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Webinar Carrels

Conducting an online job interview between lectures or taking part in a webinar that requires you to speak? Our webinar carrels in the Mathematics & Informatics Branch Library make it possible. These sound‑insulated, reservable booths provide the ideal environment for anyone who needs a quiet, private space or prefers working in the library.

Online Reservation

TUM students can easily reserve webinar carrels online:

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

Book a Webinar Carrel

Availability

The University Library offers twelve webinar carrels in the Branch Library Mathematics & Informatics. Speaking is explicitly allowed in the webinar carrels. Please use the rooms for:

  • Actively participating in webinars
  • Online lectures
  • Presentations via video conference
  • Job or internship interviews

Check-in

For every online reservation, please check in at the branch library:

  • Scan the QR code from the confirmation email at the check-in station.
  • Check in separately for each time slot, even for consecutive bookings.
  • Check-in is possible 30 minutes prior to the reservation time.
  • Check-in must be completed within 30 minutes.

Without check-in your reservation will be automatically canceled.

Terms & Conditions

Booking Quota & Usage Period
  • Booking quota: 2 reservations per week and branch library
  • Maximum booking duration: 4 hours per reservation

Who Can Reserve a Webinar Carrel?
  • Only TUM students
  • Reservations are non-transferable and may not be made on behalf of others.

How Can I Reserve?
  • Online via the reservation system
  • Log in with your TUM ID
  • Book up to 7 days in advance – same-day bookings are also possible

When Does My Reservation Expire?
  • After 30 minutes, if you do not show up or fail to check in.
  • If you are absent for more than 60 minutes or do not use a break-time disc.
  • Expired reservations are not credited back to your booking quota.

What Should I Observe When Using a Webinar Carrel?
  • Mark absences with the library's break-time discs.
  • Drinks are allowed in tightly sealed containers.
  • No food or alcohol allowed.
  • The University Library's House Rules apply.

Break-Time Disc Policy

Want to take a break and leave your webinar carrel temporarily? That's fine, as long as:

  • Your break does not exceed 60 minutes.
  • You place a break-time disc in your carrel to indicate the start time of your break.

Break-time discs are available in collection bins at all branch libraries. When leaving the library, please return them at the exit.

Important:

  • If you exceed the maximum break time of 60 minutes, others may move your belongings and use your spot.
  • Empty webinar carrels without a break-time disc may be reassigned.
  • The University Library assumes no liability for unattended personal items.

The binding provisions can be found in the Terms of Use: Reservation of Study Desks and Rooms.

Equipment

  • Soundproofing for focused and non-disturbing use
  • Power outlets and internet connection
  • Two desks and swivel chairs – suitable for up to two people

Feedback

What do you think about the option to reserve study desks and rooms online? We would greatly appreciate your feedback. It helps us improve our booking service.

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