Restricted re-opening of the University Library

The Twelfth Bavarian Ordinance on Measures for the Prevention of Infection (12. BayIfSMV) allows for re-opening libraries to the public (given that there is a hygiene concept in place and that the number of visitors is limited).

The Main Library (Zentralbibliothek) and all Departmental Libraries are open again for borrowing and returning media.
As a result of the pandemic, library services have been severely restricted in recent months and late fees have been suspended. As of 12 April 2021, reminders will again be sent for expired loan periods.
The shipping of books for students will still be possible via our payable book mailing service .

Main Library (Zentralbibliothek)

  • The Main Library is open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm. It is not necessary to book an appointment.
  • The reading room holdings can still be ordered. Please order the required items online in our Library Catalogue.
  • There is a small number of reading room workstations available. You can read more information about this here.
  • Ordered items can only be collected after presenting a valid library card. An FFP2 mask has to be worn at all times.
  • When ordering items in the catalogue choose the library as collection point at which you would like to pick up your order. It can be collected at the earliest the next working day. Please note that shipping to a different library will add one day to the delivery time. Do not come on the day you ordered your materials.
  • The printing stations and the book scanner in the Main Library can be used without an appointment. The maximum time of usage is 30 minutes. Feel free to use other devices on campus for printing, scanning, or copying.
  • The group study room will remain closed until further notice. No research is possible on the PCs in the libraries.

Departmental Library Law and Economics (Teilbibliothek Rechts- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften)

  • The Departmental Library RW is open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm.
  • Only pre-ordered items can be collected. Order the required materials in our catalogue. The books in the readings rooms can also be ordered via the catalogue.
  • Ordered items can only be collected after presenting a valid library card. An FFP2 mask has to be worn at all times.
  • When ordering items in the catalogue choose the library as collection point at which you would like to pick up your order. It can be collected at the earliest the next working day. Please note that shipping to a different library will add one day to the delivery time. Do not come on the day you ordered your materials.
  • As of Monday, March 22, 2021, reading room workstations will be available in the Departmental Library Law and Economics (RW) during opening hours. These must be booked in advance. More information on booking appointments for reading room spaces in RW is available here.
  • Copiers, printing stations, and book scanners are accessible and no longer need to be reserved in advance.
  • The group study rooms will remain closed until further notice. No research is possible on the PCs in the libraries.

Departmental Libraries GEO and NW II

  • The Departmental Libraries are open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, for borrowing and returning books and other items.
  • Only pre-ordered items can be collected. Order the required materials in our catalogue. The books in the readings rooms can also be ordered via the catalogue.
  • Ordered items can only be collected after presenting a valid library card. An FFP2 mask has to be worn at all times.
  • When ordering items in the catalogue choose the library as collection point at which you would like to pick up your order. It can be collected at the earliest the next working day. Please note that shipping to a different library will add one day to the delivery time. Do not come on the day you ordered your materials.
  • There is a small number of reading room workstations available. You can read more information about this here.
  • The printing station and the book scanner in the library are accessible and do not need to be reserved in advance.
  • The group study rooms and carrels will remain closed until further notice. No research is possible on the PCs in the libraries.

Departmental Library NW I

  • The Departmental Library NW I is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, for borrowing and returning books and other items.
  • Only pre-ordered items can be collected. Order the required materials in our catalogue. The books in the readings rooms can also be ordered via the catalogue.
  • Ordered items can only be collected after presenting a valid library card. An FFP2 mask has to be worn at all times.
  • When ordering items in the catalogue choose the library as collection point at which you would like to pick up your order. It can be collected at the earliest the next working day. Please note that shipping to a different library will add one day to the delivery time. Do not come on the day you ordered your materials.
  • The printing station and the book scanner in the library are not available.
  • The reading room workstations, group study rooms and carrels will remain closed until further notice. No research is possible on the PCs in the libraries.
Please note: our opening hours and services may be adjusted depending on the development of the pandemic (incidence values).

If you have questions please contact the information desk (0921 / 55 - 3420). It is possible Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can also write us an email (auskunft.ub@uni-bayreuth.de).

Last updated: 07th May 2021