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Bielefeld University Library represents with its
collection of about 2 mill. books and journals and its permanently
growing choice of scientifically relevant electronic fulltexts not only
the main library of Bielefeld University which was founded in 1967, but
also one of the most important general libraries of the whole region of
EastWestphalia-Lippe. About 95 % of the collection is for open access
and arranged by subject in the reading rooms, which occupy almost the
entire first floor of the building. With opening hours until 1 am
throughout the week and 10 pm on weekends, Bielefeld University Library
is one of the front-runners among German libraries.
If you want to borrow books or other library items,
you will need a library card. You can obtain it free of charge from the
Central Loan Department (Zentrale Leihstelle). Please
ask the
International Office to prepare your library card
which you will have to collect personally from the Zentrale Leihstelle.
For more information about Bielefeld University Library,
please visit the
Library Profile.
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