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Thursday, 11. March 2021

Corona Protection Measures from 15 March

Reservation of study desks available again

Studying at the library during the Corona pandemic

From 15 March 2021, we will offer again study desks for TUM members in selected branch libraries. Prior reservation is required. The reservation times are 10:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Three of our branch libraries are also open on weekends and Easter holidays.

Please note our binding regulation rules before making your reservation.

These include:

online booking until 12:00 midnight the day before
maximum 2 reservations per week
cancellation of all reservations in the event of overbooking
re-allocation of places not taken after 30 minutes
no free choice of seats
no group work
all details: www.ub.tum.de/en/reserve-study-desks

Reserve a study desk

Further information
Overview: Our library services during the Corona pandemic
Current information from TUM on the Corona situation
FAQ of the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts
12th Bavarian Infection Protection Measures Ordinance of 5 March 2021

Friday, 05. March 2021

Step-by-step Plan from 8 March 2021

New Corona Measures: Adaptation of Library Services

The Federal Government and the Länder have agreed on a step-by-step plan for Corona measures, which allows for relief depending on the incidence figures. This means: We will be able to resume some of our suspended library services presumably from mid-March.

In its cabinet meeting on 4 March, the Bavarian state government announced a new 12th Bavarian Infection Protection Measures Ordinance as well as framework concepts of responsible ministries. As soon as these are available, we will adjust our services within the scope of the permitted relaxations.

This means until 14 March:

Pre-ordering and collection of media is continued in our open branch libraries.
Media reclaims are still suspended until 3 May 2021.

From 15 March, the reservation of study spaces will be available again.

With regard to virus variants, distance and hygiene rules remain valid. All details on our currently available services can be found at www.ub.tum.de/en/services-corona and in our FAQ.

Further information
Overview: Our library services during the Corona pandemic
Current information from TUM on the Corona situation
Report from the Cabinet meeting of 4 March 2021
12th Bavarian Infection Protection Measures Ordinance of 5 March 2021

Thursday, 25. February 2021

Techniques of Academic Work

Library Powerday: We make you fit for your studies

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Start your studies with full power: Get started with the right techniques for academic work. Searching literature efficiently, citing correctly and using reference management programs purposefully – our four compact webinars on the Powerday will show you how it's done.

Or brush up your knowledge for your final thesis - the Powerday is also ideal for this goal.

The Powerday offers you

efficient search strategies for library catalogues, literature databases and the Internet
valuable tips on when and how to cite in order to avoid plagiarism
easy entry to the reference management programmes EndNote or Citavi

Registration for the Powerday

Wednesday, 7 April 2021 – Webinars in German
Thursday, 8 April 2021 – Webinars in English

You can book all courses of the Powerday and get fit on crucial academic work techniques with concentrated energy. Or register for individual, selected webinars.

By the way: All Powerday webinars are part of the regular library training program and can be booked throughout the entire semester. For further dates and registration links, please visit www.ub.tum.de/en/courses.