Self‑Service Printing
IQS offers a self-service printing and copying facility for students, academic staff and administrative staff at the Campus. This service allows you to scan, photocopy and send documents for printing from any type of device, whether Windows, Android, macOS or iOS.
Set up your device by following the instructions on the Virtual Campus (authentication required).
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Internet and Wi‑Fi Access
IQS offers Eduroam, the wireless network for the University Community. To find out how to set it up, visit the Virtual Campus (authentication required).
If you need IT support, please contact the ICT Service.
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University ID card URL
All members of the university community can access the IQS Library with a valid Universitat Ramon Llull ID card, which is personal and non-transferable.
This card is essential for:
- Identifying yourself as a member of the URL, both on and off campus.
- Using the lending service at university libraries in Catalonia that are part of the CSUC network.
- Accessing benefits and discounts across a wide range of cultural and commercial services.
How do I get a Ramon Llull University ID card?
It’s very simple: download the AppURL and log in using your institutional email address and password. For further information, please see the details on the University Smart Card (TUI) service.
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Open Science
Open Science represents a paradigm shift in how scientific research is conduced and disseminated, with the aim of making that research as accessible as possible to society. It is present in all phases of the research process: from project applications and research development to the publication and dissemination of results.
What we offer at IQS Library
- Training on Open Science
- Advice and training for publishing in Open Access
- Management of transformative agreements (APCs) for Open Access publishing
- Deposit of IQS scientific publications in the Institutional Repository DAU
How to practice Open Science
Publish in Open Access
Learn how to ensure that your publications are Open Access from the start of the research project to its completion.
Deposit publications in DAU
At IQS Library, we ensure that IQS’s scientific outputs are deposited in Open Access through the Institutional Repository DAU.
Manage Research Data Openly
Understand what research data is, generate your Research Data Management Plan, and publish it openly in a data repository.
Institutional repository DAU
The Institutional repository DAU helps ensure that IQS research outputs are properly maintained and updated, providing open access to the content and guaranteeing its long‑term preservation within the institutional infrastructure of Universitat Ramon Llull.
What we offer at IQS Library
- Deposit of the accepted manuscript (postprint) or published version of articles, book chapters, and books in the Institutional repository DAU to promote open access to these publications and compliance with funding requirements.
- Deposit of contributions submitted in evaluation processes such as the AQU’s Mèrits de Recerca.
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Request for Documents in Digital Format
With Discovery, you can access numerous articles and book chapters in digital format.
If you cannot find what you need among the IQS collection, expand your search and submit a request: you will receive the document by email within approximately 24 hours.
- Documents are provided in digital format and are for study or research purposes only.
- Complete works (entire books or journal issues) are not provided.
- This service is subject to intellectual property regulations.
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Loan Service
Borrow the materials you need from the IQS Library and other URL libraries.
From My Account, you can:
- Book the materials you’re interested in
- Renew your loans and much more
- View your active loans, reservations, and fines
Can’t find it at the URL?
- Expand your search in Discovery to see if it’s available at another consortium member institution.
Pickup and Return
- You can pick up and return items at any of the URL libraries.
See the Loan Guide for more information.
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Publish your Research
At IQS Library, we help you understand the entire process of publishing your research and how to disseminate it effectively.
What we offer at IQS Library
- Training and guides on how to publish and the different versions of a publication.
- Advice and resources to help you choose the most suitable journal for your research.
- Practical support to help you promote your publications and reach a wider audience.
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Bibliometric Indicators
We provide guidance on identifying and using metrics to assess the quality of scientific journals and the performance of your publications. We help you demonstrate the impact and visibility of your scientific output, thereby strengthening your chances in grant applications and academic evaluation processes.
What we offer at IQS Library
- Training and guides to help you understand the key metrics and indicators used to assess journal quality, the impact of publications, and author visibility.
- Advice on the responsible and appropriate use of impact metrics in evaluation, accreditation, and grant application processes.
- Customized reports, available upon request, on institutional impact and the impact of Departments or Research Groups (citations, visibility, and other indicators).
Researcher Identifiers and Profiles
Nowadays, it is essential to have Researcher Identifiers and Profiles that allow authorship to be unequivocally attributed and linked to the corresponding scientific output. These tools help increase visibility, streamline publication management, and improve the collection of metrics.
What we offer at IQS Library
- Guidance on creating and maintaining your ORCID researcher profile, mandatory in MERIT, the DAU institutional repository, and the Catalonia Research Portal
- Support in reviewing and updating your identifiers in Web of Science (Researcher ID) and Scopus (Author Identifier), both of which are useful for managing and importing publications into MERIT
- Guidelines for standardizing your scholarly signature (first name, last name, affiliation, and variations) to improve the consistency and discoverability of your publications