Borrowing
Borrowing Conditions for WU Students & External Library Patrons
In general, books can be taken directly from the shelf and checked out at the self-service checkout machines. Journals and newspapers cannot be borrowed from any of the libraries.
| Location | Who? | How long? | How many items? | Loan period extensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Library Levels 5 and 6 | WU students, external library patrons | 2 weeks | 15 | Extensions are possible for 2 weeks at a time; max. loan period: 6 months |
| Central Library Level -2 | WU students, external library patrons | 2 weeks | 15 | Extensions are possible for 2 weeks at a time; max. loan period: 6 months |
| Central Library Textbook collection Level 3 | WU students | 6 weeks | 5 | not possible |
| Central Library Closed stacks | WU students, external library patrons | 2 weeks | 15 order online | Extensions are possible for 2 weeks at a time; max. loan period: 6 months |
| Library for Law | no lending | |||
| Library for Social Sciences | WU students, external library patrons | 2 weeks | 15 | Extensions are possible for 2 weeks at a time; max. loan period: 6 months |
Returning Items
Central Library
To return items to the Central Library, library patrons are asked to use the self-service book return machine located to the right of the Central Library entrance. This machine can be used whenever the building is open, independent of library opening hours.
Library for Social Sciences
Materials borrowed from the Library for Social Sciences can be returned to the library desk during the library’s opening hours. PLEASE NOTE: Only materials borrowed from the Library for Social Sciences can be returned here.
Reserving/Ordering books
For further information, see the restricted lending service COVID-19.
Payment of Fees and Fines
All fees and fines are paid by cashless payment at one of the two payment machines in the LC building (located close to the Central Library entrance). These machines can be used whenever the building is open, independent of library opening hours.