FAQ – Library Services during the Corona Pandemic

Corona Regulations, Hotline, Courses

What Corona protection measures do I need to be aware of when visiting the library?

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.

How can I get in touch with the University Library?

Our First Level Hotline will help you with any question or problem. You can reach us during regular service hours by phone, email, or chat.

Can I still attend courses at the university library?

There are currently no face-to-face courses at the University Library. However, we offer our entire training programme as webinars.

In selected cases, you can also complete course contents as e-courses on Moodle independent of time. If you have sucessfully passed the corresponding e-tests, we will gladly send you a certificate of participation.

You can find our webinars and e-courses at: https://www.ub.tum.de/en/courses

If you have any questions, please contact workshop@ub.tum.de

Borrowing, Returning, Media Reclaims

Are there currently any restrictions on borrowing and 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

Studying Areas, Carrels, Lockers, Equipment

Are study areas in the library accessible?

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

Currently not bookable:

Group study rooms
Carrels
TUM Speaker's Corner

Can I reserve a carrel?

Unfortunately not, our carrels cannot be reserved until further notice.

Can I use a group study room?

Unfortunately, group work is not permitted until further notice. Hence our group study rooms are currently not open to the public.

Furthermore, the TUM Speaker's Corner, a room to practice presentations and speeches at the Branch Library Main Campus, is also not available

Are lockers currently available?

Yes, library lockers are available again. You can use them free of charge for two weeks. Keys can be obtained by presenting your library card at the circulation desk.

Which library facilities are currently available?

For reasons of infection control, some of our facilities are not yet available to you. Not available are:

Carrels
Group study rooms
TUM Speaker's Corner