The use of PCs installed at study spaces is subject to university library regulations and IT security regulations of the Service Center for Computer Systems and Communication (SCC) in their respective current versions.
OPAC terminals (no login required)
Terminals for accessing the online catalogue (OPAC) and inter-library loans (GBV) with no login required can be found near the circulation desk and on the first and second floors of the main library building as well as in the entrance area and on the second floor of the Limona building.
Workstations (login required)
The university library provides computer workstations at 68 study spaces. You will need a personalized login issued by the university's Service Center for Computer Systems and Communication (SCC). These workstations provide internet access.
| Main library building | Number | Location |
| Workstation with office applications and Adobe Professional | 5 | Floor -1, Textbook collection |
| 15 | Floor +1 | |
| 12 | Floor +2 | |
| 15 | Floor -1, PC Pool | |
| Terminal for specialized database access | 1 | Floor +1 |
| Terminal equipped with microform scanner | 1 | Floor +1 |
| Limona building | ||
| Workstation with office applications and Adobe Professional | 4 | Floor 0 |
| 2 | Gallery | |
| 3 | Floor +2 | |
| Workstation equipped with flatbed scanner | 1 | Floor +1 |
Using your own laptop
The majority of study spaces in the library is covered by wi-fi. University members may plug in their personal laptops to any study space. The university network can be accessed by Education Roaming »eduroam« or a Virtual Privat Network »VPN«.
Peripherals
You will be able to borrow headphones, optical disc drives and USB drives for the day at the information desks. Peripherals are intended only for use within the library.
| Multifunction device | No. | location |
| Thoska-operated devices | 3 1 1 | New Library Building, level +1 Limona, level 0 Limona, level +1 |
| Coin-operated device | 1 | New Library Building, level -1 |
You will find a thoska credit machine on the lower floor of the university library's entrance area, Steubenstrasse 6. Operating instructions can be found near the copy machines. In the event of problems, please contact the company administrating the copy machines, Triumph-Adler, by phone: +49(0)3 61/74 04 60
The university library provides the opportunity to scan items at no charge at the following locations:
| Scanner | Number | Location |
| Zeutschel OS1200 | 1 | Main building, mezzanine |
| 1 | Limona, Gallery | |
| Zeutschel Zeta | 2 | Main building, floor +1 |
| 1 | Limona, Gallery | |
| Flatbed scanner | 1 | Limona, floor +1 |
Specific instructions are available on the desktop after logging in. Operational instructions can be found near the scanner workspaces.
Operation of the colour scanner (book scanner) requires a USB drive, which can be borrowed from the information desk for the day.
On request, library staff can make scans of historic collection items and copy-prohibited inter-library loan items, conditional to copyright law and the requirements of individual items (see library regulations). Generally, historic inter-library loan items are exempt from this service, as they require special care. Requisition forms can be found at the information desk in the main building, floor +1. Please refer to the list of fees for further information.
| Microform reader | No. | Location |
| Microform scanner | 1 | New Library Building, Level +1 |
You will find operation instructions at the workstations.
| Equipment | No. | Location |
| TV with video player | 1 | Limona, Level +2 |
| TV with video and DVD player | 2 | Limona, Level +2 |
| Stereo unit | 1 | Limona, Level +2 |
| Media racks with video and DVD player | 2 | carrel 2.07 carrel 2.14 |
USB-stick | 1 | New Library Building, Level +1 |
| 1 | New Library Building, Level +2 | |
| 1 | Limona, Level 0 | |
| USB-mouse (extra long USB cable, well suited for left-hander) | 1 | New Library Building, circulation desk |
| 1 | New Library Building, Level +1 | |
| 1 | Limona, Level 0 |
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