New library system ALMA – restricted library services, summer 2018.

We kindly ask you to take this information into consideration in your work plans!Borrowing, returning, paying fines, user accounts

The following options are not available:

• Access to library accounts
• Borrowing and returning
• Orders and reservations
• Inter-library loans

Library catalogue (OPAC) – search engine “surf@ubk”

• After the system change, the old library catalogue (OPAC) is no longer available.
• Research in the catalogue and in “surf@ubk” are possible during the system change, though with restrictions. The search engine of the Austrian Union Catalogue is available without restrictions.
• Existing reservations and your borrowing history cannot be entered into the new system (data protection). Please save your borrowing history and make a note of current reservations.
• After the system change in mid-September, your account is administrated via “surf@ubk” (log-in via your AAU account).

Use of e-resources & open shelves 

• Access to e-resources is possible during the system change as usual via DBIS (data base information system) and EZB (electronic journal library).
• Access to and use of open shelves as well as 24/7 services are possible.

Special borrowing period in summer

To counteract these restrictions, we offer an extended borrowing option: 12.07. – 26.09.2018, 10 items from reading rooms, 20 items from closed access.

Detailed information about these inevitable service restrictions can soon be found on the University Library’s homepage: » ub.aau.at

We thank you for your understanding.
Your Klagenfurt University Library team