NuBIS
NuBIS provides open access to digitized collections, virtual exhibitions and documentary resources from the Sorbonne library.

About NuBIS
NuBIS is the digital library of the Sorbonne’s Bibliothèque Interuniversitaire de la Sorbonne (BIS), offering open access to digitized collections, virtual exhibitions, and documentary resources via its web platform. All content is presented in French, and the service focuses on academic, historical, and cultural materials tied to the Sorbonne.
Users can browse themed digitized collections, explore curated virtual exhibitions (including 19th century literature theses and Elizabeth Bishop postcard collections), and read featured blog posts that highlight unique items from the library’s physical holdings. The platform also supports browsing holdings by author or title for targeted searches.
It is intended for academic researchers, university students, and history enthusiasts seeking Sorbonne-related primary and secondary sources.
Key features
- Open access to all digitized Sorbonne library collections
- Curated virtual exhibitions on academic and historical themes
- Featured blog posts spotlighting unique library holdings
- Browse digitized materials by author or title
- All content is freely accessible with no paywall
- Curated exhibitions organize materials by clear themes
- French-language interface tailored to Sorbonne academic use
- Interface is only available in French
- Content scope is limited to Sorbonne library holdings
NuBIS at a glance
- Website
- nubis.bis-sorbonne.fr
- Category
- Research & Data › Academic Search
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- French
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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