- Who can borrow?
The following members of the IESE community may borrow library materials:
- Professors
- Students (including GEMBA and PhD)
- IESE Staff
- IESE Alumni Members
An IESE ID card is required to borrow items.
- How do I borrow books using the Self Check machine?
You can borrow items yourself using the Self Check machine, available in both the Barcelona and Madrid libraries:
- Swipe your IESE card.
- Select Check Out.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Choose Print Receipt or Email Receipt to view your due dates.
📌 Important: You cannot borrow if you:
• Have overdue items, or
• Have reached your maximum loan limit.
- How do I return books?
• Use the Self Check machine and then place the items in the Book Drop next to the machine.
• If the library is closed, use the external Book Drop located outside the main door.
- Loan limits and borrowing conditions:
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👤 User Category
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📘 Max Books
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⏳ Loan Period
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🔁 Renewals (online)
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Students
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5
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30 days
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2 times
|
|
GEMBA Students
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5
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Flexible (until next module)
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2 times
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Faculty
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30
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30 days (extendable up to 1 year)
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2 times
|
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Researchers & Staff
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7
|
30 days
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2 times
|
|
Alumni Members
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5
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30 days
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2 times
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|
Alumni (non-members)
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0
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0
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0
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📌 Notes:
- Some books (e.g., recommended reading) are excluded from loan or have a shorter loan period (e.g., 7-day weekly loan).
- Faculty may request extended loans (up to an academic year) for selected items.
- Renewals can be made online unless the book has been requested by another user.
- To renew beyond 2 times, bring the item to the Library Desk.
- You are responsible for all borrowed items under your account.
- What happens if I have overdue books?
- Overdue items block borrowing and renewal privileges.
- You must return overdue items before you can:
- Renew other books
- Borrow new materials
- How can I manage my loans?
- Go to My Library Card (via Discovery)
- Sign in with your IESE credentials (@iese.edu or @iese.net)
- View borrowed items and renew online
- Want to know more?
Visit the full policy page: IESE Library Borrowing Policies
