Restricted lending service COVID-19
Library Services from April 1, 2021
All branches will be closed from April 1, 2021 until further notice.
Orders/reservations can still be made via the catalog from April 1, 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.
Central Library
Reservation
Books must be reserved via the WU library catalog (max. 10 items). You will need to log in with your WU account or library account data
WU Students: letter “h” followed by your student ID number (e.g. h12345678) + your WU password
External Library Patrons: Library ID no. with prefix “bib” (e.g. bib123456) + your personal library password
Pick up times & locations
We will notify you by email as soon as the books are ready to be collected. Please wait until you have received this email before you come to pick up your books.
Reserving books
Open the catalog (katalog.wu.ac.at/en) and login with your WU credentials or your Library ID.
Search the book you want to reserve.
Click the Order link.
PLEASE NOTE: At the moment WU students can also reserve books from the textbook collection (level 3). In order to do so, please select Central Library LC Text Book Collection.
Information about the availability of a book
Book from the Textbook Collection - reservation possible
Book from the general collection
Library for Social Sciences
You can borrow books during the opening times of the library. You do not need to order them.
Contact
If you have any problems or questions, please contact us by email: library@wu.ac.at.