Terms of Use

Overview

Terms of Use: Carrels

The German version of this document is the only legally binding version. This English translation is for your convenience only.

These rules of use apply to the carrels (individual study rooms) in the branch libraries of the University Library.

The provision of the carrels is a voluntary service offered by the University Library. Their use is free of charge. The user has no automatic right to provision of a carrel.
Carrels can be used by TUM students and TUM staff.
The right to use the carrel is not transferable.
The use of carrels can be requested via online form [1] on the website of the University Library. Transponders (locking devices) for carrels will be issued at the circulation desks. The transponder will be booked to the borrower's library account. The transponder may not be given to a third party.
The loan period is two weeks. Carrels may only be used during the opening hours of the branch library. The reservation/loan period may be unilaterally adjusted by TUM for good cause (e.g. urgent building measures) or in the event of non-compliance with the usage regulations. The borrower will be duly informed of this.
The transponders for carrels must be deposited at the circulation desk each day at the latest by the closing time of the respective branch library. If the borrower repeatedly fails to deposit the transponder as stipulated in the previous sentence even after being reminded to do so, TUM may block the borrower's library account and the carrel will be cleared. A flat fee for administrative expenses will be charged for clearing the carrel and the return of any items found. If the transponder has not been returned within five working days of being cleared, the borrower will be charged for the replacement transponder. The costs are based on the cost index [2] of the University Library.
Carrels should be used regularly. If a carrel is not used for 3 consecutive working days, the loan agreement and the associated right of use ends automatically. As a result, the carrel will be opened and cleared by library staff on the morning of the following workday. The costs for the necessary measures are based on the cost index [2] of the University Library.
Items cleared will be treated as lost property and temporarily stored in accordance with the German Civil Code (§§ 978 ff.). Food will be disposed of immediately without right to reimbursement. Media borrowed from the holdings of the University Library's will be revoked. Any media found belonging to other libraries will be returned to them.
Carrels must be treated with care and protected from damage and soiling. Before taking custody of the carrel, the user must check that it is in good condition. Furnishings may not be removed from the carrels.
Perishable food and hazardous substances or articles must not be stored in carrels.
Media from the University Library holdings not registered to a library account must be returned on the same day and may not be kept in the carrel.
In the event of a malfunction of the locking mechanism, the library staff must be notified. Unauthorized intervention is prohibited. Costs for damage caused by improper operation are to be reimbursed by the person who caused the damage.
On the last day of the loan at the latest, the carrel must be vacated and this must be reported at the circulation desk of the respective branch library. The transponder must be returned by the borrower at the circulation desk. The transponder will then be unbooked from the borrower's library account.
If the loan period is exceeded, the carrel will be opened and cleared by the library staff on the following working day, in accordance with points 6 and 8 of these regulations.
Items found in open carrels or returned from open carrels to the library administration will be dealt with according to point 8 of these regulations.
The loss of a transponder must be reported immediately to the University Library using the loss report form. The form is available at the circulation desk.
In the event of suspected misuse of carrels or in emergencies, the University Library is entitled to open, check and, if necessary, clear the carrels even in the absence of the user.
The University Library recommends that no valuables be stored in carrels. The University Library is not liable for loss or damage to personal items.
University Library house rules [3] apply in the carrels.

Terms of Use: Lockers

The German version of this document is the only legally binding version. This English translation is for your convenience only.

These rules of use apply to the lockers in the branch libraries of the University Library.

The provision of lockers is a voluntary service offered by the university library. Their use is free of charge. The user has no automatic right to provision of a locker.
Lockers can be used by registered library users.
The right to use the locker is not transferable.
Keys for the lockers will be issued at the circulation desks. The locker will be booked to the borrower's library account. Reservations for lockers are possible through the circulation desk staff. The locker may not be given to a third party.
The loan period is two weeks. The reservation/loan period may be unilaterally adjusted by TUM for good cause (e.g. urgent building measures) or in the event of non-compliance with the usage regulations. The borrower will be duly informed of this.
If a locker is used in a bruach library, no further locker can be reserved in this branch library - in other branch libraries a reservation is possible.
Lockers must be treated with care and protected from damage and soiling. Before taking custody of the locker, the user must check that it is in good condition.
In the event of a malfunction of the locking mechanism, the library staff must be notified. Unauthorized intervention is prohibited. Costs for damage caused by improper operation are to be reimbursed by the person who caused the damage.
Perishable food and hazardous substances or articles must not be stored in lockers.
The key must be returned to the circulation desk no later than the expiration date of the loan period.
If the loan period is exceeded, the TUM University Library sets a deadline of three working days for the user to clear the locker. If the deadline expires without the user having vacated the locker, the TUM University Library may block the user's library account.
After the expiration of the time limit according to clause 11, the locker will be forcibly opened and cleared by the library staff. Items cleared will be treated as lost property and temporarily stored in accordance with the German Civil Code (§§ 978 ff.). Food will be disposed of immediately without right to reimbursement. Media borrowed from the holdings of the University Library's will be revoked. Any media found belonging to other libraries will be returned to them.
Items found in open lockers or returned from open lockers to the library administration will be dealt with according to point 12 of these regulations.
In the event of suspected misuse of lockers or in emergencies, the University Library is entitled to open, check and, if necessary, clear the lockers even in the absence of the user.
A flat fee will be charged for clearing the locker and returning the items found in accordance with the University Library Cost index. If no key is returned within five working days after the eviction date, the lock will be exchanged.
The cost of lock replacement is set forth in the University Library Cost index and must be paid by the user.
The loss of a transponder must be reported immediately to the University Library using the loss report form. The form is available at the circulation desk.
The University Library recommends that no valuables be stored in lockers. The University Library is not liable for loss or damage to personal items.

Terms of Use: Devices and Equipment

The German version of this document is the only legally binding version. This English translation is for your convenience only.

These rules apply to devices and equipment borrowed from the University Library. Devices and equipment are lent as sets or are components of rooms that are made available for use.

The loan of equipment is a voluntary service offered by the University Library. Their use is free of charge. The user has no statutory right to the loan of devices and equipment.
Devices and equipment may not be taken outside the rooms of the branch library at which they were lent.
Devices and equipment can be borrowed by registered library users. From the time of borrowing, the user is responsible for devices and equipment.
Devices and equipment can only be borrowed as a set or used as component of a room.
Orders and reservations of devices and equipment are not possible.
Devices and equipment can only be borrowed at the loan desk. The loan is registered to the library account of the borrower.
Only one set of a specific device or piece of equipment can be borrowed from a branch library.
The right to use the device or equipment is not transferable. The device or equipment may not be passed on to third parties.
Devices and equipment must be handled with care and protected from damage and soiling. Before use, the user must check devices or equipment and report any damage immediately.
Equipment must be returned on the day of borrowing. Equipment as components of rooms must be returned immediately after use. If the loan period is exceeded, a period of three working days will be set for return.
In the event of non-return after expiry of the return period, the user is liable for indemnity. The type of indemnity shall be determined by the University Library at its reasonable discretion. In addition, an administration fee will be charged. The library account will be blocked until indemnity is made.
Loss of or damage to a device or equipment must be reported immediately to the University Library by completing the loss and damage report form. The form is available at the circulation desk. The user must replace lost or damaged devices and equipment. The type of replacement shall be determined by the University Library at its reasonable discretion. In addition, an administration fee will be charged.
The University Library shall only be liable for the consequences of the use of equipment caused intentionally or by gross negligence on the part of the University Library. In the event of gross negligence, the University Library's liability shall be limited to the foreseeable damage typical for the use of the equipment and shall be excluded for indirect and consequential damage. The foregoing limitations of liability shall not apply in the event of injury to life, limb or health.
On borrowing a device or piece of equipment, the user accepts these Terms of Use as binding.

Terms of Use: Reservation of Study Desks and Rooms

The German version of this document is the only legally binding version. This English translation is provided for convenience only.

The provision of reservable study desks and rooms is a voluntary service offered by the University Library. Usage is free of charge, and there is no entitlement to the provision of a study desk or room.
Study desks and rooms can only be reserved by a limited group of people and for a specified duration within the time periods set by the University Library. The usage conditions are detailed on the University Library's website on study spaces [4].
Study desks and rooms may only be used during the opening hours of the University Library.
Reservations are non-transferable or cannot be made on behalf of third parties.
Reservations must be made through the booking tool provided by the company "anny".
Bookings must be confirmed at on-site check-in stations when the reservation is taken up.
The reservation will be void if check-in is not completed within the defined time window.
When temporarily leaving the study desk or room, a clock disc to indicate the break time must be used. This does not apply to Study Carrels and the Presentation Lab. However, the use of a clock disc is recommended for shorter absences in Study Carrels.
Ongoing reservations will expire in case of an absence exceeding 60 minutes or if no break disc is used. This does not apply to Study Carrels and the Presentation Lab.
Study Carrels may be used by others during the reserving person’s absence.
The University Library may unilaterally adjust reservation for good cause (e.g. urgent building measures) or in cases of non-compliance with usage regulations. Reserving parties will be duly informed accordingly.
The University Library recommends not leaving valuables unattended on study desks or in rooms during breaks. The University Library assumes no liability for the loss or damage to personal belongings.
Any damage to study desks or rooms must be reported immediately to the University Library by completing the damage report form available at the circulation desk. Users are responsible for compensating for damaged study desks or rooms, as determined at the University Library's reasonable discretion, along with an administration fee.
Furnishings must not be removed from rooms.
The University Library is only liable for the consequences of the use of study desks and rooms if they are caused intentionally or by gross negligence on the part of the University Library. In cases of gross negligence, the University Library's liability is limited to foreseeable damages typical for use and excludes indirect or consequential damages. The foregoing limitations of liability do not apply in cases of injury to life, limb, or health.
The house rules [3] of the University Library apply to all study desks and rooms.