Library
Library of the Wrocław Academy of Business in Applied Sciences
The University Library has a constantly updated, extensive collection of scientific literature in paper and electronic versions. Our resources include more than 20,000 specialized publications in Polish and English, from such fields as management, information technology, logistics, tourism, finance and accounting, law, banking or communications, including textbooks for foreign languages and Polish as a foreign language.
We also have access to databases and online platforms. For those interested in current information from the world, we have an offer of several different magazines in Polish and English on a permanent subscription.
How to use the Library?
In order to use the Library’s collection, you need to come to us in person, with a valid document proving your status as a student, lecturer or employee of WAB. On the basis of the document, we set up a User Account in the Prolib library system. We do not issue library cards. Each user receives a User Number, e.g. 13345, which, together with the password provided by the Library employee, should be noted in order to log in to the Integro library catalog using them. Instructions on how to use the Integro catalog in the next tab.
SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- A user (except lecturers) can borrow 7 books at a time for a period of one month; after this time, the deadline for returning books can be extended by contacting by email at: [email protected] or by phone: 71 333 11 10 with the Library;
- For each day of delayed return of books, the system charges a fee of 50 gr, so it is worth keeping an eye on the deadline for returning books to the Library and remember to extend it.
Book retention fees should be paid to- bank account number: 04 1500 1155 1211 5005 3031 0000
- title of payment: library
- On days and hours when the Library is closed, you can leave books for return at the University Reception;
- Periodicals and the handheld book collection can be used only on the spot, in the Reading Room.
Integro catalog and search engine
The catalog covers the entire book collection in the Library and is updated on a regular basis. It has rich search capabilities to help users quickly discern the book resources. It is simple and intuitive in use. Searching can be done by specifying a particular title or author, as well as with the help of subject passwords.
The Integro library catalog is used not only to search for publications, but also to remotely borrow e-books in our collection.
The catalog can be used anywhere there is Internet access. If a user just wants to browse the collection, he does not have to log in. However, if he wants to reserve a particular publication or borrow an e-book, he must log in.
1. login to Integro directory
In order to log in you need an individual User Number (login) and a password given to the User when creating an account by a Library employee (the first password is generated by the system, then the user can change it).
2. search for items in the catalog
We can search for individual items in the catalog by title, author or subject.
3. ordering paper publications
After clicking on a particular publication, we will see all the necessary information and the catalog number (signature) of the book with the designation respectively: M – Warehouse, CZ – Reading Room. Books from the Warehouse are intended for borrowing outside, books from the Reading Room are made available on the spot, in exceptional cases they can also be borrowed for a short period at the user’s request. It is a good idea to note the reference number and give it to the Library employee, as it streamlines the borrowing process.
4. e-book lending
To search for electronic documents in the catalog, select the appropriate format on the side panel, as shown in the first screenshot. Below. Then the system will search for the “set” items only in electronic version (second screenshot). After clicking on a given title, we can check its availability and borrow it online by entering the command: Action. We remind you that the user must be logged in to perform this operation.
Electronic databases in the Library’s resources
LEGIMI
The library provides WAB faculty, staff and students with access codes to the Legimi platform, where you can find thousands of electronic publications (e-books and audiobooks) of various types: from fiction to popular science and scientific items.
To access the Legimi platform, you need to download the Legimi application and then register (create an account) on our Library’s dedicated website, using the PIN code you received at the Library. Legimi will send an activation link and password to the email address you provided. The PIN is valid for 30 days from the moment of activation. After that, you only need to enter a new PIN code, for which you should contact a Library staff member by writing to: [email protected]
VIRTUAL LIBRARY OF SCIENCE (WBN)
The Virtual Library of Science (WBN) is a program to purchase and make available worldwide knowledge resources in the form of electronic journals, books and databases for Polish academic and scientific institutions. The program is subsidized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Thanks to participation in this program, our Library provides all interested parties with free access to scientific databases from all over the world, such as Wiley, Springer, Science Direct, Elsevier, Nature,com, Infona or EBSCO
The link to the databases only works within our university.
IBUK LIBRA
The Library also has access to several thousand electronic scholarly publications on the IBUK Libra platform, in fields corresponding to the subjects taught at our university. To access WAB resources on the IBUK Libra platform, send an e-mail to the Library, at [email protected]. The user will receive instructions on how to use the platform and an individual access code, valid indefinitely. Access to this platform can be used by all people associated with our university: staff, faculty and students.
room 0/12
tel. +48 71 333 11 10
e-mail [email protected]
Monday – Tuesday 9:00 – 18:00
Wednesday – Friday 9:00 – 16:00
Saturday 9:00 – 15:00
Karolina Koniecka
Library Manager
e-mail [email protected]
Marcela Banaszczyk
Library Specialist
e-mail [email protected]