Service category: Scientific information services

In course reserves (Semesterapparate), literature is presented that is recommended by lecturers as supporting reading for their courses (bzw. genau angeben: lecture tutorial etc.) and communicated to the kiz. In addition to literature in printed and electronic form, links for multimedia content (such as videos) can also be integrated.

Course reserves (Semesterapparate) are sorted by faculty and lecturer in the online catalogue and are displayed either as a complete list or separated by individual courses. Each course reserves (Semesterapparate) has its own link that allows it to be integrated into websites or the course catalogue.

Printed media contained in course reserves (Semesterapparate) are reference holdings and are located separately at the respective library location.

Call up: Course reserves (Semesterapparate) Digital course reserves (Semesterapparate) FAQ Instructions for use

Service features

Core functions:

1. virtual presentation in the online catalogue:

• Clear selection of course reserves (Semesterapparate) by faculty and lecturer
• Display of the contents of the course reserves (Semesterapparate) and the location (Central Library or Helmholtzstraße Departmental Library) of printed media contained therein
• Contents can be sorted according to criteria (title, author, year)
• Simple check option for available multiple copies of printed media
• Direct access to contained digital media
• Content output as a list via the print function of the online catalogue
• Possibility of linking from related web resources, e.g. from the University's teaching and learning platform or from lecture pages

2. bundled list of included printed media:

• Easy to find for users
• Ensuring permanent accessibility at the respective library locations (reference collection)

3. partial aspect of collection development:

• Lecturers contribute to keeping the kiz (Communication and Information Centre)'s media holdings up to date for their subjects.

User groups

Setting up course reserves (Semesterapparate):

• Employees of the University/University Hospital
• Lecturers
• Scientists, also from affiliated institutes
• Visiting academics

Display of course reserves (Semesterapparate) and their contents:

• freely available to all on the internet

Use of course reserves (Semesterapparate):

• Licensed e-resources included with a kiz account
• Print copies at the respective location according to the current terms of use.

Service times

• Research & online information media: 24 x 7 x 365 (with the exception of irregular maintenance times of the library system aDIS/BMS)
• Physical information media: Opening hours of the library centre and the Helmholtzstraße branch office

Application modalities

The use of course reserves (Semesterapparate) is generally possible for every authorised person according to the current terms of use without a separate application.

Access to linked electronic information media may be restricted for licensing reasons.

Authorised lecturers must apply to set up or change course reserves (Semesterapparate) using a web form. Alternatively, this can also be done by e-mail, telephone or post.

Fee / Charge

No fees or charges are levied for the service.