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Library

The library began its life in 1954 with the Center for Studies on Electronic Computing (CSCE) of the University of Pisa (later IEI-CNR) and is thus one of the oldest ICT Libraries in Europe and probably the most complete Italian library in the field.
Library material includes books, journals and digital resources such as on-line journals, institutional and thematic repositories, bibliographic databases etc. It contains over 13000 books, 800 serial publications and gives access to an increasing number of digital resources.
The Library also preserves the ISTI historical and current Institutional Archives.
The Library Information Systems Group coordinates, develops and maintains the on-line services of the Library and of the Main Library of the Research Area in which it is integrated.

Access to the Library

The ISTI Library is located in the Campus Main Library Building in Pisa, via Moruzzi 1.

Access to the library is free to all visitors. Users with disabilities can physically enter the library by the lift at entrance 7. External users must sign in on the record book located at the circulation desk. The Library is authorized to ask for details such as user's name and current address and to store the information in order to secure the library stock.

The Library is open from Monday to Friday, excluding local and national holidays. Hours: Mon-Thurs 9.00 - 18.00, Fri 9.00-13.00.

Books and journal issues of the last 5/10 years are available in the library. Back issues are located in archive rooms and are available on request.

Almost all materials are available on open shelves for self-retrieval. The users are strongly recommended not to shelve used materials themselves but leave them on the trolleys.

Library catalogs and digital resources are available on-line using the computers in the main room.

Library staff is available to assist in finding information and in locating documents on a topic.

Services

CNR staff (researchers, co-researchers, Phd students, research fellowships people) and guests can take out loans. Interlibrary loan among Urban Libraies is possible only on previous agreement.
Both access and lending are permitted during working hours. Volumes not yet catalogued, journals and reference material are not allowed out on loan.

Rules of Conduct

Users are obliged to treat the library property with respect.
Disturbances are to be avoided in all library rooms. Smoking, eating and drinking is not permitted.
Changes of personal data (address, name, etc.) have to be reported to the Library.
Users must not remove library materials, equipment or property without library authorization.
The Library assumes no responsibility for the loss or damage of personal items brought into the library.

Rules for Computer use

The library's computers are connected to the GARR network. The users must respect the GARR Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Computers may be used for 30-minute sessions. Time may be extended if no one is waiting to use computers. Library staff provides limited assistance for basic start-up procedures, but cannot offer in-depth personal instruction in the use of a personal computer or software applications other than the Library's own automation software and electronic databases.

Users who access the Internet and other electronic services on Library computers are responsible for using them in an ethical, legal and considerate manner. Users may not use Library computers to perform illegal activities. User's privacy is not guaranteed when using the Internet. Users must evaluate the source of any information they find for accuracy.

The Library assumes no responsibility for damages to data carriers caused by viruses or technical defects in equipment. The work-stations are primarily provided by the Library for the use of online catalogs, licensed databases and CD-ROMs as well as the access to information on the Internet required for research and scholarship, printing and downloading data. The copyright and licensing regulations have to be observed by the users. The use and implementation of downloadable computer games and other programs are strictly forbidden.

The use of e-mail, upload files on network, Instant messaging and Chat, Virtual phone-call are prohibited. Illegal use of the Library equipment and Internet access may result in loss of library privileges and/or legal action.

Last update Friday, 07-Sep-2007 11:31:08 CEST

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