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1. HOURS
2. USERS
3. LIBRARY GUIDELINES
4. CONSORTIUM GUIDELINES

HOURS

Ulima communityExternal users
Regular semesterSummer semesterUniversities ConsortiumOther universities

Monday to Friday
From 7:00 to 22:00 hours

Saturday
From 8:00 to 18:00 hours

Monday to Thursday 
From 7:00 to 20:00 hours

Friday
From 7:00 to 13:00 hours

Tuesday and Thursday
Regular semester:
From 8:00 to 22:00 hours
Summer semester:
From 8:00 to 20:00 hours
Wednesday
Regular semester:
From 8:00 to 22:00 hours
Summer semester:
From 8:00 to 20:00 hours

Access for external users and students from the Universities Consortium is suspended during the University's year-end institutional break. For more information, contact biblioteca@ulima.edu.pe 

USERS

Ulima CommunityUsuarios externos
  • Undergraduate students, graduate students, Executive Education participants, exchange students, nondegree students, and alumni.
  • Psychology interns.
  • Faculty members, internship supervisor, and teaching assistants. 
  • University administrators and administrative staff.
  • Pre-Lima students.
  • Students, alumni, and faculty from the Universities Consortium.
  • Students and faculty from other universities.
  • Authorized external users.

 

For in-library access, external users must meet the following requirements:

Universities ConsortiumPre-LimaOther universities*
  • Valid student or faculty ID card.
  • National Identity Document (DNI).
  • Valid Pre-Lima ID card.
  • National Identity Document (DNI).
  • Students in their seventh semester or above.
  • Letter of introduction from their university stating the purpose of the visit (original and copy.)
  • Valid student or faculty ID card.
  • National Identity Document (DNI).

* Printed these are not available for consultation. 

 

Access for external users and students from the Universities Consortium is suspended during the University's year-end institutional break. For more information, contact biblioteca@ulima.edu.pe

LIBRARY GUIDELINES

LIBRARY GUIDELINES

BOOKS LOANS AND RENEWALS

LOST BOOKS

RECOMMENDATIONS

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES

GROUP STUDY ROOM

COMPUTERS

PHOTOCOPIES

SCANNED

CONSORTIUM LIBRARY GUIDELINES

  1. Faculty members, regularly enrolled students, and alumni of the universities that make up the Universities Consortium—Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Universidad del Pacífico, and Universidad de Lima—may access the libraries of participating institutions. Alumni are eligible to use consortium libraries for up to three years after completing their studies.
  2. Users must present a valid identification document issued by their home institution, such as a student or faculty ID card, when requesting library services. Users who do not have valid identification must contact their home university's library to obtain the required authorization.
  3. Users must present a valid identification document issued by their home institution, such as a student or faculty ID card, when requesting library services. Users who do not have valid identification must contact their home university's library to obtain the required authorization.
  4. Available collections:
    4.1 Printed books and journals from the general collection.
    4.2 Theses (subject to each university's regulations.)
    4.3 Open-access electronic resources.
    4.4 Audiovisual materials.
  5. Consortium users are required to comply with the regulations and policies of the university library they are visiting.

Approved by the General Assembly on March 23, 2023.

VIEW THE CONSORTIUM GUIDELINES

SERVICES

SERVICES

BIBLIOCHAT
CONSULTATIONS
SIMILARITY REPORTS
MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
ASK A LIBRARIAN

ASK A LIBRARIAN

The Universidad de Lima library offers three ways to get assistance from our librarians.

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1. IN PERSON
2. BIBLIOCHAT
3. EMAIL

IN PERSON

Visit any library service desk to receive assistance from one of our librarians.

Hours
Monday to Friday, from 7:00 to 22:00 hours
Saturday, from 8:00 to 13:00 hours

BIBLIOCHAT

Library’s online reference service, available to the entire Ulima community. Receive real-time assistance and research support through live chat with one of our librarians.

Access BiblioChat here.

You may also visit any library service desk or email your questions to biblioteca@ulima.edu.pe

Our service hours may not always match your study schedule. However, our librarians will respond to every inquiry as quickly as possible, based on its complexity.

Hours

Summer semester
Monday to Thursday, from 7:00 to 20:00 hours
Friday, from 7:00 to 13:00 hours

Regular semester
Monday to Friday, from 7:00 to 22:00 hours
Saturday, from 8:00 to 18:00 hours

 

EMAIL

Although our service hours may not always coincide with your study schedule, our librarians will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible, depending on its complexity.

Send your questions to biblioteca@ulima.edu.pe

ONLINE CONSULTATIONS

ONLINE CONSULTATIONS

This service is available exclusively to members of the Ulima community.

Consultations are offered via Zoom or in person by appointment, subject to librarian availability. Each session lasts up to 30 minutes.

Available topics include:

SIMILARITY REPORTS

SIMILARITY REPORTS

This service is available to undergraduate, master's, and PhD students, as well as Universidad de Lima alumni, to help them review the similarity level of academic papers and other scholarly work during the writing process as part of the University's plagiarism prevention efforts.

The library provides similarity reports using Turnitin and SafeAssign, depending on the characteristics of the academic work.

The reports issued by the library are for reference only. The course instructor or thesis advisor is responsible for generating the official similarity report.

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1. SAFEASSIGN SIMILARITY REPORTS
2. TURNITIN SIMILARITY REPORTS
3. HOURS
4. SUBMISSION FORM
SAFEASSIGN SIMILARITY REPORTS

SAFEASSIGN SIMILARITY REPORTS

This service is available to students who wish to review the similarity level of academic papers or internal-use academic documents as part of the University's plagiarism prevention efforts.

SERVICE GUIDELINES

Please review the following requirements before submitting your document:

  • Requests must be submitted only through the online form. The email address provided must be your Ulima institutional email account, as your similarity report will be sent to that address.
  • The uploaded file must not exceed 80 MB to ensure it is successfully submitted.
  • The document must include the cover page and the main body of the paper. A table of contents and appendices are not required. Requests that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.
  • Only documents affiliated with Universidad de Lima will be accepted.
  • Reports will be sent as soon as possible. Processing times depend on service demand.

Upload your research paper using the following form.

Go to the form

TURNITIN SIMILARITY REPORTS

This service is intended for reviewing the similarity level of academic work intended for external dissemination, including theses, research papers, and scholarly articles.

SERVICE GUIDELINES

Please review the following requirements before submitting your document:

  • Requests must be submitted only through the online form. The email address provided must be your Ulima institutional email account, as your similarity report will be sent to that address.
  • The uploaded file must not exceed 80 MB to ensure it is successfully submitted.
  • The document must include the cover page and the main body of the paper. A table of contents and appendices are not required. Requests that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.
  • Only documents affiliated with Universidad de Lima will be accepted.
  • The library does not exclude sources from the originality report to reduce the similarity percentage. This function is reserved exclusively for the course instructor or thesis advisor when issuing the official originality report.
  • Reports will be sent as soon as possible. Processing times depend on service demand.

Upload your research paper using the following form.

Go to the form

HOURS

HOURS

Summer semester

Monday to Thursday, from 7:00 to 19:00 hours
Friday, from 7:00 to 12:00 hours

Regular semester

Monday to Friday, from 7:00 to 21:00 hours
Saturdays, from 8:00 to 17:00 hours

Requests are processed in the order they are received. Submissions received after 9:00 hours will be processed on the next business day.

SUBMISSION FORM

SUBMISSION FORM

Upload your research paper using the following form.

MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT

MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT

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1. MANAGE YOUR LIBRARY ACCOUNT
2. RENEW BORROWED BOOKS
3. VIEW YOUR LIBRARY ACCOUNT
4. RECOMMEND A PURCHASE
VIEW YOUR LIBRARY ACCOUNT

VIEW YOUR LIBRARY ACCOUNT

Review your current loans and update your library password.

LOG IN

RECOMMEND A PURCHASE

RECOMMEND A PURCHASE

Recommend the purchase of new titles or additional copies of materials already included in the library’s collection.

Note: All purchase recommendations are subject to review by the Collection Development Department.

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

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1. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

The library provides personalized research assistance and support services for users with accessibility needs, including individuals with disabilities and older adults.

Available resources include:

  • Assistive technology and specialized software that provide access to academic content, particularly for students with visual impairments.
  • JAWS screen reader software, which converts on-screen text into speech.
  • C-PEN Reader 2, a portable reading device that reads printed text aloud using digital voice technology.
  • Databases and subject guides that provide access to audiobook resources.

A private study space staffed by trained personnel who provide individualized assistance.

For more information, contact biblioteca@ulima.edu.pe

NEW SPACES

NEW SPACES

LEARNING SPACES
SPACE FOR ACADEMIC WORK
EXHIBITION ROOM
LEARNING SPACES

LEARNING SPACES

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1. TRAINING ROOM
2. INNOVATION ROOMS
3. LEARNING HUB
TRAINING ROOM

TRAINING ROOM

A dedicated space for workshops, courses, and training programs offered by the library. These activities are integrated into the curricula of the University's academic programs and support the progressive development of information literacy and digital skills.

The room accommodates up to 36 participants and is equipped with laptops and a projector. 

Use of this space is coordinated through the library’s librarians, who organize and facilitate all activities conducted in the room.

INNOVATION ROOMS

INNOVATION ROOMS

Designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and the development of innovative academic projects, these rooms promote active learning, teamwork, and idea generation in a flexible and dynamic environment.

The library features two innovation rooms, each accommodating up to 30 participants.

One room is equipped with laptops for digital activities, research, and content creation. The other features specialized collaborative furniture, making it ideal for project discussions and group activities.

Both rooms include interactive touchscreen displays and network connections for laptops and mobile devices, enabling seamless collaboration and information sharing in a technology-rich environment.

Use of these spaces is coordinated through the library’s librarians, who organize and facilitate all scheduled activities.

SALA HUB DE APRENDIZAJE

SALA HUB DE APRENDIZAJE

A private space designed for research consultations, academic advising, and collaborative learning.

The room accommodates up to 12 participants and features an interactive touchscreen display and network connections for laptops and mobile devices.

Use of this space is coordinated through the library’s librarians, who organize and facilitate all scheduled activities.

ACADEMIC WORK SPACES

Academic Work Spaces

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1. CREATION ROOMS
2. SALAS DE ESTUDIO GRUPAL
3. SALAS DE VISIONADO
4. SALA DE POSGRADO
5. ZONA DE RECURSOS ELECTRÓNICOS
CREATION ROOMS

CREATION ROOMS

Individual workspaces equipped with high-performance computers and specialized software for graphic design, multimedia production, CAD applications, artificial intelligence, financial analysis, and data analytics. These rooms enable students and faculty to develop academic, creative, and research projects.

The library offers:

  • 4 creation rooms
  • 4 CAD rooms (Computer-aided design)
  • 2 AI tools rooms
  • 2 bloomberg rooms
SALAS DE TRABAJO GRUPAL

SALAS DE TRABAJO GRUPAL

Espacios privados para el desarrollo de actividades académicas y trabajo colaborativo, los cuales integran infraestructura, tecnología y servicios de apoyo, y están orientados a fortalecer las experiencias de aprendizaje.

  • Tercer piso: 2 salas de trabajo grupal
  • Quinto piso: 2 salas de trabajo grupal
  • Sexto piso: 4 salas de trabajo grupal
  • Séptimo piso: 20 salas de trabajo grupal

La reserva de los espacios se realiza directamente a través del portal Ulima.

Revisar las normas de uso.   

SALAS DE VISIONADO

SALAS DE VISIONADO

Espacios privados para la visualización de material audiovisual. Se cuenta con acceso a plataformas de recursos electrónicos como Plex y la base de datos Academic Video Online.

  • Sexto piso: 4 salas de visionado
  • TV Smart de 65” con conexión a internet y cable HDMI

La reserva de los espacios se realiza directamente a través del portal Ulima.

Revisar las normas de uso.

SALA DE POSGRADO

SALA DE POSGRADO

Espacios privados para estudiantes de maestría y doctorado, diseñados para el desarrollo de actividades académicas, investigación, trabajo colaborativo y reuniones de estudio. 

  • Sexto piso: 3 salas de Posgrado
  • TV Smart de 65” con conexión a internet y cable HDMI

La reserva de los espacios se realiza directamente a través del portal Ulima.

Revisar las normas de uso.

ZONA DE RECURSOS ELECTRÓNICOS

ZONA DE RECURSOS ELECTRÓNICOS

Acceso a computadoras para el uso libre de los recursos o programas que ofrece la Universidad, así como para la consulta de las bases de datos bibliográficas disponibles remotamente y de acceso solo dentro de la Biblioteca. Los equipos también podrán utilizarse para realizar trabajos académicos, ingresar al aula virtual, entre otros. En total, son 198 computadoras, distribuidas de la siguiente manera: 

  • Tercer piso: zona 1 (96 computadoras) y zona 2 (40 computadoras) 
  • Sexto piso: zona 1 (32 computadoras) y zona 2 (28 computadoras)

Para acceder, es necesario colocar el usuario y la contraseña Ulima.

EXHIBITION ROOM

A cultural space located on the floor 5 of the library where subject-based curation showcase both print and digital library resources to promote culture, reading, and critical thinking across the University community. The room features flexible furnishings for a variety of exhibitions, as well as interactive touchscreens and tablets.

OUR COLLECTIONS

OUR COLLECTIONS

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1. GENERAL COLLECTION
2. RECREATIONAL READING COLLECTION
3. JOURNALS COLLECTION
4. THESES COLLECTION
5. CARLOS CUETO FERNANDINI COLLECTION
6. EMILIO HARTH TERRÉ COLLECTION

The library’s primary collection includes books and reference materials covering the University's main academic disciplines. The collection is located on the floor 5 and 6 of the library.

Located on the floor 4, the Recreational Reading Collection houses approximately 8,730 literary titles available to students, faculty, and administrative staff.

This welcoming and flexible space encourages voluntary reading and helps foster a lifelong reading culture within the University community.

A collection of academic, scientific, and general-interest periodicals available for in-library use.

This collection contains these and other research projects completed by students and alumni as part of the requirements for obtaining an academic degree. Printed theses submitted through 2015 are available in the library. The collection is located in the silent reading room on the floor 6.

Photocopying and scanning of thesis materials are not permitted.

Located on the floor 5, the Carlos Cueto Fernandini Collection houses rare books, including art books, encyclopedias, and other historical editions preserved as part of the University's institutional heritage under the library-museum concept.

To consult this collection, contact biblioteca@ulima.edu.pe

 

This collection consists of books and archival materials donated by Architect Emilio Harth Terré in 1982. It includes manuscripts, correspondence, architectural drawings, and photographs related to architecture and other disciplines connected with Peru. The collection is available to researchers interested in Peruvian architecture.

To consult this collection, contact biblioteca@ulima.edu.pe

INFORMATION LITERACY AND DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING

INFORMATION LITERACY AND DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING

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2. TYPES OF TRAINING
3. SELF-LEARNING
4. TUTORIALS
5. OUR MODEL
WHAT WE OFFER

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer both in-person and online training, complemented by self-learning modules and specialized tutorials on information management.

Our training program includes 11 modules organized into three progressive learning areas:

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: BASIC PRINCIPLES
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FOR SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING

TYPES OF TRAINING

TYPES OF TRAINING

Our training program includes a variety of learning opportunities, including orientation sessions, workshops, labs, and webinars.

Participants learn how to:

  • Search databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Passport.
  • Cite and reference sources using the latest APA Style guidelines.
  • Manage research with Mendeley.

And much more.

ORIENTATION
TALLERESLAB
HACKATHONS
WEBINARS

Discover everything the library has to offer through personalized orientation sessions. Sessions are offered regularly throughout the year and are open to all library users.

Format
In person and online

Duration
40 minutes

Faculty
Faculty members may request an orientation session for their classes here

Want to master digital tools and stay ahead in today's digital world? The library invites you to make the most of our TalleresLab workshops, offered both online and in person.

Format
In person and online

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes

Faculty
Faculty members interested in enhancing their students' information literacy skills may request an online or in-person TalleresLab workshop here.

Students
Learn how to search academic databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Passport; create citations and references using the latest edition of APA style; manage your research with Mendeley; and much more.

Register for a TalleresLab workshop here.

Looking to strengthen your APA citation and referencing skills? The library invites you to participate in our APA hackathons—interactive, hands-on sessions designed to answer your questions, improve your academic work, and help you apply APA style correctly.

Format
In person

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes

Faculty
Faculty members interested in strengthening their students' information literacy skills may request an in-person APA hackathon here.

Alumnos
Learn how to create citations and references using the latest edition of APA style.

Register for an APA hackathon here.

The library offers webinars on a wide range of topics, including research skills, database searching, citation and referencing, and effective use of electronic resources.

SELF-LEARNING

SELF-LEARNING

Develop your information management skills through structured self-learning modules that offer the flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere. These modules provide personalized learning opportunities, immediate access to resources, and greater independence throughout the learning processs. 

Explore our modules and develop the skills you need to find, evaluate, and manage information effectively.

TUTORIALS

TUTORIALS

Explore a variety of tutorials designed to help you make the most of the library’s services, resources, and digital tools. Our tutorials support a wide range of academic and research needs.

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OUR MODEL

OUR MODEL

The library has developed an information literacy model to strengthen users' information management skills. Based on the competency-based learning (CBL) approach, the model is aligned with Universidad de Lima's educational model and strategic plan.

Its purpose is to provide librarians with an effective instructional framework that enables users to develop the skills needed to manage information efficiently and adapt to today's evolving information environment.

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RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION

We support the Ulima community throughout every stage of the research and scientific communication process by providing specialized guidance in literature searching, scholarly publishing, research visibility, and editorial management of academic journals.

Request an in-person or virtual consultation here.

If you have questions, contact us biblioteca_investigadores@ulima.edu.pe.

RESEARCH

SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING

VISIBILITY

SCHOLARLY JOURNALS

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Acceso a bases de datos especializadas, guías temáticas, fuentes estadísticas, revistas electrónicas y materiales formativos como tutoriales y módulos de autoaprendizaje. Información confiable para el aprendizaje, la docencia, la investigación académica y el desarrollo de habilidades informacionales en la comunidad universitaria.

ULIMA SCHOLARLY AND RESEARCH OUTPUT

ULIMA SCHOLARLY AND RESEARCH OUTPUT

INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY

The institutional repository is an open-access digital repository that preserves, organizes, and disseminates the University's scholarly and technical output, including publications produced through interinstitutional partnerships. 

This initiative contributes to the country's development by expanding access to knowledge through digital technologies that facilitate the dissemination and long-term preservation of academic information.

JOURNALS PORTAL

An open-access academic portal that organizes, preserves, disseminates, and promotes the international visibility of the intellectual output published in Universidad de Lima's scholarly journals.

The portal features research and outreach articles in the humanities, sciences, and technology.

DIRECTORY

DIRECTORY

AGENDA

AGENDA

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