Please return via the self-return machines in the foyer of the Main Library: Mon - Fri 9 - 24 and Sat - Sun 9 - 21.

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

Returning items at the circulation desk: Mon - Fri 10 - 16., Thurs, additional 16 - 18

Outside opening hours, you can return media via a book drop at the circulation desk.

Book drop opening hours: Mon - Fri 9 - 19

If you return books by post, the date of return is the date of receipt by the Humanities Department.

Tip: If you are returning books by post, we recommend that you send the books insured, e.g. as a registered letter or parcel.

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 drop.

Address

Universitäts- und Stadtbibliothek Köln
Humanwissenschaftliche Abteilung
Ausleihe
Gronewaldstr. 2
50931 Köln

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.

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

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)

Fill out the loss declaration form and hand it in at Issue counter (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)