Wittelsbacherplatz
In the departmental library, you will find specialist literature on protestant theology, pedagogy, psychology, political and social studies and special needs education. The entire departmental library collection can be searched via the catalogue.
The shelf marks of these items start with "500/".
New: Security gate and self-checkout machine
The departmental library is now equipped with a security gate, so the cloakroom regulations have been changed in line with the Main Library. Further information.
In addition, two self-service machines (in the reading room on the 2nd floor and the counter area) are now available for borrowing and returning books!
Loan facilities
- Most of the items in the departmental library can be borrowed. Please take the books from the shelves yourself. You can borrow the items yourself at our self-service machine or go to the departmental library's counter.
- The loan periods correspond to those of the Main Library.
- You can renew items yourself via your user account.
- More information on borrowing.
- Special conditions apply for borrowing tests.
A valid user card from the University Library or a student ID valid for the current semester is required for borrowing items.
Returning borrowed items
Books borrowed from the departmental library can be returned to the departmental library or to the return terminals in the Main Library. The two terminals on the outside of the Main Library building (about 50 meters to the right of the entrance in the direction of the Mensa) are also available outside opening hours.
Please send returns by post to: Teilbibliothek Wittelsbacherplatz, Wittelsbacherplatz 1, 97074 Würzburg. The date of receipt of the mail is decisive for the timely return.
Study desks
A total of 164 study desks are available. All study desks (with the exception of those in the silent workroom and the sofas) are equipped with sockets.
Facilities
Access to specialist databases for literature searches, Internet access, Wi-Fi, multifunctional copiers, Book2net scanning station, Earplug vending machine
Individual workrooms
The library offers 12 individual workrooms. These are located on the ground floor, 1st and 3rd floor in the reading room area (direction of the lecture halls). The rooms do not need to be reserved.
Group study rooms
The library offers six group study rooms for student working groups. All rooms are equipped with conventional whiteboards and sockets. Some rooms offer additional media technology for group projects. If you would like to use a group study room, please reserve it via our room reservation system.
Silent work room
The silent workroom (No. 03.406) is designed as a quiet place to study without a laptop. Therefore, there are no sockets in the room. Please use this room for quiet reading and study.
Parent-child room
The departmental library’s parent-child room enables students with children to work in the library. The room contains a computer workstation, work tables for study groups, a changing table, a travel cot, a high chair, furniture for children and, of course, toys. Please contact the information desk if you would like to use the room.
Cloakroom
Lockers are available to store your belongings. You will need a €2 coin to use the lockers.
Permanent lockers
The permanent lockers are located in the locker room on the 2nd floor in front of the sectional library entrance. Keys for permanent lockers can be reserved via the University Library catalogue. The lockers can be used for up to three months. If nobody else has reserved a permanent locker, you can keep the locker for another three months. This can only be extended once. Lockers are only available to students of the University of Würzburg.
To reserve a key via the University Library catalogue, proceed as follows:
- Open the catalogue and log in.
- Change the departmental library (under "Limit search", "Current branch") to "TB Wittelsbacherplatz"
- Search Title(s) for "Dauerschliessfach".
- Use the "Get it" tab to order or to renew.
Information can be found on the webpage of KIS (Kontakt- und Informationsstelle für Studierende mit Behinderung und chronischer Erkrankung).
Acquisition suggestion
New acquisitions - All subjects- Pedagogy - Political science - Sociology - Theology
Employees
Jana Stelle
Subject librarian
Dr. Oliver Sticht
Get in touch with us at any time, in writing, by telephone, by e-mail or via our contact form.
