University Library: Catalog plus SehKon - Online catalog for the visually impaired Service for the blind and visually impaired of the Dortmund University Library To navigation by target groups To navigation by topic To quick access To footer with other services
To content
Logo der UB Dortmund
Large white sign with arrow points to the building Sebrathweg 7 © Rita Sadkowski​/​TU Dortmund
Central Services now in the Emil-Figge-Bibliothek
Library locations, campus study areas

Dortmund University Library

Catalog plus

News from UB Dortmund | Opening Hours | Quick Links | Have your say

News from UB Dortmund

06/23/2026

New Library Building

The Library is getting a new building! The Library blog informs about all current developments and planning since 2023.
Front view new building Dortmund University Library
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.
A cup with the TU logo is in front of a screen.
07/06/2026

Program for the 2026 Summer Festival

Stop by the construction fence on the Mensabrücke! UB and Hylec are here with a joint booth featuring lots of great activities.
07/06/2026

Summer Festival: Changed Opening Hours and Service Times

On July 9, the Emil-Figge-Bibliothek will be staffed by security personnel starting at 3:00 p.m.; the Campus-Süd-Bibliothek will close at 3:00 p.m.
green information icon
06/23/2026

Event on Feminist Archival History in Dortmund

The former Archive on the New Women's Movement and other women's archives in Dortmund are collections of documents with a feminist perspective.
Two students stand between two bookshelves with books in hands in the library.
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!
Screenshot of the TUBI Welcome Screen
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.
Courses at Dortmund University Library: AI and Literature Research
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.
A Woman is sitting in an armchair and reading an e-book

All News

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.
  • 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)

Opening hours

TU Dortmund campus study areas

Current notice

The TU Dortmund Summer Festival will take place on Thursday, July 9, 26. On that day, the Emil-Figge-Bibliothek and the Sebrath-Bibliothek will be open from 3:00 p.m. with security on duty. The Campus-Süd-Bibliothek will close at 3:00 p.m.

Quick Links