FAQs about Circulation

Inform the Library by e-mail.

The Library will make a series of checks to ensure that the book hasn't been returned in the meantime. If still not found you will be charged €70 for the lost item (€50 default cost + an administrative charge of €20). The Library will estimate the current replacement cost of the item. If over €50, you will be charged the difference (no refund if less). If the Library decides against replacement, you will be charged the difference between the default cost and the original of the item if the latter is greater. 

When a book is missing from the shelf, place a hold request for the book.

The Library will conduct a search for the book over the next 10 working days. Once the book is found, you will receive a notification for pickup at your requested location. If the book cannot be located within the search period, you may refer the matter to the Library Information Specialists for a follow up.

If you are looking for material that cannot be loaned such as periodicals or reference material, please fill in this form.

Items can be returned directly to the Library Loan Desk for immediate check-in from 08.30 to 18.30. There is also a returns box or book drop available at the Loan Desk and one in the President's corridor where returned material can be deposited. Keep in mind that any book returned in the book drop has been ‘returned remotely’ and there will be a time-lag before the book is checked in at the Loan Desk.

EUI members based in EUI buildings other than the Badia may deposit their books at any time in the dedicated boxes. These are collected and returned to the Library once a day.

A book is only considered 'returned' by the Library when it has been checked in and removed from your library account. Check your personal Library account  to ensure that the books have reached the Library and been checked in. It is your responsibility to notify the Library of any discrepancy.

Log in to ‘My Account’ for a complete list of your current checkouts, due dates, and checkout history. The Library has a policy of strict liability; you are responsible for all items checked out in your name. You should check your account regularly and inform the Library immediately of any anomalies.

EUI Library books on loan may be renewed up to 24 times. If another user has put a hold on your book, or you are suspended from the Library, renewal requests will not be accepted. Overnight loans may not be renewed. In exceptional circumstances, an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) may be renewed if the request is made at least two weeks before the due date and the lending library agrees.

Please send an email to [email protected] and Library staff will assist you.