According to the revised NKUA Libraries’ Rules & Regulations & the Joint Ministerial Degree regarding the operation of Libraries, we are pleased to announce that the Library will operate daily from 08:30 to 16:00, taking all the necessary precautions against the COVID-19 pandemic.
All in-person services are available by appointment only. Priority will be given to the Law Faculty members (students and academic staff).
Wearing a mask is mandatory in all library spaces by patrons and staff alike, while all visitors should apply antiseptic hand gel at the entrance. Patrons eligible to a Covid self-test may be asked to present the document proving it.
READING ROOMS OPERATION
The two reading rooms on the 2nd floor will be available to patrons by appointment only and will operate in two 3-hour shifts daily (40 patrons max.) as follows:
- Law Faculty members: Monday to Friday, 09:00-12:00 or 12:30-15:30.
- External users: Tuesday and Thursday, 09:00-12:00 or 12:30-15:30.
To book a seat in advance, patrons will need to submit a request via <link forms.gle/viYxQcTyvuS2kG85A>this form</link>, indicating their preferred visit date and time and any materials they may need access to. Patrons are kindly advised to remain in the study space indicated to them by the library staff and to observe social distancing during their visit. Access to the bookshelves is not allowed. Prolonged stay beyond the 3-hour mark will have to be arranged beforehand.
USE OF COMPUTERS AND LEGAL DATABASES
Law Faculty members who do not have access to Greek legal databases may book a seat with a computer by sending an e-mail to the Library (law(at)lib.uoa.gr) stating their affiliation with the Faculty and/or registration number.
BORROWING ITEMS
All users may continue utilizing our loan services and may submit their borrowing requests via the following online forms:
Application form for members of the NKUA Law School
Application form for external users
After placing the request, users will promptly receive an e-mail regarding the availability of the requested items and a date for pick-up .
Please keep in mind that your library privileges depend on users status at the University.
- Law School staff may borrow up to 7 items for 15 days and are entitled to one renewal per checkout.
- Post-graduate, PhD and post-PhD students may borrow up to 6 items for 3 days and are entitled to one renewal per checkout.
- Undergraduate students may borrow up to 3 items for 2 days and are entitled to one renewal per checkout.
- External users may borrow up to 3 items, which have to be checked in until closing time.
Depending on the type, the availability and the overall demand for the material requested, the Library will adjust borrowing rules to accommodate as many users as possible.
Journal articles or court decisions not available online via legal databases, Heal-Link or open access legal resources (all available via the NKUA network), may be accessed on-site at the Library and are available for short-time borrowing or reproduction by personal means. Requests for articles and decisions may be placed by filling in the aforementioned forms.
CONTACTING THE LIBRARY
Users may contact the Library on weekdays from 08.30 to 16:30
- by phone (2103688065, 2103688067),
- via our social media (Facebook, Instagram),
- using the Live Chat service available on our website or
- by e-mail (law(at)lib.uoa.gr) – e-mails are replied to on a first come-first served basis.