The majority of material is kept in closed storage where users cannot access the book shelves. Information on material and its accessibility can be found in the electronic catalogue - KatNUK.
Material that is only available in the Reading Room (status: Available – Reading Room) must be ordered first. Material kept in special collections is an exception and can be accessed directly in the collection room without ordering it first. Material that is available for home loan (status: Available – outside loan) can also be ordered for the Reading Room.
- When the call number of a publication in the electronic catalogue − KatNUK is blue, you can order the item by clicking on the link. In the form displayed,enter your library card number and the password you chose when registering or your password for access to the COBISS – My library web service.
- If the call number is not blue, you must order the item in person by submitting a Reading Room order form in the Reading Room or at the Registration and Circulation desk (ground floor left, Room 4). Enter the call number from the electronic catalogue, information about the item, and your identification data on the order form. You may submit a maximum of 15 order forms at one time.
- If you need an article, we can e-mail a copy to you.
- If you cannot find the material you need, use the Ask NUK service..
Ordered material not held in the special collections can be collected at the Main Reading Room in 20 minutes. Material held in Dislocated Storage is an exception and is delivered according to a special schedule..
Material borrowed in the Reading Room must be returned the same day. If requested, the Reading Room librarian will hold it for you for later use..