Services
Request a book loan or an article
Use the Library search engine to find books, articles and more.
Digital articles
Do you need an article, book chapter or conference proceedings but can't find it in the Library search engine? Check if it's available in another library to obtain it in 24 hours. Request it, and we will try to find it in other centres and send it to you in digital format.
We try to find those documents that are not available at the UOC.
The documents received may only be used for private purposes, for teaching or for research.
How it works?
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Search
First check whether the required content can be found in the Library by entering the title in the search engine. This can be, for example, an article, a book chapter or conference proceedings.
If you can't find it, click on Extend your search to other libraries (at the top of the search engine). See if it's available in another library to get it in your UOC inbox within 24 working hours, free of charge. Here's how it works.
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Make a request
If you still can't find what you're looking for, click on Still no success? We'll find it for you (at the top of the search tool) and a form to request this will appear.
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Receive the item
Once we have received your request, we will look for the document in another centre and, if we can find it, we will send it to you in digital format at your UOC email address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What documents can be requested?
Any digital document related to teaching, learning and research at the UOC that is not in the Library's collection or in those of other university libraries in Catalonia that offer consortium loans (PUC).
How long before I receive the requested content?
Delivery times vary depending on document type and availability, as well as where the document comes from and the supplying institution’s study period. Our team is committed to doing everything that may be necessary to send you the document as quickly as possible.
Does the service cost anything?
The service has no cost to members of the UOC community, except for the costs associated with home deliveries.
If you would like further information, please consult the table listing the current rates:
| Supplying entity | Cost |
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| Catalan University Library Association (CSUC) | €0.12 per copy |
| Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) |
€5 for a set of 40 copies |
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Other Spanish university libraries |
€5 for a set of 40 copies |
| OCLC | €30 per search |
| Other national and international libraries or institutions |
€5/0.5 IFLA voucher per item |
The supply of copies is subject to and not exempt from VAT, regardless of the format (PDF, TIFF, etc.).
How can other institutions request documents from the UOC?
When requesting documents from the UOC Library, Spanish and international institutions should send their request to the following email address: sod@uoc.edu.
This does not apply to partner institutions that share the UOC Library's management system.
The UOC Library only sends hard-copy books to addresses in Spain and Andorra.
How can other institutions supply documents to the UOC?
To supply documents in digital format to the UOC Library, Spanish and international institutions can use the following email address: sod@uoc.edu. This does not apply to partner institutions that share the UOC Library's management system.
The address for sending books lent to the UOC Library is:
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
Biblioteca DISNET. Central de Préstec
Cl Pla d'en Fonollar, 15
Polígon Industrial Riu Sec
08205 Sabadell (Barcelona)
Spain
Tax information for invoicing:
Fundació per a la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
Biblioteca de la UOC. Servei d'Obtenció de Documents
Av. Tibidabo, 39-43
08035 Barcelona
NIF: G-60667813
Nota facturació: B5
Send the invoices in electronic format to the email address sod@uoc.edu