Study Space & Rooms
Study Desks
Our branch libraries offer modern, well‑equipped individual study spaces for all our visitors. They provide a quiet, productive setting for focused learning and work. Some study spaces can be reserved online, while many others are freely available without a booking.
Study Carrels
In our quiet individual study carrels, TUM members will find the ideal retreat for focused and undisturbed work. The rooms are bright and equipped with modern furnishings. Study carrels can be reserved online and booked for more than one week at a time.
Webinar Carrels
Our webinar carrels are dedicated speaking booths, making them the ideal place for active participation in online meetings and webinars. The rooms are sound‑insulated and functionally equipped. TUM students can reserve webinar carrels online.
Group Rooms
In the group rooms of our branch libraries, TUM students will find perfect conditions for focused teamwork. Modern technical equipment makes collaborative preparation and exchange easier. Group rooms are available in various sizes and can be reserved online.
Presentation Lab
The Presentation Lab is TUM’s dedicated training space for talks and presentations. Its modern technical equipment enables realistic simulation of different stage and podium scenarios to practice in a professional setting. TUM members can reserve the Presentation Lab online.
Infrastructure & Equipment
Our branch libraries offer modern technology and functional equipment to ensure a focused and pleasant learning environment for all library visitors.
How Many People Are in the Branch Libraries Right Now?
The display reflects the current activity levels in our reading rooms. The values serve as a general guide and may vary.
Important:
- The display provides no information about the occupancy of study spaces. Availability of reservable study spaces can be found in our booking system.
- For the Branch Libraries Medicine and Mathematics & Informatics, no data on the current number of people is available, as the technical infrastructure in the faculty buildings does not currently support this.
How to Bib – For a Friendly Shared Experience
Books, Not Burgers
Food consumption is only permitted outside the library. Beverages in resealable containers are allowed inside the library.
Be Fair, Don't Block
Reserving for others and study breaks longer than 60 minutes are not permitted. If you leave your study desk, please use the clock disc.
Clarity, Not Confusion
Please do not move chairs and tables. Every library user is entitled to a complete study desk. Please use our lockers for coats and bags.
Consideration, Not Clamor
In general, our branch libraries are not suitable for phone or video calls or conversations. Collaborative learning is best done in a group room, and webinar carrels are available for scheduled video calls.
Together, We‘re Better
Studying is more effective in an atmosphere of respectful cooperation and adherence to rules.
The binding provisions can be found in the House Rules.
Clock Discs for Break Times
Using a break disc at your study desk or in a study room indicates that the currently unoccupied space is already taken. With the break disc, you may reserve your space temporarily for up to 60 minutes. Break discs are available in collection boxes in all branch libraries. When leaving the library, please return them at the exit.
Please note:
- Your break may last no longer than 60 minutes. If you exceed the permitted break time, other users are allowed to move your belongings aside and use the space.
- Study spaces and rooms without a break disc may be reassigned at any time.
- The University Library assumes no liability for unattended personal belongings.