Borrow literature directly
Some of our literature is available for you to borrow directly. You can conveniently check out books using the lending machines located in these areas.
Textbook collection
Location
first floor
Lending
directly via the lending machine
Opening hours
during general opening hours
Stock
Textbooks from all subject areas in multiple copies
List
by subject area, systematic catalog of the textbook collection
Number of loans
Only one copy per title
Loan period
Usually 4 weeks, renewals and reservations are possible.
For employees of the University of Cologne: usually 18 months.
If the book is reserved, the loan period is one month from the date of reservation.
Return
At the return machines on the first floor or by post. The date of return is the date of receipt at the USB.
Immediate lending area
Location
1. Upper floor in the reading room area
Borrowing
directly from the lending machine
Opening hours
during general opening hours
Stock
current books from all subject areas
Listing
by shelfmark, not by subject area
Loan period
Usually 4 weeks, renewals and reservations are possible.
For employees of the University of Cologne: usually 18 months.
If the book is reserved, the loan period is one month from the date of reservation.
Return
At the return machines on the first floor or by post. The date of return is the date of receipt at the USB.