External Library Patrons
Central Library closed from July 26 to August 8, 2021
Due to necessary maintenance and repairs, the Central Library will be closed as a learning space from July 26 to August 8, 2021.
During this time, seat reservations or picking up of books will not be possible and new library cards will not be issued. Book returns will be possible during the opening hours of the building.
COVID-19 hygiene and safety requirements
When do I have to wear a mouth and nose protector?
When entering the library building until reaching your study place (incl. group workrooms and carrels).
When leaving your study place.
When collecting books at the library front desk.
When a library card is issued at the library front desk.
This applies to all 3 library branches (Central Library, Library for Law, Library for Social Sciences).
One of the following proofs must be presented to enter and remain in WU buildings.
Library Services
Seat reservation in the Central Library, the Library for Social Sciences, or the Library for Law
Lending service for books in the Central Library (books can only be picked up during the designated time slots)
Book returns in the Central Library (books can only be returned during the designated time slots)
Borrowing and returning of books in the Library for Social Sciences (please check the opening hours)
Research consultation in our search_bar or via rechercheservice@wu.ac.at
Seat reservations are possible. For the reservation you need a valid library card. If you do not have a library card yet, please register for an appointment to receive your library card first.
Library Services
COVID-19 hygiene and safety requirements
The wearing of mouth and nose protectors (FFP2) is mandatory in WU buildings and until reaching the study place in the libraries. Please keep a safe distance of 1 meter from other people.
One of the following proofs must be presented to enter and remain in WU buildings.
Library services for external library patrons
Seat reservation in the Central Library, the Library for Social Sciences, or the Library for Law
Lending service for books in the Central Library (books can only be picked up during the designated time slots)
Book returns in the Central Library (books can only be returned during the designated time slots)
Borrowing and returning of books in the Library for Social Sciences (please check the opening hours)
Seat reservations are possible. For the reservation you need a valid library card. If you do not have a library card yet, please register for an appointment to receive your library card first.