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12/16/2025

New Year without Overdue Fines!

If borrowed books are returned late, the Library will not charge any overdue fines in 2026.
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09/19/2025

New Library Building

The Library is getting a new building! The new Library blog informs about all current developments and planning.
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04/13/2026

16.04.2026: Service partially restricted until 10.30 a.m.

On Thursday, April 16, the service in the Emil-Figge-Bibliothek and the Sebrath-Bibliothek will be partially restricted in the morning.
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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.
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03/30/2026

Opening hours Easter 2026

All library locations as well as learning sites will be closed from Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6. We will be back for you from Tuesday, April 7!
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03/23/2026

From 27.3.: Noise development due to fire protection work in the Emil-Figge-Bibliothek

Due to necessary work on the fire protection supply, there will be increased noise in the Emil-Figge-Bibliothek from Friday, March 27.
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03/20/2026

Until Sunday, 22.3.: Construction work and noise in the Emil-Figge-Bibliothek

Due to work that cannot be postponed in the Emil-Figge-Bibliothek, increased noise pollution is to be expected up to and including Sunday, March 22.
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03/19/2026

Scanning with your own Smartphone

The new scan tent makes it easy to scan documents and books. You don't have to hold your cell phone in your hand.
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03/17/2026

Library à la Carte: New Information Service from the Library

The University Library introduces researchers to topics such as literature research with AI or the best ways to publish open access.