Borrowing
Library Services from April 01, 2021
All branches will be closed from April 01, 2021 until further notice.
Orders/reservations can still be made via the catalog from April 01, 2021.
Reserved books can only be picked up after the end of the lockdown.
Lending periods will be automatically adjusted by us during the lockdown.
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 |
Lending conditions for WU Faculty and Staff
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.