The library provides reference and information services
primarily for the institute's scientific staff. Day guests
may be granted permission to use the library during the
opening hours if they have a serious scientific interest in
using our holdings and if there is enough space available in
the reading room. Lending services are not available, but a
copy machine is located in the library. If you would like to
use the library, please contact the library staff. Please
check the catalogue first to see if our library has the
material you are seeking.
Copier
You will need to buy a photocopying card before using the
copier. Cards are available in two values (50 copies / €
2.50 and 100 copies / 5 €) at the information desk.
Databases
Licensing restrictions in some cases may prevent the sharing
of databases with non-Max-Planck Institute’s members.
Contact
If you would like to use the
library, please contact the library staff first.
Susanne Hilbring
+49 221-2767-110
Elke Bürger
+49 221-2767-108
Location
Paulstr. 3 (ground level)
50676 Köln
Germany
Opening Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
For members of the institute the library is open at any
time.
The library provides access to many electronic resources such as eBooks, ejournals, Encyclopedias, and other Online databases.
A short overview will help you to start with your research in our resources.
Databases