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Study Carrels at the Branch Library Sport & Health Sciences

Enjoy a quiet space to focus and get things done – our study carrels offer the perfect environment for concentrated work. Whether you’re conducting in-depth research, studying for exams, or writing your thesis, these individual study cubicles provide the calm and focus you need.

Overview

Online Reservation
Availability & Equipment
Check-in
Feedback
Terms & Conditions
 

Online Reservation

TUM students and staff members can conveniently book study carrels online:

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

Book a Study Carrel [1]

You will also receive a reminder email one day prior to your reservation's start time.

 

Check-in

Please check in at the branch library for every online reservation:

  • Scan the QR code from your confirmation email at the check-in station.
  • A separate check-in is required for each time slot, even for back-to-back bookings.
  • Check-in must be completed within 30 minutes (for study carrels: within 48 hours).
  • Reservations will be automatically canceled if you do not check in on time.
 

Terms & Conditions

Who can reserve study carrels?

  • TUM students and TUM staff
  • Reservations may not be transferred and made on behalf of others.

How to reserve

  • Reserve online via the reservation system.
  • Log in with your TUM ID.
  • Book up to 3 months in advance – same-day bookings are also possible.

Reservation limits

  • Booking quota: 8 weeks per year.
  • Minimum booking duration: 1 week, always starting on Monday.
  • The quota resets each year on 1 January at midnight.

When does my reservation expire?

  • After 48 hours, if you do not show up or fail to check in.
  • Expired reservations will not be refunded to your booking quota.

Additional rules

  • Doors of study carrels are not lockable.
  • Others are allowed to use the carrel when you are absent.
  • For short absences, we recommend the use of a clock disc during breaks.
  • Drinks are allowed in tightly sealed containers.
  • No food or alcohol allowed.
  • The University Library's House Rules [2] apply.

For detailed regulations, see:

Terms of Use: Reservation of Study Desks and Rooms [3]

 

Availability & Equipment

The University Library has a number of study carrels in selected branch libraries.

Location Availability
Branch Library Chemistry [4] 11 study carrels
Branch Library Medicine [5] 12 study carrels
Branch Library Physics [6] 8 study carrels
Branch Library Sport & Health Sciences [7] 6 study carrels
Branch Library Main Campus [8] 15 study carrels
Branch Library Weihenstephan [9] 13 study carrels

Equipment & Set-Up

  • Desk and swivel chair
  • Power outlets and internet connection
  • Whiteboards – only in study carrels at Weihenstephan
 

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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