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Public guided tours through the University Library
The University Library is open to all! Thus, all interested persons are welcome to participate in our regular public guided tours. The respective meeting point is at the foyer of the building (ground floor). Please use the main entrance opposite the omnibus station for getting there.
Experience the University Library during a guided tour through the building: Explore the spaces, plunge into the history of the building, get to know how and where you may register (free of charges) as user of the University Library and which variety of services and usage opportunities are provided for you.
Please note that the public guided tours are currently all in German.
In addition to those fixed dates on each last wednesday a month, there is still the option of booking guided tours with flexible dates (and also in English) upon request (min./max. number of persons 10/20). Please make use of the aforementioned email-address or phone number for this purpose as well. You are also welcome to visit our building without guided tour.
We are looking forward to welcoming you!
Dates
| 2026-07-29 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Registration form |
| 2026-08-26 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Registration from 2026-07-29 possible |
| 2026-09-30 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Registration from 2026-08-26 possible |
| 2026-10-28 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Registration from 2026-09-30 possible |
| 2026-11-25 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Registration from 2026-10-28 possible |
General introduction to library use
We offer introductory events on library use for students in the University Library. Main focuses are:
- Information on library services (registration, lending, copying, ...)
- Information on searching for literature in the catalogue and using databases
- Tablet rally using the Actionbound app
How to do it:
- Download the app Actionbound to your mobile or tablet.
- Search for the bound
Studierende – Bibliotheksrallye: die Bibliothek auf spielerische Art entdecken
within the app or use the QR code. - You can now choose between German and English.
Duration: 30 to 45 minutes
We also offer online tutorials for library use.
Please address your enquiries either to service@bibliothek.tu-chemnitz.de or by telephone to 0371 / 531 13180.
The library offers following dates:
There are currently no dates.How do you search in a scientific library? Tours and courses for pupils
The University Library Chemnitz offers guided tours and courses for pupils - especially from the 10th grade on - in varying degrees. Up to and including 8th/9th grade we recommend using the services of the City Library Chemnitz.
1. Library introduction (approx. 30-45 minutes, max. of 25 pupils)
- Tablet rally through the library using the Actionbound app
More pupils can attend the rally, if their own smartphone or tablet is used.
2. Library introduction and research (approx. 1,5 hours, max. of 20 pupils)
- Tablet rally through the library using the Actionbound app
- Presentation of the catalogue with search examples for books and e-resources
- On request: Presentation of further research tools and online offers of the University Library
Individual topic arrangements can be made.
How to do it:
- Download the app Actionbound to your mobile or tablet.
- Search for the bound „SuS – Bibliotheksrallye: die Bibliothek auf spielerische Art entdecken“ within the app or use the QR code.
- You can now choose between German and English.
Duration: 30 to 45 minutes
3. E-Learning offer LENA
In this online course, we accompany the student Lena on her way to the skilled work. Films and interactive exercises with comprehensible examples make it easier to work on your own topic. The advantage of this online tutorial LENA: Independent work is possible in the six steps individually and independently.
Contact person
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Phone:+49 371 531-37655
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Email:
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Address:Straße der Nationen 33, 09111 Chemnitz
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Room:A01.225