The lockdown: the library is closed again, unfortunately
11. November 2020Oh no. It’s here again. From Thursday, October 22, 2020 the TBU Library (including the reading room in UH, TBU University Press and library store) is closed. We know you have a lot of questions. That’s why we have written the answers to the most important and the most painful questions right here.
Right now, it’s not possible to access the library or order picking books. While the library is closed, we recommend you to use the electronic resources made available by the library. We currently offer almost a hundred scientific databases containing thousands of articles from reputable scientific journals and e-books. The databases are also available from your home via the Remote Access service at proxy.k.utb.cz.
- use your university account to log in via Single Sign-On (Shibboleth)
- choose a database you want to search from the list of resources
- unless you want to restrict your search to one specific resource, you can use our e-resources search engine directly from our catalogue interface (make sure to log in)
You can check the list of all databases for their descriptions. We currently offer several new permanent resources and resources in Trial Access for you to use in your research.
If I currently have books at home that will need to be returned, what should I do?
Books that you have at home that should be returned (e.g. books that are checked out till November 2), can be renewed for one month. For that, sign in to your user account via our catalogue at katalog.k.utb.cz. If that is not possible (e.g. the book has been renewed more than twice or a reservation has been put on it), books will be automatically renewed until Friday, November 20.
The books from the reading room on the 3rd floor have a return date on Friday, November 13 (newer ones on Friday, November 27). These books must be returned within the specified deadline, there is no possibility of renewal.
If you need any help regarding the renewing or returning of books during this quarantine period, you can contact us via e-mail knihovna@utb.cz or using the phone number +420 57 603 4805, or +420 57 603 2889.
What about the overdue fines for the late return of books?
During this extraordinary period, there will not be any fines for the late return of books. The fines that accrued before this date remain.
What about returning books?
You can return books to the return machine, which is located on the right side of the ground floor of the U13 building (behind the cloakroom).
What about the requested books?
If you have requested a book and you have received the confirmation that this book is ready for you, contact us via e-mail knihovna@utb.cz or on the numbers: +420 57 603 4805 or +420 57 603 2868.
What about the interlibrary loans?
If you have ordered a book from another library, we will inform you about the status of processing. If you have any questions, please use the e-mail mvs@k.utb.cz or the phone numbers: +420 57 603 4904 or +420 57 603 4804.
What about the documents intended for employees?
Please send your questions about If I currently have books at home that will need to be returned, what should I do?the documents intended for employees to the e-mail knihovna@utb.cz or on the phone numbers: +420 57 603 4805 or +420 57 603 2868.
And what about the library store with promotional assortment of TBU?
The library store with promotional items is closed until futher notice.
Can I use the printer and computers on the ground floor of the U13 building?
The printer and computers on the ground floor of the U13 building remain accessible. Use them only for the necessary time and please do not stay in this building unnecessarily.
We will inform you if there are any changes in the operation of the library or university press. Please follow the library’s web site at knihovna.utb.cz. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail sluzby@k.utb.cz or using the phone number 57 603 2889.
Thank you for your understanding. We’re sorry about any inconvenience caused.
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