FAQ

Yes, you can remotely access the electronic resources subscribed to by ISEG. 

However, not all databases can be consulted via the internet. Bloomberg bases, EIKON | DATASTREAM, can only be consulted from equipment installed at ISEG. 

To access the Databases outside ISEG, you must configure the proxy in your internet browser. Data to configure the proxy:

proxy server: proxy.iseg.ulisboa.pt  

port: 3128 

For more information, see the manual on the publications page (/aquila/unit/CIISEG/publications/manuals,-maps-and-minutes) of the DSI. When accessing the internet, you must enter your username and password.

1. Access the bibliographic catalog – https://catalogo-iseg.biblioteca.ulisboa.pt/;

2. Search by title, author, subjects and others;

3. In the left sidebar, in the “Refine search” menu, select the “Document type” tab, select the “Book” option.

1. Access the bibliographic catalog – https://catalogo-iseg.biblioteca.ulisboa.pt/;

2. Search by title, author, subjects and others;

3. In the left sidebar, in the “Refine search” menu, select the “Periodical publication” tab;

4. In the selected record, check that the option “Online resources” is visible, allowing you to access the publication in electronic format.

1. Access the bibliographic catalog – https://catalogo-iseg.biblioteca.ulisboa.pt/;

2. Search by title, author, subjects and others;

3. In the left sidebar, in the “Refine search” menu, select the “Type of document” tab, select the options “Master's dissertation” or “Doctoral thesis”;

4. In the selected record, check that the option “Online resources” is displayed, which allows you to access the document in electronic format.

Comprehensive search:

The catalog presents two refinement options according to the type of search intended.

1. Access the bibliographic catalog – https://catalogo-iseg.biblioteca.ulisboa.pt/;

2. Search by title, author or subject;

3. In the left sidebar, in the “Refine search” menu, select the options you want.

Specific search:

1. Select “Advanced Search” which allows you to:

• combine multiple search terms using Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT);

• filter results by:

1. type of document;

2. location and availability;

3. language;

4. chronological limit (publication date range).

Creating thematic lists allows you to store sets of bibliographic records by area of interest/theme in your personal space. To create a list:

1. Access the bibliographic catalog at https://catalogo-iseg.biblioteca.ulisboa.pt/;

2. Select the “Authentication” option to access the personal space by inserting your ISEG credentials (….@iseg.ulisboa.pt);

3. Carry out the desired search;

4. Select the records you want to add to the list;

5. In the field “My lists”, select the option “New list”;

6. Assign a name to the new list and finish with the “Save” option.

1. Access the bibliographic catalog – https://catalogo-iseg.biblioteca.ulisboa.pt/;

2. Search by title, author or subject;

3. In the left sidebar, in the “Refine search” menu, select “Didactic library book”;

4. Select the desired title(s) to obtain the location;

5. In the “Exemplars” table, in the “Type of document” tab, you will find the information “Didactic library book”.

The didactic library books belong to the bibliography recommended by the professors and have a shorter borrowing time.

All publications displayed in open access are classified according to the Classification Plan of the US Library of Congress. 

This plan is alphanumeric from A to Z and has the particularity of synthesizing within each of the subjects, first the Reference and General Works, Congresses and Collective Works. It then summarizes the so-called Text Books (Theories), followed by the applications of the referred subjects. 

In the particular case of the ISEG Library, being the main collection of works in the areas of Economics, Finance, Management and related Social Sciences, almost all of the collection is classified as Class H – Social Sciences. A summary of the classification of this class (class H) is presented below.

H1-H99	Social Sciences (General)	2nd floor
HA1-HA4737	Social Statistics (General)	2nd floor
HB1–HB3840	Economics - Economic Theory	2nd floor
HC10-HC1085	Economic History and Conditions (General)	2nd floor
HD28- HD9999	Economic History and Conditions-Sectors	2nd floor
HE1-HE9900	Transport and Communications	2nd floor
HF1- HF6182	Business	2nd floor
HG1- HG9999	finance	2nd floor
HJ9- HJ9995	Public finances	3rd floor
HM1- HM299	Sociology	3rd floor
HN1-HN991	Social History, Social Conditions	3rd floor
HQ1-HQ2044	Family, Marriage, Women	3rd floor
HS1-HS3369	Associations, Societies	3rd floor
HT51-HT1595	Communities, Social Classes, Races	3rd floor
HV1- HV9960	Social Work, Social Pathology	3rd floor
HX1-HX970.7	Socialism, Communism, Anarchism	3rd floor

Yes. After carrying out the search, access the list of results and click on the desired record. The “Copy Copies” table provides information on the number of copies, location, quota (label on the spine of the documents) and publication status.

The quota is an alphanumeric code, consisting of numbers and letters that allows you to locate the book on the shelf.

The dimension of the works reflects the subject dealt with in the same and the respective color label on the spine:

The shelves are organized in alphanumeric order, starting with A (2nd floor) and ending with Z (3rd floor).

Example:

For works located in “Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão ISEG (iseg)”

Quota: HB171.5.K56 1976

HB171.5.	Subject
K56	Author
1976	Date

First, locate the floor with the letters HB (floor 2). Once the area has been identified, the work is located on the shelf.

At the top of each shelf is a plate with the extreme dimensions (first and last) of that shelf. Once the shelf is identified, just follow the numbering of the subject and author and date. The order is alphabetical and the numbering is ascending.

When dimension is more complex: HC260.S9.E36 1976

HC260.S9	Subject
E36	Author
1976	Date

The procedure is equivalent, the HC is located then, inside the HC the number 260, and then the S9.

For works located at “Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão ISEG-Deposito”, request the work from library staff. 

The documents that are in deposit are identified in the search in the “Exemplars” table, in the “Location” tab.

Example: ISEG-Deposito

It means that the publication cannot be requested, that is, it will only be possible to consult it in the library's reading rooms. Such as:  

• reference publications (dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, repertoires);

• publications that make up the special and reserved funds;

• periodical publications;

• publications that are rare or considered difficult to acquire;

• publications that are in poor condition.

No registration is required to search the bibliographic catalogue. To perform a search, go to https://catalogo-iseg.biblioteca.ulisboa.pt/.

Search the bibliographic catalog available at https://catalogo-iseg.biblioteca.ulisboa.pt/;

2. Locate the book on the shelves;

3. Remove the book and go to a library employee, who will borrow it and indicate the return date.

1. In the bibliographic catalog available at https://catalogo-iseg.biblioteca.ulisboa.pt/;

2. Search by title, author or subject to confirm the existence of the book in the library;

3. In the list of results, check the Availability field (if there are copies available for loan).

If it shows a return date, it means that the book is not available since it is requested by the indicated date.

• In the bibliographic catalog available at – https://catalogo-iseg.biblioteca.ulisboa.pt/:

1st access your personal account in the “Authentication” option (upper right corner);

2nd select the “Authentication” option to access the personal space by inserting the ISEG credentials (….@iseg.ulisboa.pt); 

3rd carry out the search for the intended publication; 

           4th check the option “book” and confirm the reservation; 

• At library service counters;

• By email (biblioteca@iseg.ulisboa.pt).

• In the bibliographic catalog available at https://catalogo-iseg.biblioteca.ulisboa.pt/: 

1º select the “Authentication” option (upper right corner) to access the personal space by inserting the ISEG credentials (….@iseg.ulisboa.pt);

2nd select the “My summary” tab and access the “Reservations” option;

3rd click on “Cancel” (button in red);

• At library service counters;

• By email (library@iseg.ulisboa.pt).

• In the bibliographic catalog available at https://catalogo-iseg.biblioteca.ulisboa.pt/: 

1º select the “Authentication” option (upper right corner) to access the personal space by inserting the ISEG credentials (….@iseg.ulisboa.pt);

2nd select the “My summary” tab and access the “Reservations” option.

• At library service desks

By email (library@iseg.ulisboa.pt)

• In the bibliographic catalog available at https://catalogo-iseg.biblioteca.ulisboa.pt/: 

1º select the “Authentication” option (upper right corner) to access the personal space by inserting the ISEG credentials (….@iseg.ulisboa.pt);

2nd select the “My summary” tab and access the “Borrowed” option;

3rd select the type of renewal you want: “renew selected” or “renew all”;

• At library service counters;

• By email (library@iseg.ulisboa.pt).

In the bibliographic catalog available at https://catalogo-iseg.biblioteca.ulisboa.pt/:  

• 1º select the “Authentication” option (upper right corner) to access the personal space by inserting the ISEG credentials (….@iseg.ulisboa.pt);     
• 2nd select the “My summary” tab and access the “Reservations” option;
• 3º consult the information present in the “State” column, which may be:

“Pending” – means that the reserved publication has not yet been returned; 

“copy reserved” – the publication is now available.

You also receive an email from the library informing you that the reserved publication is now available and will be kept for two days.

• In the bibliographic catalog available at https://catalogo-iseg.biblioteca.ulisboa.pt/:

1. select the “Authentication” option (upper right corner) to access the personal space by inserting your ISEG credentials (….@iseg.ulisboa.pt);
2. in the “my summary” tab, access “Loans” and check the return date of the borrowed copy(s).

• At library service desks 
• By email (library@iseg.ulisboa.pt)

If it is impossible to go to the library, the return of books can be carried out by third parties or by sending them by registered mail. In this case, the postmark date is the one considered in the verification of compliance with the return date and possible application of a penalty for delay.

Can I ask a colleague to return the books I ordered?

Yes. Your books may be returned by third parties.

Yes. To take advantage of the home loan service, you must apply for the External User Card at libraries.

Its issuance is made under the following conditions:

• payment of an annuity of (euro) €100;

• Presentation of Citizen's Card and proof of address.

No. The home loan is available to holders of a student card or External User Card, and is personal and non-transferable.

No. Books with a Reserved status can only be consulted in person at the library.

No. The reservation of a book is only allowed if it is requested by another user. If the copy is available on the shelf, it is necessary to go to the library to request or consult it.

Personal space allows:

• renew loans;

• make and cancel reservations for publications; 

• Consult:

• loans and penalties;

• personal data;

• search and borrowing history;

• thematic lists.

The duration of the home loan and number of works to be requested simultaneously

is variable according to the type of document and type of reader:

	number of works	Works from the Didactic Library	Works of the General Bibliography	non-book material
Degree Students	2	3 days	8 days	–
Master's and Postgraduate Students	4	3 days	15 days	–
Professors/Researchers/PhD Students	20	8 days	30 days	8 days
External Users	2	3 days	8 days	–

You have the possibility to carry out up to three (3) consecutive renewals, as long as the copies you have are not reserved by other users or after the return deadline.

All publications can be requested for home reading, except for periodicals, reference works, dictionaries and publications from the reserved fund, with on-site loan available.   

The audiovisual material can only be requested by ISEG professors.

The return of publications after the loan period implies the application of the following penalties:

 – Delays of up to 15 days – suspension of the right to request publications, while the delay is verified, and payment of a handling fee of €1.00 per day and for each publication retained. 
– From the 16th day of delay – in addition to the office fee and penalties mentioned above, the reader is subject to the suspension of the right to request publications for three (3) months, counted from the date of return.

Damage to a publication is understood to be tearing, cutting, writing, underlining, scratching, soiling or wetting pages or covers, as well as tearing off or rendering useless any stamps or other signs placed by the services.

The loss or damage of publications implies their replacement or compensation for an amount equal to their price.

Users who attempt to withdraw publications from the library without prior request will be deprived of their reader's card for a period of one year and may be subject to disciplinary proceedings.