University Library System

In particular, it provides all users with:

• the development, updating, protection, preservation and enhancement of the library heritage in all types of media
• enjoyment of the heritage itself, including for disadvantaged users
• the processing, access and dissemination of bibliographic information, both locally and remotely;
• networking services with other libraries to facilitate access to and exchange of documents across local borders
• offering support services for the optimal use of the various tools: databases, catalogues, repositories, discovery tools, information platforms, etc
• services to promote open access to scientific information and the preservation of bibliographic, documentary and information sources in various media
• services to foster the dissemination of culture through initiatives aimed at the territory.

Regulations

• Sistema Bibliotecario d'Ateneo (SBA) [ITA] (University Library System)
• Regolamento di Ateneo per il deposito nell’Archivio istituzionale e l’accesso aperto alla letteratura scientifica [ITA] (University Regulations for depositing in the Institutional Repository and Open Access to scientific literature)
• Eventi culturali del Sistema Bibliotecario di Ateneo (SBA) [ITA] (Cultural events of the University Library System)

Organisation

The University Library System (SBA) is governed by the System Board, as chaired by the President, i.e., the Rector's delegate to the System; the System Director is entrusted with the management, coordination and control of the activities of the System's structures and library staff in compliance with the guidelines formulated by the System Council. In these activities, they are supported by the Coordinator.

The organisational structure of the SBA consists of:

• BALI, BAS, BAUM and BEC: Area Libraries manage the acquisition and description of information resources; take care of the management of documents on physical and digital media; provide support for consultation, lending and document supply; coordinate unstructured human resources to support services; deal with user management; provide support for research.
• Digital Library (BDA): BDA presides over the online services that can be used by the entire University; manages the online information resources that the Area Libraries have chosen to acquire, as well as the multidisciplinary resources adopted by the SBA Council, providing support for their use and for the effective use of technological tools by library staff and users. The Historical Fund Sector that collects the library holdings of the ancient and special collections is also part of the BDA.
• Administrative Service (SASBA): administrative-accounting tasks. The Office Manager co-audits the System Director in the administrative-accounting functions and in the preparation of the System budget.

Governing Bodies of the System

Policy-making functions are entrusted to the System Board, as chaired by the President, i.e., the Rector's Delegate to the System; management activities are entrusted to the System Director, in accordance with the guidelines formulated by the System Board, with the support of the Coordinator.

Library Boards