With SBN UBO you can search the library catalogue for books and documents in libraries in the Bologna Library System. You can:

- Search library holdings for availability of books and other materials or use a fast bar code search to find documents.
- Check the availability of documents in libraries.
- Request or place booking for the loan of an item or extend an item’s loan period.
- Save items in your personal bibliography.
- Suggest an item for purchase to the librarian.
- Check your status as a library patron.
- view map of with closest libraries with a copy of the document.

Furthermore:
- search filters and capabilities using facets and classifications: tags, authors, year of publication, material types, etc...
- listings highlight documents available in preferred libraries.
- document details show availability on the same page.
- you can now share events, news and titles on the major social networks.
- synchronize your bibliograohy with the library portal.
- recommended reading ("people who read this, also read...")
- news is updated in real time.