Services
Request a book loan or an article
Use the Library search engine to find books, articles and other resources.
Books from other institutions
Borrow documents that are not available in the search engine from other national and international institutions.
Make your request
How it works?
Fill in the service form. Enter the basic details of the book and your preferred collection point.
You can renew the loan before it becomes due by filling in the form in the Renewal tab.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 |
|---|---|
| Catalan University Library Association (CSUC) | Free |
| Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) |
€8 |
|
Other Spanish university libraries |
€8 |
| OCLC | €30 per search |
| Other national and international libraries or institutions |
€8 / 1 IFLA voucher per article |
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 I request and return a book if I live outside Catalonia?
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.
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