Use of Lockers

The University Library provides cloakroom and long-term lockers.
The cloakroom lockers are available to all users. Long-term lockers can be borrowed by students of RUB, the University of Duisburg-Essen and TU Dortmund University.

Cloakroom lockers

  • In the foyer of the University Library and in the basement (level 01) you will find lockers where you can lock up your outerwear, bags and luggage. You will need a 2-euro coin as a deposit.

  • Overnight use is not possible. Please empty your locker in good time before the library closes. In the morning before the building opens, all locked lockers will be emptied and the contents secured.

Long-term lockers
  • The University Library has 645 long-term lockers. They are available to students at RUB, the University of Duisburg-Essen and TU Dortmund University. The lockers can be used to store learning materials and books (own media and media borrowed from the University Library).

  • Locker keys are issued at the information/service desk. Once you have accepted the user regulations, the locker key will be loaned to your library account.

  • The locations can be viewed in the electronic guidance system. Enter the search term "locker".

  • The University Library is not liable for loss or damage to items stored in the locker.

  • If you have lost your locker key, please contact the staff at the information/service desk on level 0 immediately.

  • The University Library offers study places with integrated lockers for doctoral students. These are only available to RUB students with appropriate proof.