Central Services now in the Emil-Figge-Bibliothek
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News from UB Dortmund
05/29/2026
A Reading Tour through the McGovern Library in the University Library
Invitation to a reading from Prof. Walter Grünzweig's collection of American classics, which includes a dedication by Albert Einstein.
05/28/2026
University Library Coffee Lectures, 2nd Edition
New Coffee Lectures! Want to effectively boost your academic visibility? Each lecture offers fresh insights and practical applications.
06/12/2026
Follow-up: "Insights into Scientific Publishing"
“Insights into Scientific Publishing by IEEE” shed light on the scientific publishing process and the role of open access and AI.
06/12/2026
TUBI Info Chat is now live!
Would you like to learn more about us or do you have questions about our services? Our new TUBI info chat is now available to help you quickly!
04/30/2026
Smart Literature Research with AI: exploiting Opportunities, recognizing Limitations
Students learn online or in person how to conduct literature research skillfully and efficiently with the support of AI.
11/21/2025
Licensing temporary access to e-books
In addition to our many already unlocked ebooks, we are able to offer time limited access through special promotions from publishers.
09/19/2025
New Library Building
The Library is getting a new building! The new Library blog informs about all current developments and planning.
Opening Hours
- Emil-Figge-Bibliothek (central services)
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. (business hours)
Saturday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. - Sebrath-Bibliothek
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. (business hours)
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Campus-Süd-Bibliothek
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Exception: Wednesday, June 17, 2026: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Hylec (Hybrid Learning Center)
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - The Central Library at Vogelpothsweg 76 has been closed since 7.8.2023.
Public holidays closed (company holidays: closed from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day)
Current notice
The Campus-Süd-Bibliothek will open on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
Quick Links
Using the Library from Home
Campus Study Areas
Library card
Tours and training
HyLeC workshops (Hybrid Learning Center)
Subject guides / databases
Interlibrary loan, document delivery, book suggestion
Research Publications
Open Access
Publication support
Patents / Standards and technical guidelines
