Returns & lost books
Books from the main department (Universitätsstraße) and the Department of Human Sciences (Gronewaldstraße) should be returned to the location where they were borrowed.
All media from the inventory of the Main Library
Please return via the self-return machines in the foyer of the Main Library: Mon–Fri 9.00 a.m.–10.00 p.m. and Sat–Sun 9.00 a.m.–9.00 p.m.
or by post. The return date is the date of arrival at the library.
Tip: If you are returning books to us by post, we recommend that you send them insured.
Adress
Universitäts- und Stadtbibliothek Köln
Ortsleihe
Universitätsstraße 33
50931 Köln
Media and tests from the holdings of the Department of Human Sciences
Returning items at the circulation desk: Mon - Fri 10 - 16., additional Thurs 16 - 18
Outside opening hours, you can return media via a book slot at the circulation desk.
Book slot opening hours: Mon - Fri 9 - 19
If you return books by post, the date of return is the date of receipt by the Department of Human Sciences.
Tip: If you are returning books by post, we recommend that you send the books insured, e.g. as a registered letter or parcel.
Address
Universitäts- und Stadtbibliothek Köln
Humanwissenschaftliche Abteilung
Ausleihe
Gronewaldstr. 2
50931 Köln
Tests from the Testothek
You can only return psychological tests from the Testothek at the circulation desk during the hours Mon - Fri 10 - 14. Please do not return the tests via the book slot.
Media from a campus library
return the books to the library where you borrowed them or send them to the library by post.
Tip: If you are returning books by post, we recommend that you send the books insured, e.g. as a registered letter or parcel.
Interlibrary loans
return to the reading room and interlibrary loan desk in the main department (Location):
Mon - Fri 9 am - midnight, Sat - Sun 9 am - 9 pm
Lost or damaged a book from the Main Library or borrowed via interlibrary loan?
It is best to contact us directly: the late fees will increase until you have submitted a loss declaration form.
For questions: +49 221 470-3703 Lending services
+49 221 470-6121 Textbook collection
Loss Declaration Form (German) (pdf, 66 kb)
Lost or damaged a book from the Department of Human Sciences?
Fill out the loss declaration form and hand it in at circulation desk (map).
Get in touch with us directly: the late fees will increase until you have submitted a loss declaration form.
For questions: +49 221 470-4671 Borrowing
Loss Declaration Form (German) (pdf, 66 kb)
