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News from UB Dortmund
04/23/2026
Library closed on public holidays in May / June
All library locations and study areas will be closed on the upcoming public holidays in May and June.
09/19/2025
New Library Building
The Library is getting a new building! The new Library blog informs about all current developments and planning.
04/23/2026
Program 'Insights into Scientific Publishing by IEEE'
"Insights into Scientific Publishing by IEEE" sheds light on the scientific publishing process and the role of Open Access and AI.
04/23/2026
The Path to your own Patent or Spin-off
At the event on April 28, you can find out about the extensive range of services relating to patenting and business start-ups at the TU!
04/07/2026
Basics of Scientific Publishing - via Zoom
On April 30, Dr. Kathrin Höhner will give a compact online overview of key aspects of academic publishing.
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.
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)
Current notice
Please note that all library branches and study areas will be closed on Friday, May 1, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
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
