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Wednesday, 17. December 2025

Server Maintenance

Restrictions to Interlibrary Loan, dokumenTUM, DigiSem on 5 January

Circulation desk in the Branch Library Mechanical Engineering

On Monday, 5 January 2026, maintenance work will be carried out on the Central Interlibrary Loan Server in the morning. For this reason, the Bavarian interlibrary loan service, as well as our internal document delivery services dokumenTUM and DigiSem are expected to be available only from midday.

During this time, no orders can be placed. The pickup and return of interlibrary loans will not be affected.

Thank you for your understanding.

Tuesday, 09. December 2025

New Course

Managing Research Data with TUM DataTagger

Starting in 2026, our training program will include a course on TUM DataTagger, our collaborative data management tool: "TUM DataTagger Essentials – Manage and Share Research Data".

This new course introduces the key features for uploading, structuring, versioning, sharing, and enriching research data with metadata. In the webinar, application scenarios will be explained through use cases.

Course Topics:

Discover the features of TUM DataTagger
Understand documentation with metadata
Consolidate your knowledge with practical use cases

Dates & Registration

Further information:
University Library Courses
TUM DataTagger Login
About TUM DataTagger

Wednesday, 03. December 2025

Limited Services

Main Campus: Carrels and Quiet Reading Room closed on 16 December

Carrels im Stillen Lesesaal der Teilbibliothek Stammgelände

Due to an internal event, the Quiet Reading Room on the 2nd floor of the Branch Library Main Campus will not be accessible on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. Study desks and carrels in this area will not be available on that day. Our First Level Hotline will be reachable only until 12:00 p.m.

The other areas of the Branch Library Main Campus will remain accessible as usual. All branch libraries are open regularly.

Overview of restrictions on 16 December 2025:

Study desks in the Quiet Reading Room are not accessible or bookable.
Reserved carrels cannot be used on this day. For the rest of the week, they will be accessible as usual.
The First Level Hotline is available only from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, 02. December 2025

22 December 2025 until 6 January 2026

Special Opening Hours from Christmas to Epiphany

Golden Christmas tree bauble on a blue background with text Christmas opening hours

Between Christmas and Epiphany, we are also here for you! At our campuses – in Munich, Garching, Freising and Straubing – at least one branch library will remain open. On the Christmas weekend and at the turn of the year, all branch libraries will be closed.

Please note the altered opening and service hours during this time. From 7 January 2026, our regular opening hours will resume.

Holiday Opening Hours at a Glance

22. – 23.12.2025	First Level Hotline 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Main Campus 8 a.m. – 12:00 midnight Mathematics & Informatics 8 a.m. – 12:00 midnight Weihenstephan 8 a.m. – 12:00 midnight All other branch libraries closed
24. – 28.12.2025	First Level Hotline closed All branch libraries closed
29.– 30.12.2025	First Level Hotline 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Main Campus 8 a.m. – 12:00 midnight Mathematics & Informatics 8 a.m. – 12:00 midnight Weihenstephan 8 a.m. – 12:00 midnight All other branch libraries closed
02.01.2026	First Level Hotline 10 a.m. – 3 p.m Main Campus 8 a.m. – 12:00 midnight Mathematics & Informatics 8 a.m. – 12:00 midnight Weihenstephan 8 a.m. – 12:00 midnight Straubing 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. All other branch libraries closed
03. – 04.01.2026	First Level Hotline closed Main Campus 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mathematics & Informatics 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Weihenstephan 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. All other branch libraries closed
05.01.2026	First Level Hotline 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Main Campus 8 a.m. – 12:00 midnight Mathematics & Informatics 8 a.m. – 12:00 midnight Weihenstephan 8 a.m. – 12:00 midnight Straubing 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. All other branch libraries closed
06.01.2026	First Level Hotline closed Main Campus 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mathematics & Informatics 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Weihenstephan 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. All other branch libraries closed

Further Links
First Level Hotline
Regular Opening Hours

Monday, 17. November 2025

New Course

AI-Powered Literature Research

A laptop sits open on a wooden table in a quiet library. Bookshelves line the background. Digital data visualizations and glowing network-like graphics appear to flow out of the laptop’s screen, symbolizing information processing or AI-assisted research.

In our new course "AI for Literature Research Essentials – Optimizing Search Queries", you will learn how to meaningfully integrate AI-supported tools into your academic research. You will practice formulating precise search queries, combining modern tools with traditional methods, and realistically assessing the limitations of AI.

The course is designed for students and doctoral candidates who wish to expand their research skills. In addition to a solid theoretical foundation, the content is practiced and applied in a hands-on way through group work.

Course Topics:

Potential applications of AI tools in the literature research process
Principles of AI-based literature research tools
Refining search queries with AI support
Combining AI tools with traditional research methods
Limitations of AI in academic research

Dates & Registration

Further Information:
University Library Courses