Library

Members of the ISM community (students, administrative staff, academics) are automatically registered in the library and can use the library and its resources free of charge.

ISM Alumni, Masters Club, Business Council members and patrons of the 100 talents program who provide at least 4 scholarships have the right to use the library services free of charge.

If you are not a member of the ISM community, you can borrow publications at home after purchasing a library subscription.

For two weeks – 10 €
For one month – 15 €
For six months – €70
For one year – €110

The library subscription is activated from the first visit (first book issued, use of electronic resources or terminals). A BA user can borrow up to 5 publications at the same time.

BA users must return the documents on time or their borrowing period will be extended. If the document is not returned by the end of the specified deadline, a fee is paid for the late return of documents (€0.15/1 publication for each day of delay).

If the amount of the late fee exceeds €3, the issuing of publications is stopped. Issuance of publications continues only after payment of the fee.

BA is purchased after coming to the ISM library and filling out the Application form for personal registration in the library.

The entire procedure for providing the ISM library subscription service can be found here: Rules for providing the library subscription service.

The BA service fee can be paid in cash or with a payment card upon arrival at the ISM library.

More information by e-mail library@ism.lt.

You may place orders for books using the library catalogue: http://vb.ism.lt.

• When you find the publication you want, click “Hold requests” and then “Request”. You can only order a publication by logging in to your virtual library account: click on “Login”, then select “ISM Single Sign-On” and enter your login details.
• Fill in your order details and submit your order.
• Once done, wait for an e-mail that confirms the order is ready for pick up.

The reservation is kept active for 3 working days after the notification is sent.

Borrowing books:

• Books and other publications are issued to readers who present a student ID card or other personal identification document.
• Books and other publications are issued for a semester, two weeks, three or one day, the deadline for their return can be extended online (at http://vb.ism.lt).

You can find all the information about borrowed publications and their return date in the ISM virtual library: http://vb.ism.lt. Press “Sign in” and choose “ISM Single Sign On”. You can log in using your ISM email and password.

To see which publications you have borrowed and the date of their return, press on your name in the upper right corner and choose “Library card” section. Then select the “Loans ” link.

Some of the books in the ISM Library collection are available in both physical and electronic formats. E-books are hosted on the Proquest e-book platform. Find your eBook on http://vb.ism.lt;

1. Find the publication you want in the library catalogue http://vb.ism.lt;
2. Click on the link in the ‘View online’ section; If the book is hosted on the Proquest e-book platform, you will be redirected to it.
3. In the new window that opens, select ‘Request Account’;
4. Fill in the form (you must provide the ISM student’s outlook email address);
5. Once approved, you will be able to access the Proquest e-book library.

Registration in the system is simple, but it is necessary to do it in the internal network of the ISM University of Management and Economics (at your workplace or at any computer) and using the ISM e-mail address.

• Go to https://refworks.proquest.com and click “Create Account”.
• Fill in the requested fields (email, username, password), then you will be asked to enter your name (if you don’t want to, don’t write your real one), fill in some thematic questions and repeat the displayed text.
• If everything is done successfully, you will be connected to the system, which you can use later.
• You can view a video description of how the system looks and how to use it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzmTj_AGeY59VoNv-0SvcCg

When looking for information on a certain topic, you can use the publications in the ISM library (information on how to order the desired publications can be found in the section How to reserve publications?). You can also search in the databases subscribed to by the library (in which you will find scientific articles, research, e-books, statistical information).

You will find the complete list of data and information on how to connect to the databases here.

You can find the ISM catalogue of final theses here.

When looking for examples of theses, it is important to select “Dissertations, Master’s and Bachelor’s theses (ISM ETD)” in the advanced search box.

Library staff provide assistance to those writing theses or research papers in the library and by e-mail library@ism.lt.

You can familiarize yourself with the rules of the ISM library here: Library rules.

• You can find information about the delay fee for late publications in the ISM library catalog http://vb.ism.lt. After logging in to the catalog, select “Library card” and then select “Fine + fees”. Please note that the information about the delay fee provided in the ISM library catalog is recorded only on publications that are already returned to the library. If you have picked up books on your behalf that you are also late in returning, you must first return them to the library (or renew them if the system allows it) before you can pay off the delay fee. Late return fee is charged the day after the set date of return.
• If books are not returned on time, a fee of €0.15 is charged per publication for each day of delay.
• The fee accumulates until the publications are returned or the loan is extended.
• When the accumulated debt reaches €3, the user account is blocked, and the publications can be no longer issued. The account is unblocked after the fee is paid.
• The amount can be paid in cash, by card, or via bank transfer.
• Before graduating from ISM or termination of the study contract, students must return all the publications and settle the fees for late returns with the library.

No passwords are required when connecting from ISM University premises using Eduroam or ISM-guests Wi-Fi. 

Access to all ISM subscribed databases is possible through VPN services. Instructions, how to download and install VPN client, you can find here.

The Bloomberg terminal can only be used at the library premises. You can reserve the terminal by e-mail library@ism.lt or by calling the library phone +370 6 122 0139.

You can get your Bloomberg certificate when you log in to Bloomberg terminal at the library. All instructions on how to get the certificate itself, are provided next to the Bloomberg terminal.

Go to stockinvest.us and register as a user using your ISM student email;

Once registered, follow the appropriate link to get free access to the data for one year;

After one year, you can re-register for another year.

You can order an ISIC card at https://www.isic.lt/en/ism or at ISM library. You will be requested to upload a photo of your personal identification document as well as your profile picture.

Your card will be printed once you come to the library to pick it up; the process only takes a couple of minutes. Bring your ID (passport, identity card or driver’s license);

The price of your card depends on the term of validity. The ISIC card can be issued for the full duration of your studies at ISM. The validity term is calculated from 1^st of September each year.

ISIC (International Student Identity Card) is the only international student card that proves student status not only in Lithuania, but also in 130 other countries around the world. ISIC is issued to full-time students of higher education institutions (colleges and universities) based on the information provided in the student register.

Advantages of the ISIC student card:

• ISIC international student card confirms student status not only in Lithuania, but also in 130 countries of the world;
• A student discount on public transport is applied in city buses, trolleybuses and minibuses;
• A student discount on public transport is applied in intercity buses and trains;
• Discounts for students on more than 1,000 places in Lithuania and more than 40,000 places worldwide;
• Integrated Vilnius electronic public transport ticket;