The self-checkout terminals are height-adjustable and barrier-free.

The automated-return shelf for checking in media is equipped with shelves at different heights and is also barrier-free.

A disabled parking space is available directly at the library. Please ring the bell at the gate to the parking lot.

There is a barrier-free, wheelchair-accessible elevator on the ground floor south, which can be used to reach all floors of the ZHB.

Unfortunately, the elevator does not have a loudspeaker announcement of the reached floors or corresponding tactile signage.

The ZHB has one barrier-free restroom in the entrance area.

You can find an overview of all barrier-free restroom on the EUF campus here.

Media can be conveniently searched, reserved and renewed electronically from home via the catalog and the discovery system. A valid user account is required for this.

Open stacks can be collected from the shelves. If you need help with this, the staff at the information desk and the service desk will be happy to assist you.

Lendable media from the closed stacks have to be pre-ordered via the catalog / discovery system and can be collected from the service desk the following day.

Unfortunately, the ZHB does not have a media collection for deaf or blind people or media in plain language.

There is a barrier-free cloakroom with lockers on the first floor of the ZHB. Further barrier-free lockers are located on the 2nd floor middle and north and in the basement south.

It is also possible to rent a permanent locker free of charge for a longer period of time to lock up lent media and private work materials in the ZHB. 

For ergonomic working, the library provides standing desks, partly height-adjustable tables and various seating options - from lounge furniture and beanbags to desk workstations.

The staff at the information desk on the 1st floor will be happy to assist you if you need help and support.

The information desk is barrier-free.

You can find the opening hours and contact details here.

A height-adjustable computer workstation for library users with visual impairments is available in the reading room of the ZHB:

The following positions are provided:

•     a screen workstation with special software and a reading/room camera with the highest image resolution,
• a black keyboard with white capital letters,
• a mouse for right- and left-handed users,
• headphones for a read-aloud function/speech output
• and a Braille control program.

A printing facility is currently being set up.

If you would like to use this workstation, please contact the service desk.

Individuals can book a barrier-free guided tour of the ZHB at any time. Please contact us at the information desk or by e-mail.