Borrow a document
Are you a student or staff member at the University of Montpellier?
You can borrow materials and/or read them on site:
- in the libraries of partner institutions (Paul Valéry University, the Universities of Nîmes and Perpignan, ENSCM, IRTS, IPT)
- within the network of affiliated libraries: departmental, academic unit, laboratory, or Faculty of Education libraries, subject to certain conditions.
| STATUS | DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN | LOAN TERM * |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate/Graduate Students | 10 | 21 days |
| Ph.D. students, agrégation candidates | 20 | 28 days |
| Students with disabilities ** | 20 | 42 days |
| Faculty members, researchers, administrative staff | 40 | 28 days |
* Excluding short-term loans: textbooks, manuals, exam preparation materials, etc.
** Services for students with disabilities: contact the Handiversité office or the university libraries for more information
Undifferentiated loan
Is the item you need already checked out, or would you like to request an item from one university library to another? You can use the interlibrary loan service.
Return of Your Documents
You can return your borrowed materials at the university library reception desk during library hours.
Return boxes are always available in front of the Science, Richter, and Medicine (UPM) libraries. Please note: Due to the “Terrorist Attack Emergency” (Vigipirate) plan, the return boxes are closed until further notice.
Please note: You are responsible for the resources and materials you borrow. Any item that is lost, stolen, or damaged must be replaced.
You can access the University's digital resources:
Viathe digital learning platform, under the "Libraries" tab:
- tens of thousands of digital books and magazines
- from online media
- specialized databases in all fields
You can borrow materials from the various university libraries, either on-site and/or to take home:
| EQUIPMENT | ON-SITE LOAN | 14-DAY HOME LOAN |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI Adapters | Richter University Library, Sciences University Library, Pharmacy University Library, LC IUT Béziers | |
| Calculators | Richter University Library, Sciences University Library, Pharmacy University Library, Medicine-UPM University Library, Medicine-Nîmes University Library, LC IUT Montpellier, LC IUT Nîmes | |
| Headphones | Science Library, Richter Library, Pharmacy Library, Medicine-UPM Library, Medicine-Nîmes Library | |
| Noise-canceling headphones | Science Library, Richter Library, Pharmacy Library, Medicine-UPM Library, Medicine-Nîmes Library | |
| Portable DVD Players | Science Library, Richter Library, Pharmacy Library, Medicine-UPM Library, Medicine-Nîmes Library, LC IUT Montpellier, LC IUT Nîmes, LC IUT Béziers | |
| Tablets | Pharmacy Library, Medicine Library-UPM, Medicine Library-Nîmes | |
| Laptops | BU Richter | Science Library, Richter Library, Pharmacy Library, Medicine-UPM Library, Medicine-Nîmes Library, LC IUT Nîmes, LC IUT Béziers |
| Computer Mice | Science Library | |
| Fans | BU Medicine-UPM | |
| Slate | Science Library, Richter Library, Pharmacy Library, Medicine-UPM Library, Medicine-Nîmes Library |
While on site, you have access to the library’s desktop computers.
These computers allow you to work on site, connect to the internet, and access the Office suite of software.
You are a student or staff member at an institution that has an agreement with the University of Montpellier
Paul Valéry Montpellier 3 University, ENSCM, Protestant Institute of Theology, IRTS, University of Nîmes (UN), University of Perpignan (UPVD)
Students at the University of Nîmes and Paul Valéry Montpellier 3 University should use their student ID cards.
For everyone else, you can get a free library card at the university library reception desk by presenting the following documents:
- ID card
- Proof of enrollment at the institution
- Proof of address issued within the last 3 months
For users at the University of Nîmes, you can use your UNîmes card.
You can borrow materials and/or read them on site:
| STATUS | DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN | LOAN TERM * |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate and graduate students (ENSCM, UN, UPVD, IRTS) | 10 | 21 days |
| Ph.D. and Agrégation students (ENSCM, UN, UPVD) | 20 | 28 days |
| IPT Students | 2 | 14 days |
| Faculty members, researchers, administrative staff | 40 | 28 days |
* Excluding short-term loans: codes, textbooks, exam preparation materials, etc.
Return of Your Documents
You can return your borrowed materials at the university library reception desk during library hours.
Return boxes are always available in front of the Science, Richter, and Medicine (UPM) libraries. Please note: Due to the “Terrorist Attack Emergency” (Vigipirate) plan, the return boxes are closed until further notice.
Please note: You are responsible for the resources and materials you borrow. Any item that is lost, stolen, or damaged must be replaced.
Access to Desktop Computers
To access the desktop computers, please visit the front desk at your University Library to create an account , OR create your username and password online: go to https://cead.umontpellier.fr/premieredemande and follow the instructions.
Once activated, this account will give you access to all public computers at UM’s University Libraries for one year.
You are a registered external reader
You can borrow materials and/or read them on site:
By presenting your external library card, you can borrow 10 items for a period of 21 days.
Return of Your Documents
You can return your borrowed materials at the university library reception desk during library hours.
Return boxes are always available in front of the Science, Richter, and Medicine (UPM) libraries. Please note: Due to the “Terrorist Attack Emergency” (Vigipirate) plan, the return boxes are closed until further notice.
Please note: You are responsible for the resources and materials you borrow. Any item that is lost, stolen, or damaged must be replaced.
Access to Desktop Computers
To access the desktop computers, please visit the front desk at your University Library to create an account , OR create your username and password online: go to https://cead.umontpellier.fr/premieredemande and follow the instructions.
Once activated, this account will give you access to all public computers at UM’s University Libraries for one year.
REQUESTING A DOCUMENT THAT CANNOT BE FOUND IN MONTPELLIER'S UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
The document you are looking for is not available in the University of Montpellier catalog; however, it can be requested from another library in France or elsewhere in the world through the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service. This service requires a fee and is available only to registered users (students and staff of the University of Montpellier, as well as external patrons).