, marked) or lost materials must be replaced or damages paid according to the current price list.
"My library"
External link to "My Library" Open in new window is a COBISS / OPAC service allowing library members the following functions:
- an overview of loans and the option to renew materials;
- an overview of reserved materials and the option to cancel reservations;
- an overview of debts and restrictions;
- an overview of history og borrowed items;
- an option to change password, email, phone number for SMS notifications;
- an option to set the settings for electronic notifications;
- an option to change contact details.
In order to use the "My Library" service you need the number of your library card or your membership number, plus your password, which is assigned to you at the library.
Upon first accessing "My Library" you are free to change your password.
Library membership
To become a member and gain access to the library services, you are required to formally join the library and sign the Application Form, in which you agree to the External link to Rules of Procedure Open in new window.
Students can also join the library External link to online Open in new window. On your first physical visit, you will need to present your student ID (or certificate of registration), a photo ID and residence details, and sign an application. The terms of use of the library for members registered online are the same as the terms of use of the library, which are listed in the External link to Rules of Procedure Open in new window.
Students enrolled at UL pay the membership fee upon enrolment in the first or more senior years in the current academic year at their faculty. The membership fee is listed in the current External link to price list Open in new window, published on the library website. The memberships fee is payable at the library.
The student card is used as a uniform library card for all members of the University of Ljubljana (UL), the Central Technical Library (CTK) and the National University Library (NUK).