Information for Students

How do I borrow books and access e-journals?

Library card

Activate the library feature on your FAUcard

Catalog

Search our collection to find the literature you need

Databases

Find Subject Databases in DBIS

Access to Electronic Media

Access online media on and off campus

Training and Consulting

Introductory training sessions

Dates

Datum/Zeit	Veranstaltung
6. November 2026 14:30 - 15:30 Uhr	Library and Catalog Basics for International Students online 45 Plätze verfügbar
12. November 2026 15:30 - 16:00 Uhr	Actionbound Library Tour: WiSo Library Nuremberg Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Zweigbibliothek (WSZB) 3 Plätze verfügbar
3. December 2026 10:15 - 11:45 Uhr	Reference Management with Zotero online 35 Plätze verfügbar
4. December 2026 13:00 - 14:00 Uhr	Library and Catalog Basics for International Students online 150 Plätze verfügbar

UB Coach: Individual Consultation

AI-Tools: Literature Searching and Mapping

Your visit

Locations & Opening Hours

Visit the University Library

Learning Spaces Navigator

Book study spaces

Computers, Internet & Wi-Fi

Using Internet workstations and Wi-Fi

Contact and Further Information

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our online customer service or the information desk at the respective locations.

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