Studying and Working in the MNL Branch Library
Study spaces, video and working spaces, scanning stations, service PCs and group study pods—the library is a place to study and work that offers you a range of spaces kitted out with various features and equipment.
Workspaces and equipment
The bright reading room spans the first and second floors of the MNL Branch Library and offers a pleasant atmosphere for undisturbed work.
Reading room
Looking for a quiet individual workspace in an atmosphere that’s conducive to concentration? The reading room of the MNL Branch Library has 198 individual study stations available exclusively for students at the University of Bonn.
You can use our map and the space number to locate your desk in the reading room.
Most workspaces come with power points and network connections; please see the labeling in the reservation system.
Video and working spaces
If you would like to study together with a fellow student or join a videoconference, the third-floor reading room has 16 booths for University of Bonn students where they are allowed to talk quietly and take part in videoconferences using a headset.
Various group study areas are available in the LernRaum+ and the Lerncafé at the MNL Branch Library.
Group study pods
No space in your room at home for group work?
The LernRaum+ group study room has five pods, each of which can be booked for group work for up to six people.
These are equipped with power outlets and large screens and the SPrinT software.
There are also spaces in the LernRaum+ and Lerncafé that do not need to be reserved.
The Media Center in the MNL Branch Library offers computer workstations, equipment rentals, and training sessions. It also serves as a hub for the University of Bonn’s cross-media resources.
Media Center Workspaces
In the MNL Media Center, 5 computer workstations — each accommodating up to 2 people — are available to university members for image and video editing. The computers are equipped with the programs “DaVinci Resolve Studio” (video editing) and “Affinity Photo” (image editing). You must bring your own storage media and headphones. Please note the separate opening hours.
Accessible Workstations
The Media Center offers an accessible workstation for both members of the University of Bonn and external users. To use the workstations, you must register in advance by email or by phone at +49 228 73 3405; requests from students at the University of Bonn will be given priority. Please review the information regarding usage and equipment.
Some of the study and work stations in the MNL Branch Library are available to all USL Bonn users without the need for a reservation.
Workstations at the Lerncafé and LernRaum+
The LernRaum+ and the Lerncafé offer 87 workspaces for studying and working without the need to reserve a seat.
Service-PCs
Would you like to identify a signature in bonnus, conduct a literature search in other catalogs and portals, or access our licensed databases, e-books, and e-journals? Feel free to use our service computers in the MNL lobby. This service is available to all users.
Scanner
The MNL has 3 scanning stations available to all users, one of which is located in the open-access stacks, one in the LernRaum+, and one in front of the Lerncafé. Here, you can make digital copies of non-circulating materials up to DIN A2 size—in color, grayscale, or black-and-white—free of charge and save them to your own USB drive (please bring your own!).
Contact
Information desk MNL Branch Library
We're here to help with any questions you may have about the library or literature research: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Address
Friedrich-Hirzebruch-Allee 4
53115 Bonn