Restricted services of the ULB from 11 January

As part of the general Corona lockdown, the ULB has to significantly reduce its on-site services; using the workspaces is not possible during these measures!
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Using the workspaces during the Corona pandemic

Following the measures taken against the spread of the Corona Virus, the ULB services can only resume gradually.

Current situation regarding the use of the ULB reading room:

  • Reading and learning: Students and scientists of Münster University can book individual seats in the main reading room or the Westfalica reading room and use them following special hygiene rules – see below for more information.
  • Books whose use is restricted to the reading room: Consulting media ordered from such collections is currently only possible in the research room – see the FAQs.

Current situation regarding the use of the ULB group room:
Group work is currently not permitted in the group room. Instead, individual workspaces (simple work table, carrel or sound-insulated cabin) can be reserved there as well. Since the group room is not a quiet zone, it is particularly suitable for participation in digital courses.

Reservation

You can book a seat in the Central Library's reading room and group room and in other libraries [de] of the University of Münster via the Seat Reservation Service. Seats in the Central Library can be booked as follows:

  • main reading room:
    Mondays to Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Westfalica reading room:
    Mondays to Fridays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • group room:
    Mondays to Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

You can book seats up to 7 days in advance. How many reservations you can make per day or per week can be checked in the FAQ of the Seat Reservation Service. Seats available in short term can be booked "last minute" from one hour before the time slot starts, even if your reservation budget per day or per week is already exhausted. In case you cannot use a reservation you can easily cancel it; if you cancel up to 24 hours before the start of the reservation, you can use this "slot budget" for a reservation on another date.

To use the Seat Reservation Service, you need a valid WWU ID or corresponding ID obtained at the library card desk (Bürgerkennung [de]) and a valid ULB library card (A, B, K or X). If your student ID card is not yet activated for using the ULB, you can simply start the activation process online. You will receive a message to your Münster University email address when the activation is complete. Please note: For the Seat Reservation Service, the newly activated card can only be used the day after activation, since the data transfer from the loan system to the Seat Reservation Service only occurs once a day.

Access

Directions to the reading room [de]

  • Access to the workspaces is only possible with a valid seat reservation.
  • Access is possible for the entire duration of your reservation.
  • Please identify yourself at the entrance control with the ULB library card you registered during the reservation.
    Alternatively, you can use the so-called "Self-Check-in" on your smartphone shortly before the start of your booked time slot. You will receive further information on the "Self-Check-in" in the confirmation email sent to you after the reservation.
  • In case of a system failure, we need your ULB user number (alternatively your Münster University matriculation number) and the seat number of your reserved seat for the entrance control. Therefore, please note down these data in such a way that you always have access to them without electronic aids!
  • You can enter the reading room or group room with your jacket and your bag. Please deposit umbrellas and similar bulky items in a locker or when registering in the research room. The ULB is not liable for your personal belongings.
  • Please only use the seat you reserved. The redistribution of chairs or exchanging seats with other persons is not permitted.
bigger: seat plan of the main reading room – numbers above 300 to the right of the stairs (clockwise), from 200 straight ahead, everything below to the left of the stairs
Seat plan of the main reading room
© ULB
Seat plan of the Westfalica reading room bigger
Seat plan of the Westfalica reading room
© ULB
Seat plan of the group room bigger
Seat plan of the group room (G1–G5: cabins, G6–G14: tables, G15–G32: carrels)
© ULB

Behaviour

  • Please follow the usual hygiene rules (keeping distance, sneezing and coughing etiquette, washing your hands).
  • During the entire stay in the library it is obligatory to wear a community mask. It may be taken off temporarily if that is necessary for the required intake of food and beverages.
  • Drinking from leak-proof and reclosable bottles and mugs is permitted as usual; eating is only permitted in the cafeteria.
  • The cafeteria is available for breaks. Please keep the necessary distances. The traffic areas (corridors, foyer, stairs) are no place to linger.
  • In the group room, speaking via the microphone of your laptop or headset is allowed. Please use headphones to listen to lectures.
  • We cannot offer information services or hand out media whose use is restricted to the reading room.

Leaving the building

  • You can leave the library at any time. When you re-enter within the booked time slot, you must register again at the terminal in the foyer with your ULB library card or show your online ticket ("Self-Check-in").
  • Please leave your seat quickly at the end of your reservation period so that cleaning for the next users can be carried out.

Further information

  • The reservation data will be kept for at least four weeks.
  • In case of misconduct, the ULB reserves the right to exclude users from the possibility of booking seats.
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