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).

Borrowing services and pick-up-times only for BOKU-members from 03.05.2021

Circulation desk Main library:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

Circulation desk Special library BIO:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

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

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

Special library WNT: Pick-up in the main library

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.

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).

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:

  • Enter the premises only to pick up ordered media and to pay fees.
  • Please bring and wear a FFP2-mask.
  • 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. Alternatively, borrowed works can also be returned by post.
  • 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).

Borrowing services and pick-up-times only for BOKU-members from 12.04.2021

Circulation desk Main library:
Monday 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

Circulation desk Special library BIO:
Tuesday 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

Circulation desk Special library LAP: Pick-up in the main library

Circulation desk Special library SOWIRE: Pick-up in the main library

Special library WNT: Pick-up in the main library

In accordance with the Corona protection measures, all other rooms of the University Library will remain closed.

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.

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).

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:

  • Enter the premises only to pick up ordered media and to pay fees.
  • Please bring and wear a FFP2-mask.
  • 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. Alternatively, borrowed works can also be returned by post.
  • 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).

Elsevier: Freedom Collection with over 2250 e-journals and Open Access agreement starting with 2021

Elsevier: Freedom Collection with over 2250 e-journals and Open Access agreement from 2021 onwards

The University Library was able to conclude a new contract with Elsevier for the  years 2021-2023. With the Freedom Collection (approx. 2250 titles), it offers  access to almost the entire e-journal portfolio of the publisher.

In addition, 17 Cell Press journals are now available at BOKU.

The newly negotiated Open Access agreement with the publisher Elsevier is particularly pleasing: free publishing in hybrid journals (term 2021-2023) and gold journals (term 2021) for BOKU scientists.

Here further information on OA publishing can be found.

Borrowing services in July and August

From 20.07.2020, the following collection times apply to books ordered.

Main Library (for books from the Main Library and the special libraries LAP, SOWIRE, WNT):
Monday 12:00 to 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 to 16:00
Friday 09:00 to 12:00
Attention: The holdings of FB SOWIRE and FB LAP (construction work) are not accessible in August!
On Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 it will not be possible to collect ordered books from the main library due to relocation work.
Special library BIO: Wednesday: 09:00 to 14:00

Please do not pick up the books until you have received a notification for pickup.

The desired books must be ordered in advance by e-mail. Please note the points of the checklist for ordering literature.

You can order books from the main library as well as from the special libraries LAP, SOWIRE, BIO and WNT.

Works that cannot be borrowed from the main library and the FB BIO can be ordered and used on site by appointment (during collection times). A scanning facility is available at the main library.

Please observe the following regulations:

  • Enter the premises only to pick up ordered media and to pay fees.
  • Please bring and wear a mouth and nose protection.
  • Please keep a minimum distance of 1 meter.
  • Books should only be returned in urgent cases and exclusively contactless via the book return box in the foyer of Exner-Haus.

In the sense of the Corona protection measures, all other rooms of the university library remain closed.

Important information for our users:

  • All borrowed works have been extended (even if reserved) until 05.10.2020.
    Early return is not necessary. Please do not return books by mail.
  • Online orders are not possible.
  • During closing time no further fees will be charged.
  • The “Entlastungsstempel”, clearance of your library account, can be requested by e-mail to ub.support(at)boku.ac.at/li>
  • External users’ passes expiring during closing time will be renewed and remain valid.
  • For urgent questions, please contact ub.support(at)boku.ac.at by e-mail

Update: Limited borrowing services in the special library BIO start with 08.07.2020

The desired books must be ordered in advance by e-mail. Please note the points of the checklist for ordering literature.

Please do not pick up the books until you have received a notification for pickup.

You can order books from the main library as well as from the special libraries LAP, SOWIRE, BIO and WNT.

Pick up (only after notification) at the main library: Books of the main library as well as those of the special libraries LAP, SOWIRE and WNT on Wednesday from 10:00 to 14:00, from 08.07.2020 Wednesday from 09:00 to 17:00.

Pick up (only after notification) at the special library BIO from 08.07.2020 on Wednesday from 09:00 to 14:00.

As of 08.07.2020, works that cannot be borrowed from the main library and the specialist library for food and biotechnology can be ordered and used on site by appointment (Wednesdays during collection times). A scanning facility is available.

Interlibrary loan operations with the partner libraries will be resumed. Interlibrary loan orders will be processed again.

  • Enter the premises only to pick up ordered media and to pay fees.
  • Please bring and wear a mouth and nose protection.
  • Please keep a minimum distance of 1 meter.
  • Books should only be returned in urgent cases and exclusively contactless via the book return box in the foyer of Exner-Haus.

In the sense of the Corona protection measures, all other rooms of the university library remain closed.

Important information for our users:

  • All borrowed works have been extended (even if reserved) until 05.10.2020.
    Early return is not necessary. Please do not return books by mail.
  • Online orders are not possible.
  • During closing time no further fees will be charged.
  • The “Entlastungsstempel”, clearance of your library account, can be requested by e-mail to ub.support(at)boku.ac.at
  • External users’ passes expiring during closing time will be renewed and remain valid.
  • Remote access to the electronic resources of the library is possible.
  • Guided tours and training courses are cancelled.
  • For urgent questions, please contact ub.support(at)boku.ac.at by e-mail

Due to the high number of requests, there may be delays in answering them. We ask for your understanding!

Limited borrowing services in the main library start with 20.05.2020

A limited borrowing service for BOKU members is now possible at the main library.

The desired books must be ordered in advance by e-mail. Please note the points of the checklist for ordering literature.

Please do not pick up the books until you have received a notification for pickup.

Collection times are limited to Wednesday 10:00 – 14:00 for the time being.
Further start-up of the library services will take place gradually and will be communicated via the website of the UB.

Please note the following regulations:

  • Enter the premises only to pick up ordered media and to pay fees.
  • Please bring and wear a mouth and nose protection.
  • Please keep a minimum distance of 1 meter.
  • Books should only be returned in urgent cases and exclusively contactless via the book return box in the foyer of Exner-Haus.

In the sense of the Corona protection measures, all other rooms of the university library remain closed.

Access to the e-resources of UB Bodenkultur

The University Library provides a variety of electronic resources with the possibility of access for BOKU members independent of time and place (HAN access)

In addition, some publishers and providers are currently making some of their content available free of charge due to the corona crisis:

  • The publishing house Elsevier is currently (probably until mid-June 2020) making 256 titles from the textbook sector available free of charge.
    Direct access is possible HERE. The title list is updated continuously.
  • JOVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) currently (until 15.06.2020) allows free access to the “STEM education video library“.

For questions please contact ub.support(at)boku.ac.at.