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Information on the MPI-Library

General Information

The library of the Max-Planck-Institute for marine microbiology is a service unit for the scientific work at the institute (for further information also read the users instructions).

Therefore it provides electronic media and information, which are necessary for the internationally oriented basic research in the fields of marine microbiology and bordering subject areas. This media and information supply is developed and sophisticated according to the research profile of the institute. Currently the stock contains approximately 3000 volumes and approximately 60 continually delivered journals.

Media and information from the libraries supply are rapidly processed and represented easily available. Needed scientific literature and information will be immediately obtained by us if they are not available in the library. Offers like online-catalogue, access to numerous databases, editing of internet based information, intranet are constantly verified and developed and adapted to the necessities of scientists.

The online-catalogue lists up all literature that has been purchased by the library since 1993.

We aim to convey a better basis of usage of the offered media and information to our users by personal consultation, frequently introduction- and training-offers.

Notes for external users of the MPI-library

In case of questions and for registration please contact the library management (phone: (04 21) 20 28-5 40).

The library is principally an internal library of the institute. Its usage by persons who don't belong to the institute needs an appointment, especially if extensive work is planned.

External users and guests have to be announced at the information desk. If it is desired to use the library for a longer period, guests and external users need the consent of the institute management. About the granting of a workspace for longer studies the institute management decides on request by the leader of a research group.

We beg our external users comprehension that the personnel of the library deals the scientific work of the institute with priority. The usage of technical equipment has to be agreed on.

Prices for copies (5 Cent per page, 10 Cent per double page and DIN A3) have to be filled in the appropriate form and are to be paid at the telephone office. Floppy disks for the transmission of enquiry results will not be provided by us.

Opening times for external users are:
Monday Thursday 9.00 a.m. 5.00 p.m.
Friday 9.00 a.m. 3.00 p.m.

Lending periods

Monographs and institute publications

Without note	10 days, max. 4 weeks (extension possible)
With note: short-term-loan	2 weeks (no extension)
With note: only for use in the library	Reference supply

Journals

Hardcover years (library room)	1 week / reference supply *
Unbound journals	reference supply

Books and journals from the non-lendig stock can be taken from the library for copying but have to be brought back on the same day. In exceptional cases a weekend lending is possible as agreed.

*Note:The lending period of 1 week for hardback journals is only valid for employees with workspace in the institute.

For lending please fill in the lending-form and put the circulation-card for the corresponding volume on the shelf. Please leave a copy in the grey lending-box on the counter at the entrance. Thank You.