Bonn University and State Library
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Main Library
Opening timesMon. - Sun.: 8 am to midnight
Borrowing and returning items
Mon. - Sun.: 10 am to midnight
MNL Branch Library
Opening timesMon. - Sun.: 8 am to midnight
Borrowing and returning items
Mon. - Sun.: 10 am to midnight
Information
Mon. - Fri.: 10 am to 5 pmHB: information@ulb.uni-bonn.de
HB Tel.: +49 228 73-7525
MNL: benutzungmnl@ulb.uni-bonn.de
MNL Tel.: +49 228 73-3405
New library management system Alma
In August 2023, the switch to the new library management system Alma took place. On our Alma web pages you will find information about changes and usage restrictions around the changeover.
Main Library and MNL Branch Library will close for the public holiday.
Short introductions for first semester students
Fire protection curtain replacement
Up to one week processing time for the creation of new library cards
Contacts & bank details
Information on the USL’s organizational structure, including all its divisions, details of who is responsible for what, and an overview of contacts from A to Z.
Current projects
New Alma library system
In August 2022, the USL is beginning its switch to a new library management system, which is set to go live in September 2023.
NS-Raubgut project
The project is designed to produce the first-ever systematic review of the USL’s old holdings focusing specifically on books seized as a result of Nazi persecution and is the largest undertaking of its kind currently underway in Bonn.
Digitization of historical newspapers in NRW
The government of North Rhine-Westphalia has been funding a state-wide project to digitize its historical newspapers since 2017.
For researchers from the University of Bonn
Research data management
The Research Data Service Center can assist you with all aspects of research data management, from planning and proposing research projects to publishing and archiving your research data.
Open Access Service Center
The service center provides you with comprehensive support, from details of current funding opportunities through to advice and information on choosing the right license.
bonndoc—the University of Bonn’s publication server
Academic works from the University can be published electronically on bonndoc.
Specialist advice
The team of subject librarians can give you wide-ranging specialist advice on things like literature searches, reference management and requesting the purchase of new items.
Did you know...?
The BonnerBibliotheken partnership
This lets you run simultaneous searches in the catalogs of public libraries based in Bonn and the surrounding area.
Cultural heritage in the USL
If you have any questions about the items we hold, would like to do some research in our collections, are interested in historical and cultural studies in the Rhineland region or want to deposit your publication with us as an obligatory copy, our website is just the right place for you.