Opening hours from 25.05.2021

Main library: Reading places (only after online reservation) and borrowing (only with notification for pickup)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

>>> online reservation

Special library BIO: Reading places (only after online reservation) and borrowing (only with notification for pickup)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

>>> online reservation

Circulation desk Special library LAP:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 am – 02:00 pm

Circulation desk Special library SOWIRE:
Wednesday 10:00 am – 02:00 pm

Special library WNT: Pick-up in the main library

Please note that the use of the reading/learning places in the Main Library and the BIO Library is only possible for BOKU members after prior online reservation!

When using the reading places the “3G rule” applies (Convalescent, Tested, Vaccinated). Details below.

Please do not try to collect the books until you have received a notification for pickup.

The desired books must be ordered in advance by e-mail to ub.support(at)boku.ac.at and can only be picked up on site after receiving the notification by e-mail.

Please pay attention to the important points of the checklist.

The “Entlastungsstempel”, clearance of your library account, can be requested by e-mail to ub.support(at)boku.ac.at. Please send us your latest “Studienblatt”, study sheet, as a PDF file.

Please observe the following regulations:

  • Access to and use of the reading places only after prior online reservation.
    When using the reading places the “3G Rule” applies: Convalescent, Tested, Vaccinated. The following options are equally acceptable:Proof of vaccination with a centrally licensed vaccine against COVID19:
    a. First vaccination from the 22nd day after the first vaccination, whereby this must not be more than three months ago, or
    b. Second vaccination, in which case the first vaccination must not have occurred more than 9 months previously, or
    c. Vaccination beginning on the 22nd day after vaccination for vaccines for which only one vaccination is scheduled, in which case the vaccination may not have been given more than 9 months previously, or
    d. Vaccination, provided there was a positive molecular biology test for Sars Cov2 at least 21 days prior to vaccination or a test for neutralizing antibodies prior to vaccination, not to exceed 9 months.Proof of infection in the last 6 months (certificate, antibody detection, etc.).Proof of an antigen test (valid for 48 hours) or PCR test (valid for 72 hours).
  • Enter the premises only to pick up ordered media and to pay fees.
  • Please bring and wear a FFP2-mask for the duration of your stay (this includes the reading room).
  • Before leaving the reading place, it must be disinfected with the disinfectant provided.
  • Please keep a minimum distance of 2 meters.
  • Books should only be returned in urgent cases and exclusively contactless via the book return box in the foyer of Exner-Haus.
  • Non-borrowable works from the main library as well as from the special libraries can be ordered and used on site by appointment (at pickup times).