Access to the Central University Library (BCU) resources
We would like to inform you that the “Lucian Blaga” Central University Library of Cluj-Napoca (main building, located at 2 Clinicilor Street) is currently undergoing an extensive energy-efficiency renovation process. As a result, some services may be limited, and certain reading rooms will be temporarily closed. We apologize for the inconvenience caused and assure you that we are making every effort to minimize the impact on your activity.
The “Lucian Blaga” Central University Library of Cluj-Napoca (BCU) provides all its students with digital access to the course materials listed in the bibliographies included in the syllabi of the Bachelor’s and Master’s study programs, as well as to the materials required for the preparation of the Bachelor’s degree examination, in digital format (in compliance with copyright regulations). Central University Library (BCU)
Access is granted based on a library card, a user ID, and an individual password assigned to each user: link
The platform is continuously updated and developed and can be accessed using the unique credentials associated with the library card. In order to access digital resources, as well as the traditional services provided by the BCU, students must obtain an electronic library card, in accordance with the instructions provided here.
The library issues library cards FREE OF CHARGE to students of Babeș-Bolyai University.
Information regarding library cards:
◾ ONLINE Format
- Registration – ONLINE (for users who have not previously held a library card)
- Library Card Validation – ONLINE (for users who already hold a library card issued in previous years)
- Clearance Procedures – ONLINE
The requested documents will subsequently be sent to the following email address: permise@bcucluj.ro
◾ PHYSICAL Format
a) Issuance of library cards – at the library’s main headquarters (2 Clinicilor Street), at the Library Card Desk
b) Library card renewal/validation – at the main headquarters and at all branch libraries
c) Signing of clearance forms – at the main headquarters and at all branch libraries
◾Remarks:
- Library cards issued by the BCU are also valid at the Faculty of Business Library.
- The library card is a personal and non-transferable document.
- The Library is a personal data operator, authorized by the National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing, registered under no. 5420 in the Register of Personal Data Processing Activities.
◾Library Card Validity
- for the entire duration of the status held at the time of library registration (student, Master’s student)
◾Loss or Damage of Library Cards
- The cardholder is required to immediately notify the library of the loss of their library card.
- The library will issue a duplicate card to the holder, upon submission of the documents required for the issuance of a new card.
