Restricted lending service COVID-19
As of January 30, 2021, all branches of the University Library (Central Library LC, Library for Law D3, Library for Social Sciences) are closed as learning space at least until the end of the general lockdown.
The last day for studying in the library is Friday January 29, 2021.
Library Services
WU students can
reserve a seat in the Central Library from January 18 until January 29, 2021. The wearing of mouth and nose protectors (FFP2) is mandatory at the learning spaces in the libraries.
order books from the Central Library and the Library for Social Sciences. Books can only be picked up and returned during the designated time slots.
reserve a scanner in the Library for Law.
External library patrons can
order books from the Central Library and the Library for Social Sciences. Books can only be picked up and returned during the designated time slots.
reserve a scanner in the Library for Law.
Important information for external library patrons
Due to the COVID-19 hygiene and safety requirements, until further notice, external library patrons may not use the libraries as learning space (reserve a seat) and we cannot issue new library cards.
The borrowing service can be used if you need books from the Central Library or the Library for Social Sciences.
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
Book available in the Central Library and the D4 Library - both can be reserved
Contact
If you have any problems or questions, please contact us by email: library@wu.ac.at.