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Operations of the Libraries under Covid-19 conditions

Opening times of the University Library:

Mo to Fr: 8 am to 11 pm
Sa and Sun: 10 am to 9 pm

Information-/Servicedesk:

Mo to Fr: 8 am to 6 pm
Sa: 10 am to 4 pm

Up to 500 people are allowed to be in the Central Library at any given time. Wearing a medical mask is compulsory in the entire building.

You can spend up to 45 minutes in the library to borrow books and/or copy or scan book chapters or journal articles
Designated study and work spaces are available throughout the building, no booking required.

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