Accessibility Statement
The University Library of the Technical University of Munich is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the Bavarian Ordinance on Electronic Administration and Accessible Information Technology (Bavarian E-Government Ordinance – BayEGovV). This accessibility statement applies to the library's website provided at www.ub.tum.de.
Status of Compliance with Requirements
The website is mostly compliant with the Bavarian Ordinance on Electronic Administration and Accessible Information Technology (BayEGovV). The incompatibilities and exceptions are listed below.
Non-Accessible Content
- The navigation links in the header are in some cases spaced very close together. This can make operation more difficult, particularly on mobile devices or for users with motoric impairments.
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In some instances, links or buttons that are not required or not functional are only hidden via CSS but are still present in the page’s source code.
Reason for Non-Accessible Content
Creation of This Accessibility Statement
This statement was created on 19 May 2026.
Method: Self-assessment, based on Google Chrome Lighthouse tool and on the WAVE-Plugin.
Feedback and Contact Information
Have you noticed any deficiencies in the barrier-free access to the website? Or do you have any questions about accessibility? Then you are welcome to contact us at:
Technical University of Munich
University Library
Arcisstrasse 21, 80333 Munich
web@ub.tum.de
Enforcement Procedure
As part of an enforcement proceeding, you have the option to submit an online request to verify compliance with accessibility requirements or to contact the enforcement body in an alternative manner.
Landesamt für Digitalisierung, Breitband und Vermessung
IT-Dienstleistungszentrum des Freistaats Bayern
Durchsetzungs- und Überwachungsstelle für barrierefreie Informationstechnik
St.-Martin-Strasse 47, 81541 München
bitv@bayern.de
www.ldbv.bayern.de/digitalisierung/bitv.html