What is it?

GEPA is a cooperative repository, its objectives are:

• To save and preserve low use documents, ensuring their future access when needed.
• To convert room for books into room for library users.
• And doing it saving both money and space.

Which institutions are involved?

• GEPA is open to all CBUC libraries, plus others that are previously approved by the CBUC management bodies.
• The project is funded by CBUC, and Catalonia's Ministry of Economy and Culture.

Which documents can be stored there?

• Non fundamental materials
• Duplicate copies
• Unused or rarely used materials
• Documents that we believe that someday will be useful, or that a copy must be preserved.

What is done with the documents?

• GEPA provides environmental and safety conditions for the storage of documents.
• GEPA guarantees their preservation and future accessibility.
• Documents are kept maximizing the storage capacity of the facility.

Is it possible to check the documents out?

• Through the local or the collective catalogue.
• Requesting electronic copies and/or photocopies.
• Accessing the originals at GEPA or through the libraries.

How are documents used?

• Query of documents can be ordered via the information desks at libraries.
• Applications are processed within 24 hours from their receipt at GEPA.
• Also in person at GEPA facilites in Lleida.