Copyright

This site contains links to material protected under Irish and international copyright laws. Members of the DIAS and other readers must adhere to these laws at all times when citing and using the library’s print and electronic resources. More information on copyright laws can be found on the Copyright Association of Ireland website.

Contact the librarian

• library@stp.dias.ie

Online Resources [available to DIAS members only]

• Electronic journals
  Full text access to online journals arranged by subject: Mathematics, Physics, Popular

• Academic Search Complete
  A searchable database of journal articles with links to selected full text, abstracts, or table of contents only.
  Select Academic Search Complete database.

• PROLA
  Full text access to APS journal articles published 1893-2007.

Borrowing

Books can be borrowed by staff members and other readers who have been afforded borrowing privileges. The initial loan period is for 60 days. Readers may renew their loans at any time through the online catalogue or by contacting the librarian. User names and PINs for self-check out services may also be obtained by contacting the librarian.

Journals should not be taken from the building. A photocopier is available in the library, and an additional photocopier is available on the first floor.  

• Access the library catalogue from here.
• Search Library CatalogTitleAuthorSubjectISBNSeriesCall Number

The Collection and the Library Catalogue

The library contains a comprehensive collection of current journals and texts in the areas of mathematics and theoretical physics. Volumes from over 400 periodical titles are held, with 90 currently active subscriptions. Full text electronic access is available to over 70 of these titles. The book collection is comprised of nearly 10,000 volumes. The library also holds an extensive collection of preprints and reprints produced by past staff and scholars, some of which are also available on the website.

A portion of the library’s collection of books and journals are stored off-site. Requests for these items may be emailed to the librarian or a request form (found in the library) may be completed and left for the librarian.

Materials are catalogued using the Koha library management system:

ALCID: Academic Libraries Co-operating in Ireland

The Schools of Theoretical Physics and Cosmic Physics are now members of ALCID. ALCID is a co-operative access scheme whereby academic members of the Institute may access participating libraries on the production of a valid ALCID card. For further information on the scheme and with details of how to obtain an ALCID card see the information below or contact George Rogers, the Librarian, for members of Theoretical Physics or Ann Grace for members of Cosmic Physics.

ALCID is a co-operative access scheme between the Libraries of Dublin City University, University College Cork, National University of Ireland Galway, National University of Ireland Maynooth, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Royal Irish Academy, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, University of Limerick, Mary Immaculate College, Mater Dei Institute of Education, St Patrick’s s College Drumcondra, Dublin Institute of Technology and St. Angela’s College Sligo.

ALCID enables access to the collections of each of the participating libraries, without formality, on production of a common ALCID membership card for full-time academics, academic-related staff and registered students reading for postgraduate degrees.

To obtain an ALCID card, please contact the librarian, George Rogers.

Please note that when you visit other university libraries using your ALCID card you will be subject to their regulations, which may differ in detail from those of your home library. It would be wise to familiarise yourself with those regulations as any serious infringement of them may result in the imposition of penalties in your own university library. You will be asked to show your home library card when you visit another member Library. There is no borrowing or home reading permitted with your ALCID card.

A Brief Guide to ALCID Libraries (PDF 188 KB) contains a list of all ALCID libraries with important information as addresses, service hours or most significant collections.

Welcome to the library of the School of Theoretical Physics. The library is located on the lower ground floor and is accessible at all times to members of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. The library is open to ALCID members by appointment.