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Until 18.8.2024: Emil Figge Library open on Sundays
On the next four weekends, you can also study at the Emil Figge Library on Sundays from 8 am to 6 pm!
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From July 15 new Shelf Marks in the Emil-Figge-Bibliothek
Two become one: the books in the Emil-Figge-Bibliothek are gradually being arranged in a standardized system.
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New Library Building
The library is getting a new building! The new blog of the library informs about all current developments and planning.
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2.-9. August: Departmental Library of Architecture and Civil Engineering opens at 12.30 p.m.
From 2. to 9.8.2024, the Departmental Library will be open as usual from Monday to Friday, but only at lunchtime from 12.30 pm.
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19.8. to 23.8.2024: Writing week at TU Dortmund University
Are you currently writing your Bachelor's thesis, Master's thesis or term paper? Are you looking for exchange and support?
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Much more than a Move: UB Dortmund 2023
The University Library relocated last year in preparation for the new building - all library services were still offered without interruption.
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TU Dortmund University Archive Restricted Access from 15.7. to 16.8.
The archive is always available by e-mail, and incoming inquiries are answered one by one.
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Testing for Arsenic in Old Books Completed
The University Library has examined its books from the 19th century, which are on display in the public area, for arsenic staining.
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Opening Hours
The Central Library at Vogelpothsweg 76 has been closed since 7.8.2023.
- Emil-Figge-Bibliothek (central services)
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. (business hours), Saturday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. - Sebrath-Bibliothek
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Departmental Library of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
02.08. - 09.08.2024: Monday - Friday 12:30 noon - 6 p.m. - Departmental Library of Spatial Planning
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Public holidays closed (from Christmas Eve until New Year's Day: company holidays)
Current note
The Emil Figge Library is also open on Sundays from 8 am to 6 pm until Sunday, 18 August 2024!
Quick Links
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