1911-1918 | The Origins
The ISEG Library was founded in 1911, when the then Higher Institute of Commerce (ISC).
He officially took office in 15th April 1914, one year after the start of teaching.
Its base was the former library of the Industrial and Commercial Institute of Lisbon, It was partially transferred to the ISC, with an initial collection of around 650 books and some of the most prestigious magazines of the time - including the Journal des Économistes.
1918-1970 | Library
For several decades, ISEG's library was housed in the current Great Hall, This is a central space in the academic life of the school, which also temporarily housed the Commercial Museum.
In 1918, as part of the growth and diversification of the collection, a building was built balcony specifically dedicated to periodicals, reinforcing the role of the library as a place for study, research and continuous scientific updating.
1972-1990 | Transition and Modernisation
In December 1972 the Room 8, known as Green Room, on the top floor of the Quelhas building. This new space has hosted publications from INE, OECD, UN, Bank of Portugal and scientific journals.
In the 1980s, when the Quelhas building was being renovated, the documentation was transferred to the Bento de Jesus Caraça Building, Rua Miguel Lupi. At this stage, the Information and Documentation Centre (CID), and the computerising the library, with links to PORBASE and international networks (DIALOG, ECHO, SELEX, SCAD). Bibliographic databases were also made available on CD-ROM - a significant advance for the time.
1998 | The New Francisco Pereira de Moura Library
In 1998, with the expansion of the campus and the refurbishment of the Inglesinhas Convent, the Francisco Pereira de Moura Library.
This modern building, with five floors, is designed to accommodate a constantly growing collection and serve an increasingly international scientific community.
Architecture & Campus | Gonçalo Byrne
The library is part of the ISEG's expansion plan and connects the city to the campus via a pedestrianised route between Rua das Francesinhas and Rua Miguel Lupi.
With V-shaped floor plan“, The building articulates with the historic complex, while the landscape design creates courtyards and green areas open to the city.
Today | An Open Knowledge Centre
Currently, the Francisco Pereira de Moura Library is one of the largest libraries specialising in Economics and Management in Portugal, The library has a vast physical and digital collection, research support services, open access resources and modern, cosy study spaces. More than a century after its creation, the library remains true to its mission: be a space for accessing, preserving and sharing knowledge - an essential pillar of the identity of ISEG and the University of Lisbon.