Library

With over 145,000 volumes, including books, theses, national and international journals, and a vast array of online resources, the library offers a wealth of knowledge. Materials published since 2000 are freely accessible, while older publications are housed in the storage area.

Students and staff can access online resources both from library computers and remotely. The spacious, well-lit Reading Room, with seating for up to 200 users, provides an ideal space for study and research. The library's website and bulletin board are regularly updated to keep users informed on the latest developments.

Thanks to its expansive collection and continuous service improvements, the library is a vital hub of learning and academic support at the Faculty of Law.

Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Address
University of Ljubljana
Faculty of Law
Poljanski nasip 2
SI-1000 Ljubljana

Contact Information
E-mail: knjiznica@pf.uni-lj.si
Telephone: +386 1 42 03 231
Telephone: +386 1 42 03 232

Borrowing and Circulation

Library materials published since 2000 may be accessed freely, while materials published before 2000 are located in the storage area. Users should order materials located in the storage area at the Circulation Desk. The waiting period is one hour.

Library materials are arranged in 11 categories:

• PC – Civil Law

• PD – Labour Law

• PEF – Economy and Sociology

• PFI – Philosophy of Law

• PH – History of Law

• PJ – Public Law

• PK – Criminal Law

• PL – Legislation

• PR – Periodicals

• PZ – Collections of Scientific Papers

• PV – Varia

Within a particular category, items are arranged alphabetically, by either title or author. Legislation is additionally arranged by the country of origin. The library also has a reference collection consisting of encyclopaedias, dictionaries, textbooks, legislation, official gazettes and periodicals. Reference materials can be used in the library or, if borrowed from the library, must be returned on the same day. Other library materials (books, theses) that can be borrowed from the library are due back in 30 days. A user may borrow a maximum of 15 (fifteen) items. Users can find a particular library item by consulting a librarian or by using the card catalogues or the online COBISS+ catalogues.

A library membership card is issued by the library to be used for borrowing, renewal, orders, reservations and interlibrary loan of all materials. The library membership card is issued to a user when they visit the library in person. The user is required to provide an identity document and a temporary residence permit. They also need to sign a filled-out registration form.

Erasmus+ students can use their student cards as library membership cards, and they are free of membership fees in all libraries of the University of Ljubljana. To receive the official transcript of records, Erasmus+ students should obtain the library certificate of fulfilled obligations, stating that they have returned all borrowed items and have no unpaid library fines.

Upon registration, a user is also provided with a password to their My COBISS profile (My library) which can be used for orders, reservations and renewals, as well as notifications via an e-mail address.

Library items can also be ordered, reserved or renewed in person at the Circulation Desk, by phone or by e-mail.

Ordered and reserved items must be collected within 5 (five) business days.

Items cannot be renewed if they are overdue or have been reserved by other user(s) of the library.

The library also provides an interlibrary loan service of either hard or soft copies of reading materials owned by other libraries.

Library Guidelines

To ensure a welcoming and comfortable environment for all users, we kindly ask that you observe the following guidelines during your visit:

• Personal Belongings: Please leave coats, jackets, bags, and other personal items in the lockers provided at the library entrance.

• Quiet Environment: Set your phone to silent and speak softly to help maintain a quiet atmosphere for studying.

• Food and Drink: Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the library.

• Health and Safety: Please follow the latest safety protocols to help prevent the spread of transmissible diseases.

• Seat Reservations: Reservations for seating are not available.

• Personal Belongings: The library is not responsible for personal items left unattended.

• Security: The library is equipped with an electronic alarm system to protect materials. Before leaving, please check out all borrowed items at the Circulation Desk.

• Video Surveillance: For your security, the library is under video surveillance.

Thank you for helping us maintain a productive and safe space for everyone!