Borrowing

Library Services

All library branches (Central Library, Library for Law, Library for Social Sciences) can be accessed without a seat reservation and the libraries are open throughout the day (without the break at lunchtime).

Please note the regulations on 2,5-G as well as the FFP2 masks in the libraries.

Pre-ordering and collection of books from the Central Library via the lending service is still available.

Important information for external library patrons

If you need to borrow books and do not yet have a WU library card, please register for an appointment to receive your library card.

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

Information 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.

Contact

entlehung@wu.ac.at

Library Front Desk: +43 1 31336-4929

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