Study space/study rooms

All branch libraries offer computer work stations for internet and database research.

At our computer work stations several programs can be accessed such as MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Citavi, EndNote or Zotero. Please note that some databases apply special requirements for their services, thus read their notices carefully.

Changes of settings and software as well as the installation of programs is strictly forbidden.

Affiliated persons with University of Jena

• Requirement: Computer centre login (URZ-Login)
• Login with computer centre data: fsujena\user name+password

Others

• Requirements: Registration in ThULB and computer centre login (URZ-Login request via central loan desk)
• Login with computer centre data: biblio\user name+password

CD-ROM drive / DVD drive

Computer work stations that include a CD-ROM drive and/or a DVD drive are labelled as such respectively.

All work stations are generally suitable for work with your own mobile device.

Please note:

• Some work stations might not provide access to electricity
• Work stations which carry the label “LAN” offer affiliated persons of University of Jena acces to the internet via LAN cable

Single study rooms that provide a quiet learning environment can be frequented at the following locations:

• Branch Library of Arts and Humanities
• Branch Library of Law, Economics and Social Sciences
• Branch Library of Medicine (Am Klinikum 1)

Single study rooms are divided into two categories:

• Short-term study cabins: Bookable max. two days in advance, max. use 8 hours in a row
• Long-term study cabins for weekly or monthly use: reservation prior possible, max. use 28 days in a row

Equipment

Please select a room with or without a computer (search filter).

Reservation

Rooms have to be reserved via ThULB's CARREL software The program can be accessed with your computer centre login. In case you have not received any login data yet, please consult the Central Loan Desk.

Please note:

• By booking work space via CARREL you accept our terms and conditions.
• Applies to the Branch Library of Arts and Humanities:
  • To open the door of a booked room, please validate your thoska with the master card reader daily during your reservation period. If you have access problems, please contact the Central Information Desk.
  • Short-term study cabins, which are booked by the hour, are not locked and can be entered at any time without a thoska. Users with a reservation have priority over people who want to use a room spontaneously.

For group work ThULB offers several group study rooms (also suitable for parents with kids) that can be frequented at the following locations:

• Branch Library of Arts and Humanities
• Branch Library of Law, Economics and Social Sciences
• Branch Library of Medicine (Am Klinikum 1)

Equipment

Users can connect their mobile devices with monitors via HDMI cables.

Reservation

Rooms have to be reserved via ThULB's CARREL software. The program can be accessed with your computer centre login. In case you have not received any login data yet, please consult the Central Loan Desk.

Please note:

• By booking work space via CARREL you accept our terms and conditions.
• Applies to the Branch Libnrary of Arts and Humanities:
  • To open the door of a booked room, please validate your thoska with the master card reader daily during your reservation period. If you have access problems, please contact the Central Information Desk.
  • Rooms for group work, which are booked by the hour, are not locked and can be entered at any time without a thoska. Users with a reservation have priority over people who want to use a room spontaneously.

Every branch library provides information terminals that grant our users access to central services. Usually, this equipment is located in the entry areas of our facilities. The following programs and services are accessible:

• ThULB website
• ThULB-Suche catalogue (media research)

All registered users have access to the following programs and services:

• Online user account (via ThULB-Suche catalogue)
• CARREL (work space reservation system)
• Interlibrary loan system (online account)
• Computer centre portal (self-registration, support, password reset)

The following options are unavailable:

• Licensed online materials
• Printing
• Saving data on external storage devices

The library features two special reading rooms where non-circulating media can be examined. Both rooms are located in the Main Library Building with the Branch Library of Arts and Humanities.

Manuscripts and Special Collections with Special Reading Room 1 (-1^st floor)

• For the use of old stocks and special items
• For the use of media which have been published before the year 1800

Special Reading Room 2 (ground floor)

• For the use of items from the stack which have been published after the year 1800

Our training room SR152 offers space for workshops and training courses. It is located on the first floor in our Branch Library of Arts and Humanities. When it is not used for courses, the room remains open to all users and offers several work stations (with or without computer).

This work station is located on the first floor in the Branch Library of Arts and Humanities.

Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Video player including five headphone ports

Reservation

This room can be reserved at the Central Information Desk.

ThULB offers work space with special devices for visually impaired users. Work stations are equipped the following way:

Computer work station for the visually impaired (setting 1):

Features:

• 24,0“ Monitor
• Keyboard and braille terminal
• Screen reader (renders text as speech output (multilingual), enables enlargement of braille terminal

Location:

• Branch Library of Arts and Humanities
  Please consult the Central Information Desk on the ground floor in the Main Library Building.

Computer work station for the visually impaired (setting 2):

Features:

• 24,0“ Monitor
• Assisting technology (enlarge screen/writing)

Location:

• Branch Library of Law, Economics and Social Sciences
  Please consult the Information Desk on the ground floor.

Transportable HD screen reader (VisioDesk mobile full HD) with additional monitor

• Bookable via inquiry

Support via the Service Desk Portal*

* This ticket system enables simple and fast communication to clarify your questions and concerns. You can view the current status of your enquiry at any time and will also be informed of updates by e-mail. You can gain access with your URZ login or, if you are not a member of the university, by registering once with your e-mail address. Details can be found under Service Desk login für FSU external e-mail adresses.