Library
The library
Welcome!
Considered one of the main agents of interaction between teaching and research activities for undergraduate and graduate courses at Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic, the “Dr. Cid Santos Gesteira” Library, located at the Campinas Unit (SP), offers access to periodicals, academic papers, physical and digital books, and newspapers segmented in the health field, providing comprehensive research with reliable and up-to-date data.
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The Library has its Quality Management System certified according to ISO 9001 standards, and its physical collection includes approximately 30,000 copies of the most modern works in the fields of Medicine and Dentistry, as well as reference works, academic papers, periodicals, and other materials.
In digital format, approximately 7,500 book titles are available. MANDIC students also have access to millions of scientific articles and relevant databases for scientific research through the CAPES Periodicals Portal.
Library users also have access to the internet, bibliographic research, interlibrary loan (COMUT and BIREME), and verification of the standardization of academic work.
The São Leopoldo Mandic Library “Dr. Cid Santos Gesteira”, with more than a decade of existence, has been updating its collection and services, modernizing and adapting its physical space, expanding and training its staff to improve its services.
Thanks to this constant concern for the excellence of its collection and services, the Library has achieved certification of its Library Management System, according to the ISO 9001 standard, since 2006. Furthermore, in 2012, it was accepted as a cooperating member of the Virtual Health Library – Dentistry, in accordance with the parameters established by BIREME, contributing to the development of professionals in the dental field, both those linked to academic activities and those interested in continuing education as a form of personal improvement.
In this way, the Library is a space of extreme relevance to the Faculty's mission of anticipating educational trends, guaranteeing high-quality teaching and research, and contributing to the social improvement of the country.
Commitment from Senior Management
The Senior Management of the São Leopoldo Mandic Library “Dr. Cid Santos Gesteira” is committed to the Quality Management System, as well as the provision and availability of adequate resources for implementation, maintenance, and required improvements.
Opening Hours
The Library is open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and on Saturdays, starting January 11th, 2025, we will be open from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, on a rotating schedule.
To contact the Library, call (19) 3211-3652, (19) 3211-3734, (19) 3211-3733 or (19) 3211-3611, or send a message to the mailbox biblioteca@slmandic.edu.br.
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Rules of use
Who are the library users?
The users are students and teachers from Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic alumni MANDIC, students from other educational institutions, and professionals in general.
Access
Home loan
- It is available to all undergraduate students, faculty, and staff of the Institution registered in the Library.
- The loan can only be made by the user themselves; withdrawals by third parties are not permitted.
- The borrowed material will be checked by a library employee at the time of borrowing and upon return to verify its condition.
- If there are any outstanding issues (overdue loans or fines), the user is prohibited from obtaining a new loan until the respective issues are resolved.
- The loan of reference works (compendiums, dictionaries, indexes, catalogs), rare books, special collections, periodicals, monographs, dissertations, and theses is prohibited.
- If there are no delays or reservations regarding the material, the user may renew the loan up to 2 (two) consecutive times via the online catalog.
- If borrowed materials are in high demand during exam periods, academic work, or other activities, the Library may set a shorter loan period, or even temporarily suspend loans, in order to provide access to these materials to all interested parties.
- Home loan of bibliographic material will be permitted as follows: students are entitled to borrow up to three items. Professors will be entitled to borrow up to five items at a time.
- Regarding the return deadline, students have up to three business days to return books and one day to return atlases. Teachers will have five business days to return books and two days to return atlases. However, if the material is in high demand during exam periods, academic assignments, or other activities, the Library may reduce the deadline or suspend the loan period.
- The system will send automatic loan notification emails.
- External visitors may only consult bibliographic materials; home borrowing is not permitted.
Renewal
- The loan may be renewed up to 2 (two) times, provided that the user has no outstanding issues with the Library and there is no reservation by another user.
- Users can renew their materials through the website: www.slmandic.edu.br – library – online catalog – using their previously registered login and password.
- The new return date will be calculated from the renewal date.
- The system will send automatic renewal reminder emails.
Reservations
Reservations are made through the online catalog and are only allowed for users who have no outstanding balances.
Users will be able to make reservations through the online catalog for materials that are currently checked out and have no copies available in the Library.
- Once the reservation is released by the Library system, when the material is returned, the user will receive an email notifying them of the reservation release and will have 24 (twenty-four) hours to borrow the item in person at the Library.
- If the material is not picked up within 24 (twenty-four) hours, the reservation will be automatically deleted and released to the next user on the waiting list.
- If there is a waiting list, reservations will be fulfilled according to the order in which they are requested in the system.
- It is not possible to reserve materials that are available in the collection or materials that are already on loan to the user.
- Reservations are permitted for users who have no outstanding issues with the Library.
Return
- Borrowed materials must be returned to the terminals located at the service desks by handing the item to a staff member; leaving materials on the library counter is not permitted.
- The user is responsible for the borrowed material until the return process is fully completed by the library staff member.
- The system will send automatic return notification emails. Failure to receive the notification does not exempt the user from responsibility regarding the return deadline.
- In case of late return of materials, a fine of R$ 5.00 will be charged per day of delay and per item.
- The user is fully responsible for the material, both for consultation and loan; therefore, lost or damaged works must be replaced with identical or equivalent copies.
Delay
- Delays in returning borrowed materials will result in a daily late payment fee and a fee for each delayed project.
- Users with overdue materials or outstanding fines will not be able to use the materials loan, renewal, and reservation services.
- Fines must be paid in cash at the library's service desk.
Losses and damages
- Lost, stolen, damaged, or marked-up materials (using pens or highlighters) must be replaced with an identical copy from the same edition.
- In case of loss, theft, robbery, or any damage to the materials, the user must immediately notify the Library.
- The fine for any delay will be calculated up to the date the incident (loss, damage, theft or robbery) is reported to the Library.
- After notification, the user will be informed of the timeframe and procedures for replacing the respective materials.
- If the material is not replaced by the stipulated date, or if it is found and returned late, the fine will be calculated in full, starting from the date initially scheduled for return.
- Copies, pirated materials, works in poor condition, and outdated works will not be accepted for replacement.
- If the damage to the material is repairable, the user may arrange for the restoration service at a specialized company, at their own expense.
Before using the Library, please read the Regulations .
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policy
Quality
- Mission
- Vision
To be recognized as a library of excellence in information management and in providing services to the university community and society in general.
- Values
The São Leopoldo Mandic Faculty Library is based on the defense of universally accepted ethical values, highlighting: Respect; Fraternity; Honesty; Tolerance; Quality; Solidarity; Humanization; Commitment; Teamwork; Transparency and Sustainability.
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm
- Saturdays, starting on January 11, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Asked Questions Frequently
How many days and how much material can I borrow?
You can keep the material for 3 business days (books) and 1 business day for atlases. A maximum of 3 copies can be borrowed.
What happens if there is a delay in returning the books?
Upon returning the materials, failure to comply with the return deadline will result in a fine for each day and item overdue.
What is AR?
It's your Academic Record, located on the front of your college ID card.
How do I log in to Sophia Library?
Enter the Sophia Library, locate the login in the upper right corner of the screen, click on it, and fill in the registration number (RA) and password fields.
How should I use the luggage storage?
The lockers should only be used during your stay in the Library. Under no circumstances are bags, backpacks, shopping bags, or other items belonging to users allowed outside the lockers, on the Service Desk, or anywhere else in the Library. Users may borrow a locker key by presenting their Faculty ID card and must return it when leaving the Library.
Do I need to put my things away to sit on the sofas?
Yes, it is forbidden to enter the Library carrying backpacks, bags, shopping bags, binders with zippers, folders or laptop cases, liquids and food. Belongings must be left in the lockers while in the library.
How do I remember my Sophia Library login password?
Log in to Sophia Library, locate the login page in the upper right corner of the screen, and click on "password reminder." The new password will be sent to your registered email address.
How do I renew my subscriptions online?
See the step-by-step instructions on how to renew your loans at Sophia Library by accessing the tutorial.
How do I reserve books?
See the step-by-step instructions on how to renew your loans at Sophia Library by accessing the tutorial.
I lost my book or it was stolen. What do I do?
Please notify the Library as soon as possible of any lost material. The user is fully responsible for the material for consultation or loan; therefore, lost or damaged items must be replaced with identical or equivalent items, as agreed with the librarian. In case of theft or robbery, a police report does not exempt the user from replacing the material. The user will be blocked from the system until the item is replaced.
What is integrated search?
The Integrated Search aims to offer the SLMANDIC community a single interface for accessing the printed and digital content available in the São Leopoldo Mandic Library.
How do I register for Sophia Library?
Go to the service desk and request your registration.
What should I do if my locker key is lost or stolen?
The user will be responsible for changing the lock and replacing 2 (two) copies of the key and will bear the replacement expenses. The user will be locked out of the system until the keys are replaced.
Can someone else return a book I borrowed?
Yes, anyone can return borrowed material.
What are the opening hours of the Mandic libraries?
Monday to Friday: 7:30 am to 8 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 6 pm.
