Actualités
This page contains the most up-to-date information.
Wearing a surgical mask is mandatory at all times in the Library, but without distancing between individuals.
Access to the Library
The Library is open to all. Check our opening hours.
You must make a reservation to use a computer workstation in room L-7607 or a study room.
You may freely access (without a reservation) the other places and bookshelves. Please follow the rules in assigned areas for silent individual work. Teamwork is allowed in collaborative areas.
Bring your Polytechnique Montréal ID card and make sure you are aware of the sanitary instructions and the conditions of access to the buildings and services established by the institution.
Visitors from outside of the Polytechnique community: you must report to the staff at the Library entrance to indicate your presence and register.
To find out how to borrow, visit our Borrowing page. If the document you are interested in is already on loan, you must reserve it.
Return of documents
You must return your documents in the Library bookdrop located at the Library entrance.
Course Reserve
Books from the Reserve may be borrowed, one at a time, for a period of 24 hours, until further notice.
Interlibrary loan
Do you need help with Interlibrary loan? Contact us at colombo@polymtl.ca.
Scan service
Journal articles and book chapters can be scanned and emailed, according to the fair dealing provisions of the Copyright Act. Visit our website to learn about our scan service.
Webinars
To ensure you a smooth beginning of the year at Polytechnique Montréal, the Library offers webinars:
- Resources and services provided by the Library – View
- Find journal articles in the Library databases – View
Need Help?
We are available during Library hours to answer your questions and help you find the resources you need. Do not hesitate to contact us!
→ Email: biblio@polymtl.ca
→ Chat: BiblioPoly has answers!
→ Social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
To ensure you a smooth beginning of the school year at Polytechnique Montréal, the Library offers two webinars covering its services.
• Resources and services provided by the Library – Thursday, September 9, 1 pm to 2 pm – Register.
• Find journal articles in the Library’s databases – Thursday, September, 16, 1 pm to 2 pm – Register.
Not available on the scheduled dates? The webinars will be recorded and can be accessed from the GO-Poly website! We can't wait to meet you.
Sofia is evolving! You can now explore Sofia’s new interface, the search tool for all academic libraries in Quebec. It is more user-friendly than before and offers several improvements, such as redesigned ergonomics, highlighted search terms, optimal accessibility for people with visual impairments, harmonization of the graphic appearance and much more!
Keep an eye on our Fall webinars to learn more about Sofia's features.
The Library team is available to assist you with your research. For any questions about the Sofia Discovery tool, email us at biblio@polymtl.ca or use the chat service.