(last update: February 2, 2021)
Dear Readers!
Please note that in accordance with Government Decree No. 484/2020. (XI.10.), No. 505/2020. (XI. 17.) and No. 569/2020 – due to the epidemiological situation – the entire University of Pécs University Library and Knowledge Centre (Knowledge Centre, with all Faculty Libraries) will be closed from November 11, 2020 to January 11, 2021.
UPDATE: According to Government Information of February 28, 2021, the government is extending the emergency measures until at least March 15, 2021. As a result, the University of Pécs University Library and Knowledge Centre remains closed.
During this
time rental, and use
on site will be suspended. Our online
services are continuously available.
Loaning and returning documents is possible in the faculty buildings, outside library spaces, at pre-arranged times with faculty libraries.
In the case of Benedek Ferenc Library of Law and Economics the service is provided on the Faculty of Law campus, according to a separate procedure. Currently there is no option for returning documents.
We will keep you informed about the services and further actions on the library website and on our social pages (Facebook, Twitter).
We ask for your kind understanding and patience regarding the situation.
Currently important informations for our readers.
The expiration date for all books and library cards that would expire during the closing period ( November 11 - January 11, 2021) has been extended by an additional 60 days from December 11, 2020, so library cards and books expiring between November 11, 2020 and January 11, 2021 will be extended by a total of 90 days.
If your books have expired before November 11, 2020 and you have not yet renewed them, you can do so online through your reader account. You can also request renewal on our chat service and by phone on weekdays from 8 AM to 4 PM.
Our libray won't be charging late fees during this period.
In case you have a debt from a previous period, you have the option to pay the fee online.
You can check the status of your borrowed documents here, or arrange them through your reader account.
You can find detailed information about the online payment process here.
Remote access services
Access to Databases, electronic journals, e-books outside from outside the University
The use of the University of Pécs electronic sources is still ensured by the University Library and Knowledge Centre as usual. It is not necessary to be physically present on the University’s campus, libraries and other buildings in order to access the contents remotely.
You can find detailed information on remote access here.
The subscribed databases are available to University of Pécs citizens with a valid library card. If you haven't registrated yet, you can do it here!
“Ask the librarian!”
With this service we provide online information to our readers on issues that require the help of a professional librarian. We await questions that require specialized guidance or orientational help in a search.
We provide information on documents found in the library network, or in electronic databases subscribed by the library (also accessible to University of Pécs Citizens remotely).
Only readers with a valid reading card can use this service by clicking on the following link: https://kerdezze.lib.pte.hu/en/
For general questions, you can use our „Chat with the Librarian” service from 8 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. This application can be found on all web pages of the University Library and Knowledge Centre, in the lower right segment of the site.
Limited service on site
Loaning and returning documents in faculty buildings, outside library spaces, at pre-arranged times with faculty libraries.
University of Pécs lecturers, researchers and students can pick up (loan documents) and return documents after prior telephone or e-mail contact in the faculty libraries listed below. They can do this at the handover points set up at the entrances to the libraries.
The handover points operate within the time range specified by the unit. The library ensures that readers do not meet each other by issuing time intervals. Readers are required to wear a mask, maintain a safety distance in the event of encounters, and may not group in the spaces in front of the library. Please use hand sanitizer before hanging over documents.
Note: The Benedek Ferenc Library of the Faculties Law and Economics in Centre for Learning operates in the Knowledge Centre. Due to the Government Decree No. 484/2020. (XI.10.), the building of the Knowledge Centre is closed, so it is not possible to provide services for students. The use of the limited service takes place on the ÁJK campus, with a separate procedure.
Faculty library units providing the service:
Remote access services
Access to Databases, electronic journals, e-books outside from outside the University
The use of the University of Pécs electronic sources is still ensured by the University Library and Knowledge Centre as usual. It is not necessary to be physically present on the University’s campus, libraries and other buildings in order to access the contents remotely.
You can find detailed information on remote access here.
The subscribed databases are available to University of Pécs citizens with a valid library card. If you haven't registrated yet, you can do it here!
“Ask the librarian!”
With this service we provide online information to our readers on issues that require the help of a professional librarian. We await questions that require specialized guidance or orientational help in a search.
We provide information on documents found in the library network, or in electronic databases subscribed by the library (also accessible to University of Pécs Citizens remotely).
Only readers with a valid reading card can use this service by clicking on the following link: https://kerdezze.lib.pte.hu/en/
For general questions, you can use our „Chat with the Librarian” service from 8 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. This application can be found on all web pages of the University Library and Knowledge Centre, in the lower right segment of the site.
MTMT counselling for doctoral students
Doctoral
students can seek advice from faculty admins on how to manage their MTMT data.
More information available here.
Interlibrary loan
Administration and application takes place only by e-mail (ill@tudaskozpont-pecs.hu) or on the online interlibrary loan surface, without paper-based application forms. The requested documents will be delivered internally by mail. More information here.
Access doctoral dissertations online
2435 doctoral dissertations defended at the University of Pécs are available and can be studied by anyone on the interface of the University of Pécs Archive.
Open Access Publishing Office
The Library's Open Access Publishing Office assists in the publication of open access articles by University of Pécs authors. The Library will provide information on the process of open access publishing at the following e-mail address: oapublishing@lib.pte.hu
More information here.
Document ID requests
We continue to provide document identifiers for publications subject to University of Pécs’s publishing practice:
ISSN / e-ISSN application
Email address: issn@lib.pte.hu
ISBN / e-ISBN applicaton
Email address: isbn@lib.pte.hu
DOI application
Email address: journals@lib.pte.hu
Limited service on site
Loaning and returning documents in faculty buildings, outside library spaces, at pre-arranged times with faculty libraries.
University of Pécs lecturers, researchers and students can pick up (loan documents) and return documents after prior telephone or e-mail contact in the faculty libraries listed below. They can do this at the handover points set up at the entrances to the libraries.
The handover points operate within the time range specified by the unit. The library ensures that readers do not meet each other by issuing time intervals. Readers are required to wear a mask, maintain a safety distance in the event of encounters, and may not group in the spaces in front of the library. Please use hand sanitizer before hanging over documents.
Note: The Benedek Ferenc Library of the Faculties Law and Economics in Centre for Learning operates in the Knowledge Centre. Due to the Government Decree No. 484/2020. (XI.10.), the building of the Knowledge Centre is closed, so it is not possible to provide services for students. The use of the limited service takes place on the ÁJK campus, with a separate procedure.
Faculty library units providing the service: