Services for Users with Disabilities
Access to the Library
The entrances to the departmental libraries in the main university building (UHG) and to the departmental library building X are located on level 1, which can be reached by lifts. The entrance to the IUB is accessible via a ramp.
Certified assistance dogs in accordance with the Assistance Dog Ordinance (AHundV) may be brought into the library. The conditions for assistance dogs on campus must be met. The assistance dog must always wear a special badge that identifies it as an assistance dog, e.g. a specific waistcoat.
Reference Service
The staff at the Service Desk in the Library Service Center (BDZ) is ready to help and assist you with your literature searches and with obtaining library items through the interlibrary loan service. They will also supply you with leaflets with useful information for users with disabilities.
- Location: Main university building, unit A/B
- Entrance / Access: Gallery K1, barrier-free access from level 0 (university hall) using the elevator via tower “B,K,A” (in front of the Audimax to the left) or from level 01 (from the new main entrance to the left) via tower “A,K,B” (in the cafeteria)
- Phone: +49 521 106-4114 (Mon – Fri, 8.00 – 18.00)
- Email: info.ub@uni-bielefeld.de
Borrowing
Provision of Books
The staff at the Service Desk in the Library Service Center (BDZ) will gladly assist people with disabilities compile literature. Please submit your requests for literature in person or via e-mail (info.ub@uni-bielefeld.de). The desired books are then ready for loan or review.
Power of Attorney
Students with disabilities or chronic illnesses (GdB at least 50%) can set up a permanent power of attorney for borrowing through the Service Desk in the Library Service Center (BDZ).
Interlibrary loan fees waiver
Interlibrary loan fees are waived for students with disabilities (GdB at least 50%) after an informal request to the Service Desk in the Library Service Center (zl.ub@uni-bielefeld.de).
PC workstations
Height-Adjustable Tables
In area D1 (at the glass façade) as well as in area V1 an electrically driven height-adjustable table suitable for disabled users has been put up. The tables are equipped with a PC.
In addition, all book scanners stand on a height-adjustable table.
Large character keyboards
The height-adjustable desks in D1 and V1 and a PC workstation in building X are equipped with a large character keyboard.
Contact
Elke Neumann
Head of Departmental Library Building X: History, Sociology, Philosophy, Theology, Art, Earth Science, Gender Studies
- Telephone
- +49 521 106-3035
- Room
- Gebäude X F1-204