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A student stands in front of shelves in the “Ehrenhof”-Library. She is holding a pile of books in her hand.

Mannheim University Library

Four locations. 2.1 million items. Open daily.

The library provides the university’s students, researchers, and teachers with literature and other analog and digital media. Even citizens, authorities, and businesses in the metropolitan region can use the library. In total the library hosts more than 2,000 individual and group work stations, runs courses and tutorials on literature research and writing.

Do you have questions about your library card, literature research or other library services? The InfoCenter is your central point of contact for information and advice, and is operated in cooperation with the University IT. Here you can get the ecUM electronic chip card.


Library locations

During the semester, especially in the weeks just prior to the examinations, more and more students search for a work place. The location map and counter on the library's website may help you to find a vacant working place.

View of the “Ehrenhof“-Library. A student takes a book from one of the shelves.
Schloss Ehrenhof

Openig hours (west entrance):

  • Mon – Fri:
    8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Sat/Sun/Holidays:
    10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Openig hours (east entrance):

  • Mon – Fri:
    8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Sat/Sun/Holidays:
    10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Literature: 

  • Law, Economics, History, Economic Geography
View of one of the work areas in the Schneckenhof library.
Schloss Schneckenhof

Opening hours:

  • Mon – Fri:
    8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Sat/Sun/Holidays:
    10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Literature:

  • Business Administration

Services:

  • Access to Learning Center
View of the A3 library.
A3 Library

Opening hours:

  • Mon – Fri:
    8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Sat/Sun/Holidays:
    10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Literature:

  • Ancient and Modern Language Studies, Media & Communication Studies, Education Sciences, Philosophy, Psychology and Theology

Services:

  • Media Center, Testothek
View of the group work area of the A5 library.
A5 Library

Opening hours:

  • Mon – Fri:
    8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Sat/Sun/Holidays:
    10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Literature:

  • Social Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Sciences
View from above on the shelves of the lending centre.
Central Lending Library

Opening hours:

  • Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Sat: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Access to the self-return machines:

  • Mon – Fri:
    7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Sat/Sun/Holidays:
    10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Services:

  • Borrow and retrieve books and requested media
View of the Learning Centre.
Learning Center

Access via –Schloss Schneckenhof Süd Library.
Opening hours:

  • Mon – Fri:
    8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Sat/Sun/Holidays:
    10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Services:

  • Modern workspaces, Reading room