Opening hours University Library Bochum
Opening hours University Library Building*
Monday to Friday: 8 am to 11 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10 am to 7 pm
*Closed on May 9, 19, 20, and 30 due to a public holiday.
- Learn and study
- Use of group study rooms
- Borrow and return books
- Borrow reserved books
- Borrow magazine orders
- Return of interlibrary loans (without receipt)
- Use of scanners
- Payment of fees at the automatic pay station
- Use of lockers
Information and service times*
Monday to Thursday: 8 am to 6 pm
Friday: 8 am to 4 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 3 pm
*The information and service desk will not be staffed on Saturday, 18.5.24. Services such as issuing library cards and collecting interlibrary loan books will unfortunately not be available on this day.
- Research Advice
- Information and service
- Registration as library user
- Interlibrary loans:
- Return of interlibrary loans (with receipt)
- Pick up articles
- View into interlibrary loans in Reading Room - View into protected material in Reading Room
- Borrow keys for the long-term lockers
Opening hours Departmental Libraries
The opening hours of the departmental Libraries can be found on the respective Departmental Library pages.
Opening hours Writing Café
Monday to Friday: 10 am to 4 pm
During this time, the writing tutors in the Writing Café provide advice on all questions relating to writing.
Opening hours Café Edwards
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 6 pm
You need a break? Visit Café Edwards to get drinks and Snacks.
If you bring your own food, please use our BYOS corner (Bring Your Own Sandwich) in the foyer on level 0.