Medical Library
The Medical Library (BBM) at the University Medical Center Göttingen supports the supply of information and literature in the fields of human medicine and dentistry. We advise you on all matters relating to library use and help you with your research.
Contact
Medical Library (Service Desk)
Dagmar Härter
At a Glance
Individual and Group Workplaces
The Medical Library provides 304 individual and 168 group workplaces, 101 PCs, numerous special workspaces, whiteboards, mobile beanbags and sitting balls.
Soundproof Furniture and Carrels
Soundproofcarrels provide space for focused learning in groups of up to four people. Additional soundproof furniture and soundproof mobile walls offer opportunities to shield you from background noise in the reading room.
Printing and Scanning
Multifunctional devices for scanning, printing and copying are available for students. We also offer a book scanner and a poster printer for large formats up to A0, which students and staff can use. Instructions for using the poster printer are available at the information desk.
Green Lounge
Take a break from studying and relax on comfortable furniture surrounded by greenery.
Anatomy Models and Virtual Dissection Table
Our anatomy models help you study and the Anatomage virtual dissection table can be used freely after an introduction by the tutors.
3D printing
Anyone with a valid library card can order 3D prints from us at a reasonable price. Inquire directly at the information desk or send us an email bbmed@sub.uni-goettingen.de.
Body Models to Borrow
Our collection of anatomical models includes skulls, skeletons, brains, a wide variety of organs and body parts to aid your study of anatomy. Once you have borrowed them from the counter, you are free to use them anywhere in the reading room.
Learning on the Move
Even budding doctors know that exercise promotes the supply of oxygen to the brain, reduces stress and thus promotes concentration and information processing. To use the treadmill, simply register briefly at the information desk.
Further Services
- Self-study documents for medical students
- Spiral binder (material for medical students available at the information desk)
- Parent-child areas, breastfeeding and changing room
- Renewal printer for student ID cards (during StudIT consultation hours)
- Book and laptop stands to borrow
- Whiteboards (pens can be purchased at the counter)
- Sitting balls and beanbags
Our Collections
The freely accessible literature in our reading room is divided into a textbook collection (upper level, shelfmark XL), modern specialist literature (upper level, shelfmark XS), old specialist literature (upper level, shelfmark XU-XW) and journals (lower level, shelfmark XZ).
We also provide access to various learning platforms and e-book collections.
Reserved titles or titles ordered via catalogue can be picked up at the information desk.
Further Specialist Information
On our Medicine page you will find structured access to relevant catalogues, databases, e-journals and research tools.
Our subject specialist will assist with any questions you may have about literature research and ensure that the most important publications from your subject area are represented in our holdings.
Virtual Tour
The virtual tour of the Medical Library provides a comprehensive insight into the facilities and the ways they can be used on site.
Accessibility at the Location
There are six parking spaces for people with disabilities in front of Entrance West to the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG). Five more parking spaces are available on the opposite side of the building at Entrance East. More detailed information can be found on the University Medical Center Göttingen website.
From the the main entrance (Entrance West) you can reach the library via an elevator, the East entrance leads directly into the building without barriers. An elevator is available within the library to reach the upper level.
There are several accessible WCs in the building, the WC near the canteen is the easiest to reach from the library.
If you require additional assistance in using our library, please contact the staff at the information desk.