RENOV'X: From June 1 to June 15, 2026 the library will be closed during the day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Partial opening in the evenings from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., as well as on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Remember to print any documents you may need before the library closes.
Full reopening on Monday, June 15, 2026 in Building 106.

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Survey on open science

Survey on open science The Libraries of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, with the support of the Research Committee, are launching a survey on open science to learn more about the practices and needs of scientists. To

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Spring holidays - Closure and reduced hours

Spring holidays - Closure and reduced hours Reduced Hours: From April 15th to 19th, 2024 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Closed on Saturday, April 20th, 2024

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The Library is at your disposal

The Library is at your disposal Take part in the survey on your training needs As part of a process to improve its services, the Bibliothèque centrale de l'École polytechnique (BCX) would like to gather information on your practices

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Recycle your course handouts !

Recycle your course handouts ! The Library provides course handouts in its "Help Yourself" area. Give them a second life by retrieving them!

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X Digital Clean Up Week

X Digital Clean Up Week From March 12 to 14, NeXt - binet and bachelor - and the BCX are organizing the first X Digital Clean Up Week on the Polytechnique campus. The concept? During 30min workshops, we are here to : Inform

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Regard sur: "Agriculture: a Significant Challenge"

Regard sur: "Agriculture: a Significant Challenge" Rising prices for fresh produce, farmers' anger, pesticides, the impact of agricultural activities on the planet, crop damage from bad weather ; these are current issues that underscore the importance

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Litre and decalitre: brass models from the École Polytechnique

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