Here you will find a concise overview of the University Library in figures.
Information use | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Downloads full-text periodicals | 4.800.000 | 4.200.000 | 4.200.000 | 4.600.000 | 3.900.000 |
| Loans | 16.000 | 17.500 | 33.000 | 36.000 | 32.500 |
| Workshops | 225 | 105 | 190 | 100 | 120 |
Downloads publications of EUR scientists | 2.600.000 | 3.000.000 | 2.600.000 | 1.900.000 | 1.700.000 |
| Study spaces | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
Information offer | |||||
| Bound books and periodicals | 907.000 | 922.000 | 900.000 | 990.000 | 1.000.000 |
| Paid periodicals in printed form | 151 | 206 | 383 | 466 | 470 |
| Online periodicals | 90.000 | 85.000 | 75.000 | 75.000 | 74.000 |
| E-books | 542.000 | 460.000 | 370.000 | 340.000 | 314.000 |
Financial summary | |||||
| Total budget | 12.600.000 | 12.600.000 | 12.200.000 | 11.500.000 | 10.900.000 |
| of which: Collection budget | 5.700.000 | 5.700.000 | 5.400.000 | 5.200.000 | 5.000.000 |
| 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) | 70 | 69 | 64 | 62 | 60 |
| Number of library locations | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Reference dates: 31 December