Joint Documentation Service

Missions and Commitments of the Joint Documentation Service (SCD)

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The Joint Documentation Service supports the success of the university community by providing innovative, inclusive, and responsible services.

The SCD by the Numbers (2024)

The University of Montpellier’s Joint Documentation Service in Key Figures: Activities, Collections, and User Satisfaction.

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Training hours provided

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Additions to the Library

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Physical & Digital Documents

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User satisfaction rate

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Open Science

The University of Montpellier is committed to the open dissemination of knowledge. The SCD leads this initiative, which aims to make scientific research more transparent, collaborative, and accessible to all.

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Open-access publications

78%

Steady growth since 2019. The UM ranks above the national average.

The Joint Documentation Service is tasked with helping to promote and implement the University’s cultural policy for all its audiences.

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This commitment is reflected in its libraries through a diverse program of events—both national and local—aimed at promoting artistic and contemporary culture as well as scientific culture: exhibitions, lectures, discussions, screenings, installations, performances…

This program, which helps bring the campuses to life and raises the university’s profile in the local community, is developed in close collaboration with the university’s cultural services and its institutional and community partners. It also supports and fosters student initiatives, as well as those of staff, faculty, and researchers, with the aim of showcasing the creativity of these individuals and making the university’s resources and work accessible to the general public.

Projects submitted to the department are reviewed, selected, and evaluated in light of these objectives. Their feasibility and implementation conditions are also assessed based on the libraries’ capacity, operational constraints, and available resources

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Our areas of focus

The SCD structures its work around six commitments to serve the university community and society.

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Public Service +

We are committed to a process of continuous improvement to provide high-quality, certified services and a warm welcome, while remaining attentive to our users' needs.

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Records Management Policy

Acquire, catalog, and preserve collections (both print and digital) that meet the needs of teaching and research.

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TEDS Process

Green Transition for Sustainable Development: energy conservation, waste sorting, and raising awareness of climate issues.

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Student Life

Improved visitor experience: extended hours (evening hours), loan of items (blankets, helmets), and cultural events.

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Critical thinking

Combating misinformation and fake news through workshops on research methods and source evaluation.

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Accessibility

Accessible equipment (induction loops, video magnifiers) and personalized support for students with disabilities.

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View the organizational chart of the Montpellier University Library

View the organizational chart of the Montpellier University Library to easily identify the library’s departments, divisions, and key contacts.

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Transparency & Results

Check out our activity reports and the results of our satisfaction surveys to see how our services and collections are evolving.

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2023 Annual Activity Report

View a comprehensive overview of our activities: budget, human resources, projects, and performance metrics.

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Results of the LIBQUAL+ Survey

A detailed analysis of student and staff responses regarding the quality of services, facilities, and collections.

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