Library facts
Here you will find a concise overview of the University Library in figures.
Information use | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Downloads full-text periodicals | 4.200.000 | 4.600.000 | 3.900.000 | 4.500.000 | 3.900.000 |
| Loans | 33.000 | 36.000 | 32.500 | 37.000 | 46.000 |
| Workshops | 190 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 100 |
Downloads publications of EUR scientists | 2.600.000 | 1.900.000 | 1.700.000 | 2.000.000 | 2.100.000 |
| Study spaces | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.150 | 1.150 |
Information offer | |||||
| Bound books and periodicals | 1.000.000 | 990.000 | 1.000.000 | 1.000.000 | 1.100.000 |
| Paid periodicals in printed form | 383 | 466 | 470 | 660 | 710 |
| Online periodicals | 70.400 | 75.000 | 74.000 | 74.000 | 73.000 |
| E-books | 370.000 | 340.000 | 314.000 | 390.000 | 333.000 |
Financial summary | |||||
| Total budget | 12.200.000 | 11.500.000 | 10.900.000 | 10.900.000 | 10.600.000 |
| of which: Collection budget | 5.400.000 | 5.200.000 | 5.000.000 | 5.130.000 | 5.100.000 |
| Number of m² library (library building) | 9.240 | 9.240 | 9.240 | 9.240 | 9.240 |
| Opening hours per week | 102 | 102 | 102 | 102 | 102 |
| Number of employees (FTE) | 64 | 62 | 60 | 63,5 | 64,3 |
| Number of library locations | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Reference dates: 31 December