Using the library
To avoid the spread of the coronavirus, the University and State Library Bonn (USL) remains in safe operations mode. This regards both the Main Library (Adenauerallee 39-41, 53113 Bonn) and the MNL Branch Library (Friedrich-Hitzebruch-Allee 4, formerly Nußallee 15a, 53115 Bonn).
If you have any questions, you can contact our service teams via eMail [Email protection active, please enable JavaScript.], as well as by phone Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 0228/73 7525 (Main Library) or 0228/73 3405 (MNL Branch Library).
Information
The staff members of the information services in the Main and MNL Departmental Library will gladly answer your questions connected with the library in person, by telephone or email.
Registration
You need a library card in order to use the library. On our pages you will learn under which conditions you can register in the ULB Bonn and how to receive a library card.
Lending and use on library premises
Information on the use of books, journals and newspapers as well as further information on loan periods, extensions of loans, reservations, return of media items or their loss. In addition, we will answer frequently asked questions on loans and use on the library premises.
Library as a working place
The library is a learning and working place that makes rooms available which are equipped with various functions and facilities. The use of the library is only possible with a valid library card. Please be considerate to those who wish to work with concentration.
eMedia
Several thousands of eJournals, eBooks, and databases are at your disposal all day. E-media items may be used within the university or also from home. Please note the legal information on the use of electronic media.
Using documents protected by copyright law
Items, in print or electronic format, are usually protected by copyright. The law provides, among other things, how the items may be used for research and teaching.
Interlibrary loan
Items, that you cannot find at Bonn University, can be ordered through inter-library loan from another library or can be ordered through a document delivery service. You can place an order at any time online.
Rules and Regulations
of Bonn University and State Library (Amtl. Bekanntmachung, Nr. 7., Official Bulletin No. 7, 24 February 2016)
Fees and charges
Information about fees and charges of Bonn University Library, such as for a library card, failure to observe the loan period, interlibrary loan, self-service or on demand printing or copying.
