Niedersächsische Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Göttingen Niedersächsische Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Göttingen
Drei Studierende mit Büchern in der Hand laufen nebeneinander im Gang in der Zentralbiblitothek der SUB Göttingen SUB Göttingen/Christoph Mischke

Miteinander in der Bibliothek

The SUB is a place to learn, work and exchange ideas. A few simple rules apply so that everyone feels comfortable.

Thinking instead of donuts

They eat outside the library.

  • They protect the media from grease stains and crumbs.
  • They protect the library from vermin.
  • They reduce odors and avoid unpleasant smells.

Drinking instead of dripping

You bring your non-alcoholic drink in a resealable bottle.

  • You protect media from water damage.
  • You protect electronic devices from short circuits.
  • You help to keep tables, chairs and floors clean.

Learning instead of learning

They behave quietly in open rooms, make phone calls and video calls in the designated
soundproof boxes and meet for discussions in the group workrooms.

  • They ensure a quiet working atmosphere.
  • They help themselves and their fellow students to concentrate on their work.
  • They deal with private issues discreetly.

Creative instead of broken

You treat the furniture provided to you with care.

  • You ensure that the furniture is preserved for a long time.
  • You make it possible for everyone to use the furniture.
  • You make it easy for us to purchase new furniture that meets your requirements.

Together instead of against each other

They free up your workstation when you take a longer break.

  • They enable everyone to use the library.
  • You protect your personal belongings from theft.
  • You create a tidy workplace with an inviting atmosphere.

Clean instead of greasy

You use our waste separation systems.

  • You create a clean, inviting learning environment.
  • You protect the library from vermin.
  • You contribute to environmental protection.