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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.
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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.
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06/24/2026

BibDay - My Visit to the Library

In a survey about your experiences visiting the library, the University Library would like to know how you like it there and a few other things as…
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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.
06/22/2026

A Look Back at the Reading Evening Featuring the Presentation of the Einstein Dedication

At the Emil Figge Library, there was a reading from Prof. Walter Grünzweig’s McGovern Collection, and a signed copy by Albert Einstein was presented.
In the Emil Figge Library, three people are sitting at a table reading from American classics in Prof. Walter Grünzweig’s McGovern Collection.
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!
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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.
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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)

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