As you begin your studies, the University Library at TU Bergakademie Freiberg extends a warm welcome to you!
The library will be an important part of your student life: it’s a place for research, studying, writing – and, of course, asking questions.
To help you get off to a relaxed start, we’ve summarised the most important information for you.
Get to know the University Library
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Your university library
The University Library is situated at Winklerstraße 3, right on the North Campus.
- Opening hours
- Contact
- Floor plan – Where is what in the library?
Your library account
Your student ID card also serves as your library card.
Your library account is automatically activated, provided you have agreed to all the terms and conditions in the self-service portal.
Only for the use of the lockers in the cloakroom, your student ID card must be activated once by the library.
- You will need your library number and your password to log in to your library account.
Your library number is printed on the back of your student ID card, below the barcode.
By default, your password is set to your date of birth (ddmmyyyy). Please change this password in your user account using the “Change password” function, to apersonal password.Note: If your user account is locked, please report to the Loans/Enquiries desk (1st floor) to have your user account unlocked.
You will need your PIN number to self-check out items.
In your library account, you will find the option “Change PIN for self-check-out” in the right-hand column. There you can set up a 4-digit PIN yourself.
Borrowing, Renewing & Returning
- You can find printed and electronic media in our catalogue.
- You can borrow media very easily via self-check-out machine on the first floor
- You can return media at the self-service return machine on the ground floor.
- You can renew and reserve your borrowed items online via your library account.
- Interlibrary loans (items from other libraries) can also be conveniently ordered online.
And if you run into any problems: The Information Desk on the 1st floor will be happy to help.
Print and digital media
- Our print and digital collections, such as books, e-books, journals, as well as other licensed and open-access electronic resources and articles, can be found in our catalogue.
- Resources for all degree programmes can be found at:
- First floor:
Mathematics/Computer Science | Environmental Sciences | Chemistry/Physics | Life Sciences/Botany/Zoology | Journals A–E - 2nd floor:
Economics | Law | Linguistics | Regional Studies | Journals F–M - 3rd floor:
Mining/Earth Sciences | Engineering | Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering | Metallurgy | History | Journals N–Z
- First floor:
We’ve still got this in stock
- Bookable study and work spaces for individual work or group projects, as well as various function rooms, such as a podcast studio, ScienceLab with a 3D printer and Mixed Reality Space.
- The subject specialist at your faculty can advise you on matters including literature research.
- Access to academic databases
- Wi-Fi, PCs, scanners, photocopiers & printers
- further course offerings
Key rules – in a nutshell
- Food is not allowed, but water in clear bottles is fine
- Jackets & bags must be stored in the lockers
- Please be considerate of other users in the reading rooms
- Reading Room 1 (1st floor): Group work, hushed conversations
- Reading Room 2 (2nd floor): concentrated work, quiet conversations
- Reading Room 3 (3rd floor): quiet work, avoid conversations
- Set mobile phones to silent
- Please treat books, equipment and workstations with care.
FAQ
How can I extend the loan period for the items I have borrowed?
Self-service in your user account
Log in to your library account using your user number (on the back of your student ID card) and your personal password or default password (date of birth: ddmmyyyy).
All items you have borrowed are displayed in the right-hand menu under "Items on loan". You can extend the loan period for individual items or carry out a general account extension.
Please note that items on reserve cannot be extended.
In person, by telephone or by email
During our opening hours, you can extend the loan period for your borrowed items in person at the library or by telephone (+49 3731 39 2816). If only security staff are present, your request for a renewal will be noted down and passed on to the staff in the circulation team.
You can also send us your renewal request at any time by email (ausleihe [at] ub [dot] tu-freiberg [dot] de (ausleihe[at]ub[dot]tu-freiberg[dot]de)).
If the catalogue – and therefore your library account – is unavailable for technical reasons, this does not exempt you from any overdue fines, as the loan period can also be extended via the alternative methods described above.
What are my library card number and password?
Your student ID card also serves as your library card.
Your library number is printed on the back, beneath the barcode.
Your password is set by default to your date of birth (ddmmyyyy). Please change this password in your library account using the “Change password” function to a personal password.
Note: If your library account is blocked, please report to the Circulation Desk/Information Desk on the 1st floor to have your library account unblocked.
What do I need to borrow a book?
You will need a valid student ID card and a PIN for the self-check-out system – you can set these up in your library account.
Your student ID card also serves as your library card.
Is it compulsory to use the cloakroom?
Yes, in our building, jackets, coats and bags must be locked away in the lockers in the cloakroom area before entering the reading rooms.
Am I allowed to eat and drink in the reading areas?
Eating and drinking are not permitted in the reading rooms.
Exception: Water in a transparent, sealable bottle may be taken to your workspace.
How do I set up a PIN for self-check-in?
Once you’ve logged in to your user account “My Account” using your ID number and password, you will find ‘Change PIN for self-check-out’ in the right-hand column. There you can set your own 4-digit PIN.
Any more questions?
Just visit Information on the first floor or write to us at:
- First-year student information
Basic information on using the university library. - My Account
Helpful information on logging in to and changing the password for your library account.
We look forward to seeing you and wish you a great start to your studies!
