Noticeboard: Library
The interlibrary loan service for books is currently unavailable
Concerns/Category:
As previously announced, the interlibrary loan service for books must be temporarily suspended due to the transition to a new computer system.
Effective immediately and through September 11, 2026, you will no longer be able to order books through the interlibrary loan service. You can find information about alternatives on our website under “Current Notices.”
You can still order copies of articles from journals or books.
Group study rooms at the Amberg Library during exam season
Concerns/Category:
The two group study rooms, 004 and 005, will be available to you around the clock again starting Monday, June 15, through the end of July.
Please observe the following rules of conduct:
- Do not block the rooms unnecessarily if you are away for an extended period of time.
- Trash and other waste belong in the trash cans, not on the tables.
- When leaving, please turn off the lights and close the windows.
Last Reminder: Interlibrary loan of books is only available for one more day!
Concerns/Category:
- All courses
- Library
The library will soon be switching to a new IT system. As a result, users will face some restrictions on interlibrary loan services.
1. If you need to order interlibrary loans from other libraries in the near future, please place your orders as soon as possible. The last day to place an order is June 10th, 2026, only one day from now! After that, interlibrary loan requests for books will not be processed again until early September.
2. Loan periods for books from other libraries can be granted until July 24, 2026, at the latest. No exceptions will be made. Late returns will result in fees.
3. NOT affected are: Orders for journal articles through our Articles via Interlibrary Loan service, Books available locally in Amberg and Weiden.Need help with your literature research?
Please feel free to contact our on-site staff or
our research specialist Lena Konrad by email.Alternatives starting June 11th, 2026:
- Interlibrary loan requests in Amberg via the Amberg Provincial Library
- Interlibrary loan requests in Weiden via the Regional Library
- Use of our Bookeye book scanners to scan and save important content to a USB drive you bring with you—please ask at the service counter if you have any questions!
- Use of our e-books and databases