Access to the library is granted to:
● Students, researchers, and T.A.B. staff (Technical, Administrative and
Library staff) of "Tor Vergata" University.
● Students, researchers, and faculty members of "La Sapienza", Roma
Tre, and "Foro Italico" universities (under the
"Biblioteche Insieme"
agreement).
Registration for External Users: To access local lending services
through the ALMA system for the first time, users from partner
universities must visit the library between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. They
must provide valid identification proving their status as students or
staff of a partner institution. Registration is valid for 12 months and is
renewable.
To enter the reading rooms, you are required to:
● Book a seat through the app: The reservation must always be validated
by scanning the QR code at the reception desk. Access is available via
web or on mobile devices (Apple iPhone/iPad or Android
tablet/smartphone).
● Store bags and backpacks in the provided lockers by handing in a
valid ID document.
o Accepted documents: Identity card, driver's license, passport,
residence permit, or students card (
libretto universitario) — any
document with a clearly readable name.
o Excluded documents: Health insurance cards, Metrebus passes,
and Erasmus cards are not accepted.
● Locker Policy: Staff members are not responsible for the custody of
personal belongings. For operational reasons, authorized staff may
open and/or empty the lockers if necessary.
The Library advises users not to leave valuable items (laptops, tablets, mobile
phones, etc.) unattended in the reading rooms. The Library is not responsible for
any theft or loss of personal belongings.
Inside the library, the following are prohibited
● Bringing in any materials that may damage library property: This
includes food and drinks, glue, scissors, blades, or any other sharp
objects.
● Disturbing the peace in any way: For example, talking on mobile
phones, speaking loudly, or forming study groups.
● Smoking: This includes electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). This is an
offense punishable by law.
How to use the app:
The app can be accessed via web or on mobile devices (Apple iPhone/iPad
and Android tablet/smartphone).
To log in, you must use your institutional email address (e.g.,
@uniroma2.eu,
@uniroma2.it, @students.uniroma2.eu, @alumni.uniroma2.it,
@cloudsa.uniroma2.it; @uniroma1.it; @uniroma3.it; @uniroma4.it).
If you have booked a seat but are unable to attend, please cancel your
reservation. This allows other users to occupy the vacated seat.
How to book a seat
You can choose from several available time slots throughout the day.
● Available Start Times: 9:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 1:00 PM; 3:00 PM; 5:00 PM;
7:00 PM.
● Slot Durations: 2 hours, 4 hours, or 6 hours.
● Booking Rules: The minimum booking duration is 2 hours. With a
single selection, you can reserve a seat for up to a maximum of 6
hours. You may book the same seat multiple times throughout the
same day.
● Examples: You can book a single slot from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, or a
combined slot from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM or from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
● If you plan to stay longer, you can make a new booking (e.g., from 3:00
PM to 5:00 PM) or select a single block from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
● For single-hour reservations, you can cancel your booking via the app
up to one minute before the selected start time.
● If a reservation is not validated, it will be automatically cancelled at
the end of the first hour.
● If you can no longer attend, you can manually cancel your multi-hour
reservation until the end of the first hour.
o
Example: If you booked from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM but do not
validate your presence by 9:59 AM, the reservation will be
automatically cancelled at 10:00 AM. You also have the option to
manually cancel it yourself before 9:59 AM.
● If you need to leave the library earlier than planned, you can shorten
your reservation before the final hour begins.
o
Example: If you booked for 2 hours (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM), you
can manually shorten it until 9:59 AM. This makes the seat
available for another user starting at 10:00 AM.
The use of the three dedicated workstations for Assonime, Factset
Academic, and Morningstar is permitted by reservation only via the
Affluences App: https://affluences.com
BORROWING RULES
The book lending and return service is available Monday to Friday, from
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The following users are eligible to borrow materials:
● Professors, researchers, students, and T.A.B. staff (Technical,
Administrative, and Library staff) of "Tor Vergata" University.
● Students, researchers, and faculty of "La Sapienza", Roma Tre, and
"Foro Italico" universities.
Up to five volumes at a time can be borrowed, unless otherwise authorized
by the Library Management.
The loan period is 30 days, renewable for an additional 15 days upon request
(via Library Search, by phone at 0672595530, or by email at
v.pareto@economia.uniroma2.it), unless the borrowed material has not been
requested by other users.
If the loan expires during a period when the Library is closed, the due date is
postponed to the reopening day.
The following are strictly prohibited:
● Lending borrowed works to third parties.
The following items are excluded from lending:
● Encyclopedias, dictionaries, legal codes, and general consultation
works.
● Textbooks related to undergraduate and postgraduate courses
(marked in the catalog as “Eco Course Materials” or “Eco
Consultabile”).
● Periodicals and journals.
● Any works that, for specific reasons, are not allowed to leave the
library.
Anyone with overdue loans will be excluded from further borrowing for a
period equivalent to the number of days of delay. In more serious cases (e.g.,
repeated violations), permanent suspension from the service may be
applied.
Anyone who damages, spoils, deteriorates, or loses a borrowed
material—even unintentionally—must replace it with another intact copy of
the same edition. If the material is out of print or unavailable, the user must
compensate the Library for the economic value of the item.
Inter library loan (ILL)
- Inter-library lending is carried out on a reciprocal basis with other
libraries outside the city of Rome that belong to national and
international networks.
- The Metropolitan Inter-Library Loan (PIM) service—currently
suspended—allows all members of the academic community to
request books held by the following libraries:
● Istituzione Biblioteche di Roma Capitale (Public Libraries of Rome)
● Consorzio Sistema Bibliotecario Castelli Romani (Castelli Romani
Library System Consortium)
Inter-library loans have a duration of 30 days. Requested volumes must be
collected at the Library.
YEAR 2025: The Inter-Library Loan (ILL) service will be suspended for the
summer break from July 21st to August 29th.
The Inter-Library Loan service is interrupted from December 24th to
January 6th for the winter break.
Document delivery
The Library contacts other libraries within the same disciplinary field to
obtain copies of articles and book chapters that are not part of its own
collection.
Documents may also be delivered to users via email, in compliance with
current copyright protection laws.
The service is available to the "Tor Vergata" academic community. To submit
a request, users must fill out the specific online form available on the
dedicated webpage.
YEAR 2025: The document delivery service will be suspended for the
summer break from July 28th to August 29th.
The document delivery service is suspended from December 24th to
January 6th.
Electronic resources
On the "Electronic Resources" webpage, you can consult databases, journals,
and e-books.
The Library provides 5 workstations for accessing online resources. Among
these, specific stations are dedicated to the use of Datastream, Assonime,
and Morningstar. To consult these databases, users must book their session
via the App.
The entire Library is equipped with power-equipped workstations and
Wi-Fi access (Eduroam and uniroma2-cp-ng).
On-site assistance for accessing and using Morningstar – Datastream
(Workspace / Eikon) is available Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
and from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Outside of these hours, we recommend
sending support requests via email to v.pareto@economia.uniroma2.it
Web browsing is allowed exclusively for bibliographic and documentary
research. To save research results, users may use USB flash drives or cloud
sharing platforms (OneDrive, Google Drive, etc.).
It is not allowed:
● To use network services for strictly private purposes.
● To work in groups at one or more computer workstations, except in
the specifically designated area, which is available via booking through
the app.
In-Formare in the library
Individual and group training and consultancy services for bibliographic and
documentary research:
● Literacy and training on the use of databases, academic publisher
portals, search tools, and scientific sources, available both on-site and
via Microsoft Teams.
● Personalized consultancy for students and faculty members on
research methods, tools, and sources.
● Training courses (on-site and via Teams) for undergraduate and
postgraduate students (Bachelor’s and Master’s), as well as PhD and
Master’s programs.
Courses are activated with a minimum of 8 registrations. They are held in
the "Salotto della Biblioteca" (Library Lounge), with schedules to be arranged.
● Orientation and support for fact-checking through the
"biblioVerifica" blog. This service is open to all citizens.
● Research on Demand (RoD - restricted service): Based on specific
research profiles defined by PhD students and Faculty members, the
library provides updates from databases, journals, and the library
catalog via email or Microsoft Teams. To access this service, users must
fill out the specific online form.
Booking by appointment available via the service desk, by phone (+39
0672595530), or by email v.pareto@economia.uniroma2.it
Il Salotto (living room)
Since 2009, the Library has hosted an open, multi-functional cultural and
educational space called the "Salotto / Library Common Room". The Salotto
organizes and hosts events, seminars, film screenings, exhibitions, book
launches, and workshops. These activities are held in collaboration with
student associations, Master's and PhD programs, other universities and
cultural institutions, and various figures from civil society.
The Coworking Corner
The "Co-working Corner" is a welcoming and quiet space hosted within the
Salotto (Library Common Room), dedicated to shared work and perfect for
small study or project groups. This new service is available from Monday to
Friday during two time slots: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
You can book up to six seats via the App or through the website
https://affluences.com/biblioteca-economia-pareto/reservation?lang=it&ty
pe=5241
Wiki bibliowall
...when walls talk! Come and discover our WikiBiblio Wall – you can also
find it right at the library entrance!
https://economia.uniroma2.it/biblioteca/wiki-biblio/
Anyone who violates these guidelines may be subject to temporary or
permanent exclusion from the library, at the discretion of the Library
Administration. In the event of conduct constituting a criminal offense, the
matter will be referred to the Judicial Authority for appropriate legal action.