Biology CRAI library: quick guide. Academic year 2018-19
Author: CRAI Biblioteca de Biologia
Keywords: User training, CRAI, Biology, library, Universitat de Barcelona, guides

Presentation
The Biology CRAI Library, together with the rest of the libraries of the University of Barcelona, is part of the Learning and Research Resources Centre (CRAI). It aims to meet the needs deriving from the teaching and research activities of the UB community.
The library has a total surface area of 2,455 sq m spread over two floors, and has around 450 reading points.
Access is unrestricted, but most services are available only to members of the UB community.
The collection focuses primarily on biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, biomedicine and the environment.
The library houses the personal archives of internationally renowned former professors, such as Ramon Margalef López and Antoni Prevosti Pelegrín.
Mention must also be made of the Herbarium, a unique collection of common local and regional flora that is updated on a regular basis.

Basic rules and regulations
Users must work in SILENCE
Mobile phones must be switched to silent
Work spaces are available on a first-come first-served basis
No food or drink may be consumed on library premises
Library facilities must be used responsibly

Location

Address - Contact - Opening hours - Transport

Diagonal, 643 — 08028 Barcelona
+34 934 021 567 — craibiologia@ub.edu
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 8pm
7, 33, 60, 63, 67, 75, 78, 113,
H6, L12, L14, L79, L97
Palau Reial
Find all the information about the CRAI on our website (services, resources, special opening hours, FAQs, etc.):
crai.ub.edu

© CRAI, academic year 2018-19

Cercabib
This tool allows you to search all CRAI collections simultaneously, irrespective of the medium, type or location of the resource: paper and electronic copies of books, journals, journal articles, theses, audio-visual materials and more.

My account
Private user area for consulting and renewing current loans, saving and viewing searches, setting up alerts, reserving items, and booking group study rooms. My account also enables you to save lists of desired items and to keep track of your borrowing history.

Wi-Fi and Eduroam network
Wi-Fi is available to all UB users throughout the campus.
You can also access the Internet via the Eduroam network, a worldwide secure mobility service developed for the academic and research community.

Remote access
SIRE (E-Resources Access Service) provides access to the e-resources available at the UB both from inside and outside the University network. This service is only offered to members of the UB community.

Loans
You will need your UB card.
Loan periods:
Green sticker: recommended bibliography (BR), 10 days
Yellow sticker: weekend loan only
Red sticker: not for loan
No sticker: loan period depends on document type and user profile.
Renewals and reservations: available from My account, by telephone or at the loans desk.

Laptop loans
This service is for members of the UB community only. Laptops are only loaned for use within the library.

Computer rooms and group workspaces
· 2 computer rooms
· 5 group study rooms
· 6 group study tables (Sala de Lupes)
· 3 group study tables (Sala Multiús)
· 32 individual study desks
Group workspaces must be booked in advance from My account in Cercabib.

Library consortium loans (PUC)
This free service enables you to request and borrow materials from other CSUC (Consortium of University Services of Catalonia) libraries. Free service.

User training
The Library provides regularly training on how to get the most out of the services and resources on offer. It also organises tailored sessions for specific groups and prepares a range of support materials that can be accessed online.

User Support Service (S@U)
A 24-hour online information and reference service for questions and queries about the library, services and bibliographic searches.

Printed copies
Printouts can be submitted to the Faculty print shop from any computer in the library.

IDs and passwords

UB identifier
alphanumeric code (see registration certificate)
password
Local identifier
Created by adding .alumnes to the part of your UB email address before the @:
Example: jmartf006@alumnes.ub.edu:
id: jmartf006.alumnes
Password
Use your local identifier to access the resources and services offered by the CRAI.