Carrels | TUM University Library

Study Carrels

Enjoying a quiet study environment – this is what a library carrel, offers you. The individual study rooms are designated to comprehensive literature research, intensive learning or academic writing.

Overview

Online Reservation

Terms & Conditions

Check-in

Availability & Equipment

Online Reservation

Reservation of study carrels will presumably be available again from mid-July. In the meantime, the carrels are available for free use.

TUM students and staff members can easily book study carrels online:

Log in to the reservation system with your TUM ID
Select a time slot and submit your booking
Receive your booking confirmation via email

Reserve a Study Carrel (expected to be activated from mid-July 2025)

You will receive a reminder about your booking one day before the start of your reservation.

Check-in

All online reservations for study desks and rooms require an on-site check-in. Please note:

Your booking confirmation includes a QR code, which you must scan at the check-in stations in the branch library.
Check-in must be completed within 30 minutes after the start of your reservation slot. Otherwise, the resource will automatically be made available for booking again in the reservation system.
When booking multiple time slots on the same day, please make sure to check in for each time slot, even if they are consecutive.

Terms & Conditions

Who can reserve webinar carrels?

TUM students and TUM employees
Reservations are non-transferable and must not be made for others

How to reserve

online via the reservation system (expected to be activated from mid-July 2025)
Login with your TUM ID
Book up to 3 months in advance – same-day bookings are possible

Reservation limits

Minimum booking period: 1 week, always starting on Monday
Up to 8 weeks per year; your booking contingent is renewed on 01.01. of each year at midnight

When does my reservation expire?

After 48 hours, if you don’t show up or fail to check in
Expired reservations are not refunded to your booking contingent

Things to keep in mind

Doors of study carrels are not lockable
Other people are allowed to use the carrel when you are absent
For short absences we recommend the use of our clock discs
Drinks in tightly closed containers are okay
No food or alcohol allowed

Full details:
Terms of Use: Reservation of Study Desks and Rooms
House Rules of the University Library

Availability & Equipment

The University Library has a number of study carrels in selected branch libraries.

Location	Availability
Branch Library Chemistry	11 study carrels
Branch Library Medicine	12 study carrels
Branch Library Physics	8 study carrels
Branch Library Sport & Health Sciences	6 study carrels
Branch Library Main Campus	15 study carrels
Branch Library Weihenstephan	13 study carrels

Equipment & Set-Up

Desk and swivel chair
Power outlets and internet connection
Whiteboards – only in study carrels at Weihenstephan