Services

RSU library services are developed in line with RSU's strategic move towards the status of a science university, creating a research library, as well as adopting best practices from foreign leading university libraries.

It is possible to pay for library services only with cashless money. When making a transfer for using RSU Library services or paying a late fee, you need to use RSU details. Please indicate 'RSU to the Library for (mentioning a specific service)' as the purpose of payment. Send the payment document for late fees to bibliotekarsu[pnkts]lv.

Reactivate your registration status at the Library

Remote registration for health care professionals

Library Services for Users with Special Needs

Consultations

We offer daily sessions to assist you in finding information in databases and more at our Information Center on 16 Dzirciema iela, Rīga, and at our branch locations. Just schedule ahead and agree on a time for guidance. We're here to help you with searching through electronic resources, using citation and referencing tools like EndNote, and more. All consultations are free of charge!

Open Access Loan 24/7

Starting from August 28, the Open Access subscription of the RSU library will resume its services in a 24/7 mode. The library (including the free access subscription and reading room) on the 1st floor of the RSU central building (16 Dzirciema iela) will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. RSU students and employees can access the 24/7 mode in the Free Access subscription, while guests can use it from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Reservation information resources

Registered patrons of the RSU library have the opportunity to reserve information resources electronically in various ways for free:

• using  Primo
• by filling out the Library application form
• by contacting the librarian (+371 67409192; bibliotekarsu[pnkts]lv (biblioteka[at]rsu[dot]lv)). 

After making a reservation, the librarian informs the patron about the reserved information resource and its availability in the Library.

NB! A late fee is charged for information resources not returned on time.

Fines for violation of the rules of use of the RSU Library

Type of service	Amount of fine (EUR)
For non-compliance with the term of use of the information resource:
- Open Access Loan	0.10 x number of days (not subject to VAT)
- Information Centre	0.21 x number of days (not subject to VAT)
- Information centre for Latvian health care professionals	0.10 x number of days (not subject to VAT)
- RSU Liepāja branch library	0.10 x number of days (not subject to VAT)
Damage to the source of information	8.00 (not subject to VAT)
Reimbursement of the value of lost information resources in money	as caluclated by market value (not subject to VAT)

Extension of Information Resource Deadline

Registered patrons of the RSU library have the opportunity to extend the term of use of information resources in various ways:

• using the unified information search engine Primo
• on the student portal MyRSU - Library - PRIMO
• by filling out the Library application form
• by contacting the librarian (+371 67409192;  bibliotekarsu[pnkts]lv )

A systematic review

Systematic review is a research method that aims to gather evidence about a pre-defined problem.

Why are systematic reviews so important?

• Provide high-level summaries of available evidence
• Provide information for health decision makers
• Provide information for doctors
• Serves as a basis for clinical practice guidelines

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Contact: Inga[pnkts]Znotinarsu[pnkts]lv ; +371 67062664

Thematical request

This service includes searching for information in the subscribed electronic resources by a specific required topic or keywords. A list of bibliographic information is prepared, after which full texts are also selected as needed.

Contact: Natalija[pnkts]Kislakovarsu[pnkts]lv ; +37167062645

Thematical request form 

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Interlibrary loan

Materials, which are not held in the RSU Library can be requested via inter-library loan and document delivery centres. Loan periods and other rules connected with interlibrary loans are decided by the lending library. The information source can be ordered electronically from the Library home page, or order-forms can be picked up at the Information Centre (at the Registration Desk).

Contact: SBArsu[pnkts]lv ; +371 67409193

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Photocopying, printing, scanning

Photocopy, black and white and full-colour printing, image or text scanning with multifunction devices (DFIs) operating in self-service mode.

Service	Fee (EUR)
Print:
- Black and white – page size A4	0.06
- Black and white – page size A3	0,12
- Full-colour – page size A4	0.47
- Full-colour – page size A3	0.96
Scan an image or text*	Depending on number of pages: 0.40 up to 5 pages, 0.30 more than 5 pages
Photocopying:
- Black and white – page size A4	0.06 x number of copies
- Full-colour – page size A4	0.12 x number of copies
- Black and white – page size A3	0.12 x number of copies
- Full-colour – page size A3	0.25 x number of copies
Recording to patron's USB*	0.45

* If any of the above services are performed by the patron himself/herself, no fee is charged for them

Binding and lamination

The RSU library offers binding of final and research works, as well as lamination services to anyone interested in accordance with the price list of paid services.

Contact information: +371 67409141, Iveta[pnkts]Berzinarsu[pnkts]lv.

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