Library Services during the Corona Pandemic

Overview

Currently available services

Study Desks

Digital Services

Hygiene Rules & Recommendations

Borrowing & Returning

Contact & FAQ

Currently available services

The University Library is constantly adapting its services to the current situation of the Corona Pandemic.

Opening hours
We have not only returned to pre-Corona opening hours in our branch libraries, but have also extended opening hours in individual branch libraries.

Services without restrictions
At the moment all our services are fully available with just the following exceptions.

Service not yet available again

Use of group study rooms
Reservation of carrels
Reservation of the TUM Speaker's Corner

Digital Services

The University Library offers you a wide range of digital services that you can use from the comfort of your own home. Our services available online include:

First Level Hotline
Online media, including 202,000 e-books, 72,000 e-journals, 2,600 databases
Ordering of media via OPAC
Scan service dokumenTUM and other document delivery services
Scan service for digital course reserves
Webinars, e-courses and online consultation services

Please note:
For licensing reasons, our e-media are usually only available via remote access (e.g. eAccess or Shibboleth) to TUM members. External users can access e-media on workstations in the branch libraries. These are accessible again.

Borrowing & Returning

Our loan services are once again fully available to all library users.

Literature can be ordered as usual via OPAC and checked-out at the circulation desks. Free access to open access holdings in the reading rooms and textbook collections is again possible for all user groups. Interlibrary loan and document delivery are also available without restrictions.

Returning borrowed books is possible during all opening hours. If the loan period is exceeded, media will be reclaimed for a charge. Payment is possible by bank transfer or cash in selected branch libraries.

Further information
Apply for a library card
Borrowing, ordering, returning
Payment of media reclaim charges
Interlibrary loan & document delivery

Study Desks

We offer to all library users a limited number of study desks in our branch libraries.

The following regulations and recommendations apply:

Free choice of seat; prior reservation and allocation of seats at the circulation desk no longer necessary.
The number of available places is still reduced.
We recommend maintaining a minimum distance of 1.5 metres between two persons at all time.
We recommend that all visitors wear an FFP2 mask correctly while in the library.
Working in groups is not yet possible.

The occupancy indicator will show you how crowded the library is and whether it is worth coming by.

Occupancy Indicator

Hygiene Rules & Recommendations

To protect everyone's health, you should comply with the following regulations and recommendations when visiting our branch libraries:

We recommend wearing an FFP2 mask while visiting the library.
Whenever possible, maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 metres to other people at all time.
Working in groups is not yet possible.

By entering the library facilities, you agree to comply with the Terms of Use of the TUM University Library during the Corona Pandemic.

Contact & FAQ

Detailed information on borrowing questions and library rules during the Corona Pandemic can be found in our FAQ section or ask our First Level Hotline. We will be happy to help you.

FAQ Section