The University Library Service - SBA

The University Library Service (Servizio Bibliotecario d’Ateneo, SBA) supports teaching, study, research, and Third Mission activities within the University.

The University Library Service consists of:

• University Library Service Directorate (SBA Directorate) – the administrative structure responsible for the overall organisation and management of the library service.
• 17 libraries – organised under the SBA Directorate and grouped into four subject areas:
  • Biomedical
  • Law, Economics and Social Sciences
  • Science
  • Humanities
• The SBA Operational Planning Office, reporting to the Directorate.
• Two Sectors reporting to the Directorate:
  • The Digital Library and Technological Platforms Sector, comprising two offices: the Digital Library Office and the Technological Platforms Office.
  • The Library and Patron Services Sector, comprising two offices: the Office for the University Library Service Back-Office and Office for the University Library Service Front-Office
• Scientific advisory bodies supporting the SBA Directorate and the libraries, providing guidance and consultation:
  • Scientific Library Directors
  • Subject Area Scientific Committees
  • University Library Committee (Commissione d’Ateneo per le Biblioteche, CAB)