Infrastructure & Equipment
Library Computers
In every branch library, you will find several library computers with internet access. On the computers, you can do your research and access all our electronic media in our online catalog OPAC. All units are equipped with USB ports and have MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint installed.
As a TUM member (students and staff), you can connect directly to your personal LRZ network storage (LRZ Cloud Storage) on the library computers.
Availability in the Branch Libraries
| Location | Available Library Computers |
|---|---|
| Branch Library Main Campus | 13 |
| Branch Library Medicine | 2 |
| Branch Library Sport & Health Science | 2 |
| Branch Library Chemistry | 5 |
| Branch Library Mechanical Engineering | 4 |
| Branch Library Mathematics & Informatics | 16 |
| Branch Library Physics | 3 |
| Branch Library Weihenstephan | 7 |
| Branch Library Straubing | 2 |
Monitors
Some study desks, study carrels, and webinar carrels in the branch libraries are equipped with monitors and connection cables. Monitors are available in the following branch libraries:
Availability in the Branch Libraries
| Location | Available Monitors Study Desks |
Available Monitors Carrels |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Library Main Campus | 5 | - |
| Branch Library Medicine | 2 | - |
| Branch Library Chemistry | 6 | 4 |
| Branch Library Mechanical Engineering | 9 | - |
| Branch Library Mathematics & Informatics | 34 (operated by ITO CIT) | 12 |
| Branch Library Physics | 4 | 2 |
| Branch Library Weihenstephan | 3 | - |
| Branch Library Straubing | 2 | - |
Internet
For internet access in our branch libraries, please use the library computers or the Wi-Fi provided by the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre.
eduroam network
The network eduroam allows scholars and students from academic institutions in Munich as well as guests from participating institutions to obtain Internet connectivity across the TUM campuses. eduroam is Eduroam is in use at many sites worldwide. Your modified TUM ID (e.g. gu27cat@eduroam.mwn.de) and your personal password suffice as login.
Detailed information on eduroam can be found on the LRZ webpages (german only).
BayernWLAN
If you do not have an account for eduroam, you can use the open Wi-Fi BayernWLAN as an alternative. Login credentials are not required, just connect with the network "@BayernWLAN". Please keep in mind that this network connection is not encrypted.
lrz network
You can use this network if you are a member of a Munich academic or research institution (e.g., TUM or LMU) that is part of the Munich scientific data network. It requires installing a VPN client and using your TUM ID.
Tip: Wi-Fi in the Branch Library Main Campus
At the Branch Library Main Campus in particular, WLAN overload may result in slow Internet connections.The LRZ is aware of the problem and is already working on improvements by deploying more and newer access points.
Please note the following tips when using the WLANs:
- Activate the Wi-Fi only once you are at your workplace. This will prevent your device from staying connected to the often-congested access point at the entrance.
- Use eduroam-a, which sends on the less loaded 5-GHz band.
- Move to less-used areas in the library. You can scan the currently logged-in equipment utilization of the access points in the second number in column “Usage by SSID”. The maximum number of users is approx. 100.
Detailed information on Wi-Fi can be found on the LRZ webpages (German only).
For questions and problems, the TUM IT support team will also be glad to help.
Phone: 089 289 17 123
E-Mail: it-support@tum.de
Scanners
The TUM University Library offers free scanning facilities in its branch libraries. Please observe the applicable German copyright law.
Book Scanner
The following quantities of book scanners are available across the branch libraries:
| Location | Available Book Scanners |
|---|---|
| Branch Library Main Campus | 4 |
| Branch Library Sport & Health Sciences | 1 |
| Branch Library Sport & Health Sciences | 1 |
| Branch Library Medicine | 1 |
| Branch Library Chemistry | 1 |
| Branch Library Mechanical Engineering | 2 |
| Branch Library Mathematics & Informatics | 1 |
| Branch Library Physics | 1 |
| Branch Library Weihenstephan | 2 |
| Branch Library Straubing | 1 |
Mikrofilm Scanner
At our Branch Library Main Campus, we provide a microfilm scanner. Its usage is free of charge. The device enables you to create scans from microfiches or microfilm rolls and to save the files in TIFF, PDF or JPG format on USB stick.
After arranging an appointment, you can make use of the scanner under the guidance of our Document Delivery & Digitisation Team.
Document Delivery & Digitisation Team
Branch Library Main Campus
Arcisstr. 21, Munich
1st floor, room 1174
089 289 28456
dokumentum@ub.tum.de
Copyright Notice
Please observe the existing German copyright law when using the scanner! The lawfully permitted uses for teaching, science and institutions are regulated in the subchapter §§ 60a-60h UrhG.
Reproductions of copyright protected works for private purposes or your own scholarly use are permitted. An example of scholarly use would be reproductions for study purposes provided that the reproductions are solely for this purpose. Any commercial use of the reproductions is not permitted.
Any redistribution and publishing requires the prior consent of the copyright holders. Copyright protection expires 70 years after the death of the author(s).
Lockers
We offer in all branch libraries lockers for the storing of coats and bags to our library users. You can use lockers free of charge for two weeks. Keys can be obtained by presenting your library card at the circulation desk.
The binding provisions can be found in the Terms of Use: Lockers.