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Whether parent-child rooms, barrier-free retreats or the Room of Silence - our special rooms offer comfort, support and peace and quiet for different needs.
Parent-child rooms
Are you studying with a child at the University of Göttingen? Take advantage of the parent-child rooms.
In the Central Library you can book a room on the 2nd floor for studying with a child. Here you can change your child's nappies and your child can play while you work. In the Learning and Study Building you will find several bookable rooms in the parent-child area. On request FORMULAR we can activate your student ID for the use of the room.
In the Departmental Library of Medicineyou will find a generally accessible baby changing and breastfeeding room as well as a parent-child room that can be used for up to two hours without prior registration. The room is equipped with a workstation, a children's hammock, a playpen and a place to sit or lie down as well as some toys. Suitcases with additional toys can be borrowed from the circulation desk.
In the Cultural Studies Library there is a parent-child room on the first floor, which can be used without prior registration. The room is equipped with a PC workstation, a nursing chair, a play mat, books and some toys.
If required, you can also enquire about other rooms of this type from the university's decentralized equal opportunities officers.
Rooms for people with restricted mobility
For users with restricted mobility, there are learning and study buildingand in the Central Library special rooms that can be booked. If you are restricted in your mobility, you can submit a FORMULAR application for the use of rooms with mobility restrictions. After submitting the application, you will be granted access to the relevant rooms.
In the Departmental Library of Cultural Studies users with mobility restrictions can also use the parent-child room. An application is not necessary.
If required, you can also enquire about other rooms of this type from the university's decentralized equal opportunities officers.
Room of peace
The quiet room on the 1st floor of theCentral Libraryis open to all library users seeking peace, reflection or a moment away from everyday life - be it for meditation, prayer or simply silence.
Anyone seeking retreat and peace and quiet is very welcome. There are a few simple rules for using the room:
- Please keep your voice down.
- The room is open to everyone - regardless of religion or ideology.
- Tolerance, consideration and acceptance are a matter of course.
- Working, eating, drinking or sleeping are not permitted.
- Please take back any items you have brought with you.