Fees

The fees at the University Library of Hamburg University of Technology (TUB) are based on the current version of the Gebührenordnung der Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Hamburg Carl von Ossietzky (SUB). This is regulated in the Gebührensatzung für die Universitätsbibliothek der Technischen Universität Hamburg vom 23.02.2017, last amended on 21.12.2024.

However, the TUB does not offer all the services listed in the SUB fee schedule.

The following overview applies from February 2025:

Library card

Staff and guests of Hamburg’s state universities, the Helmut Schmidt University – University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg or the Protestant University of Applied Sciences for Social Work & Social Welfare Students of other state universities in Europe Trainees Pupils of schools providing general education Teachers at state schools in Hamburg	free
Participants in the Federal Voluntary Service or the Voluntary Social Year (Annual card) Receivers of social benefits (Annual card)	5 €
All other natural persons (Annual card)	40 €
All other natural persons (Monthly card)	15 €
Corporate bodies (Annual card)	160 €

Do you already have a valid library card for the SUB Hamburg or another Hamburg university library (HAW, HCU or UKE)? Then you do not have to pay again.

Late fees

from the first day for one week	1 €
from the second week additionally	2 €
from the third week additionally	5 €
from the fifth week additionally	10 €

Maximum sum per loan is therefore 18 €.

Interlibrary Loan

Within Germany	3 €
International	6 €

Costs per order, regardless of delivery success.

Administrative expenses in the event of loss

Administration fee per book	30 €
Loss of EDP media of Interlibrary Loan	5 €
Replacement library card (for all customers)	20 €

Added to this are the costs for replacement purchases.

Blocking of your library account

Fees should be paid at once: You will be blocked automatically with outstanding fees exceeding the limit (15 €) or with fees older than six months. No circulation activities will be possible then.

Payment of fees

Please pay your fees at the pay machine. Cash, giro cards and credit cards are accepted.