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The CAM Library offers a Virtual Reference Service (SRV), a service that provides the necessary support to our users, through information and communication technologies, for answering questions or doubts pertaining to our services and resources.
This service is available 24h a day. We will forward the answers to your queries directly to your email address no later than in 3 weekdays.
Before asking a question, please read the following information:
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We will only answer questions for which there is a factual answer. Commentaries and critical analysis of texts/documents are not a part of this service.[/collapse]
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Answers for recreational purposes: contests, puzzles or games;
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Carry out investigation projects.
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QUESTION 1
My name is João Madeira and I’m a student at ALSUD Professional School. I’m doing my PAP (Professional Aptitude Test) about the Chapel of Monte Mosteiro (Mértola). I would like to know if your library has the book “IV Reunió d'Arqueologia Cristiana Hispànica”, published in 1995.
I would also like to ask if it’s possible to photocopy an article about the subject.
Thank you.
ANSWER 1
Good afternoon,
The CAM Library has the book that you asked, and you’ll be able to photocopy the article you need. Each photocopy costs 5 cents. We remind you that the library is open in the following hours: 9H-12H30M / 14H-17H30M, Monday to Friday.
Best regards,
The Reference Service Librarian
QUESTION 2
Dear Sirs,
I’m an assistant professor at the University of Lisbon, where I’m obtaining a doctorate in Urban Planning Law on the relationship between urban planning and property law. In preparing my thesis I need an article published in the “Révue des Études Islamiques” in 1947:
Robert Brunschvig - Urbanisme medieval et droit musulman, Revue des Etudes Islamiques. Nº 15, (1947), p. 127-155.
Thus, I would like to know if you have this journal in your library, or if you could indicate me if it exists anywhere in Portugal, so as I may acquire a copy of it as soon as possible.
Finally, if you have the intended article, I ask if you may send a copy by email or regular mail, or if it’s required that I obtain and photocopy it in person, and at what time may I do so.
Thank you in advance
Ana Sousa
ANSWER 2
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your email. We regret to inform you that we do not have any of the books and journals that you asked.
In alternative, I would like to direct you to the Library of the Lisbon Catholic University, which has some specialized collections.
Best regards,
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