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Borrowing literature directly

Main library, Universitätstr. 33, 50931 Cologne

Textbook collection

Location
Ground floor

Issue
Check out via self-issue machine

Opening hours
Mo - Fr 9.00 - 24.00, Sa - So 9.00 - 21.00

Inventory
Multiple copies of textbooks from all subject areas

Structure/"Set-up"
According to subject, Systematic catalogue of the text book collection >>

Number of loans
1 copy per title

Period of loan
as a rule: 4 weeks, Renewals and reservations possible

For employees of the University of Cologne: usually 18 months without the possibility of renewal; if the book is reserved, a loan period of one month from the date of reservation applies.

Returns
Via the self-return machines on the ground floor or via post. The date of arrival in the UCL is the date of receipt.

Direct Loans area

Location
First floor in the vicinity of the Reading Room

Issue
Check out via self-issue machine

Opening Hours
Mo - Fr 9.00 - 24.00, Sa - So 9.00 - 21.00

Inventory
Up-to-date books from all subject areas

Structure/Set-up
According to signature, not according to subject area

Period of loan
As a rule: 4 weeks, Renewals and reservations possible

For employees of the University of Cologne: usually 18 months without the possibility of renewal; if the book is reserved, a loan period of one month from the date of reservation applies.

Returns
Via the self-return machines on the ground floor or via post. The date of arrival in the UCL is the date of receipt

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