Equipment
myQ printing system (prepaid) in all libraries
You can use the Library's prepaid printing stations in almost all FH Aachen buildings.
Quick guide
- Register at https://myq.fh-aachen.de
Log in with your FH identification and password.
- ... or download the myq-app
MyQ-X is available in all common app stores. In addition to the website, you can conveniently manage print jobs on your mobile device.
- Buy credit vouchers in the Library
Buy vouchers of €0.50, 1.00€, €2.00, €5.00 or €10.00 at the service counter from library staff to top up your credit. No refund!
- Upload print jobs to myQ
Add a print job, either via the website using "Print file..." or in the app using the "+".
- Log in to the printer with PIN or QR code
Generate a PIN via the myQ homepage or use the app to scan the QR code on the printer display. Then print out what you want.
- Copying or scanning is also possible on the devices.
General information
- For printing and copying you need credit vouchers, which you can buy at the Library service counter for €0.50, €1.00, €2.00, €5.00 or €10.00.
- Save your document in the desired format: A4 or A3 are possible.
- When uploading your document, you must specify how the print job is to be carried out (e.g. black and white or colour, double-sided, etc.).
- The prices for printouts and copies depend on the format, single-sided or duplex, black and white or colour. The exact price is displayed before the printout.
Example: a single-sided black and white printout in A4 costs €0.05. See also - You can delete the print jobs after printing. Print jobs that have not been deleted can be found under "Jobs / Printed".
- Various scanning functions are available. Depending on the device, files are saved to a USB stick or to the home directory. It is possible to scan and send files to an email address.
Locations
- Bayernallee
> Library→ Room 00111
- Dennewarthstraße (TZA)
> Library → Room Z.25
- Eupener Straße
> Library → Media Room
- Goethestraße
> Room 03205
- Hohenstaufenallee
> Room 04112
- Jülich
> Library → Auditorium 1st Floor
Please note
The printing station is suitable for printing something for your own use. We cannot guarantee scale accuracy, colour fastness or ink coverage. If you need high quality printouts, for example for presentations or your final thesis, we recommend that you use professional companies (e.g. copy shops).
Scanners
Book Scanner
In all our libraries, book scanners are available to you for free, autonomous use. They are suitable for the careful and quick scanning of books and journal volumes.
In the Bayernallee and Dennewartstraße (TZA) libraries, you can scan up to DIN A2 format, in the Eupener Straße and Jülich libraries up to DIN A3 format.
Bring a USB stick with you to save the scanned documents.
Use the operating instructions on site directly at the device.
Feed Scanner
Each of our libraries (except Dennewartstraße) is equipped with a feed scanner allowing you to quickly and conveniently scan single A4 documents as well as batches of documents.
Bring a USB stick with you to save the scanned documents.
Use the operating instructions on site directly at the device.
Lockers
Availability & Key Lending
Check the availability of the lockers via the links below or ask at the service desk for free lockers. If a locker is available, you can borrow the locker key at the service desk.
Availability at the ...
Remember to select your home library so that you can see the appropriate lending status in the detailed information display.
What is allowed inside & what is not?
The library accepts no liability for the items stored. We, therefore, recommend that you do not leave any valuables that you urgently need in the locker (e.g. money, laptop, keys, medication, etc.).
What can be placed in the locker?
Books
Learning utensils
Personal items
What is not allowed to be placed in the locker?
Perishable food
Chemicals
Substances or objects hazardous to health
Loan Period & Renewal
The loan period for the Bayernallee and Eupener Straße locker keys is usually four weeks and can be renewed at any time. You must present the key at the library after 24 weeks at the latest.
In the Bayernallee, Dennewartstraße (TZA) and Eupener Straße libraries, lockers with a shortened loan period are available. These lockers are only accessible during the library's opening hours.
Please note that you can only hand in the keys to the library staff during service hours and not at the self-service terminal.
Loss & Fees
If a key is lost, the user bears the cost of replacing the key and pays an additional administrative fee of €25.00.
General Information
The University Library of FH Aachen does not assume any liability for the items stored in the lockers. It is not permissible to use more than one locker at the same time. The locker must be emptied and locked before the key is returned! You can find further information on the use of lockers in the Locker Regulations.
Internet & WiFi
As a university member, you have access to WiFi via Eduroam in all buildings. You can find information and instructions on how to set it up on the Data Processing Centre (DVZ) page.
We also offer publicly available computer workstations in our libraries. There are rules of conduct for their use. To read these, please refer to the Network Regulations of FH Aachen.
Payment Station
A payment station for cashless payment of your library fees (e.g. late fees and printing fees) is available in our libraries Eupener Str., Bayernallee, Jülich and in study room 3205 at Goethestraße. Your PIN is preset to your date of birth DDMM and can be changed at your own discretion in your user account.
Self-Service
During opening hours, you can borrow and return media all by yourself. All you need is your FH Karte and your PIN. Your PIN is preset to your date of birth DDMM and can be changed in your library account.
Please place your media on the glass top of the self-service terminal. The bookings are made automatically and are shown to you on the display.
No FH Karte is required when returning media items.
After the booking has been completed, you will receive your booking voucher either as a printout or by email.
Return Box
Please note the following for the use of the return boxes:
- The booking of the returned media will only take place on the next working day. Therefore, please return your books no later than one working day before the deadline expires! Late returns will incur a fee.
- Insert carefully! Please place books with their spine facing downwards into the slot.
- Do not drop off interlibrary loans, keys or oversized media.
- You will not receive a receipt at the return box.
- The borrower is personally responsible for returning the books. Please do not place any books on top of the return box if it is full.
Library Equipment
Bayernallee Library
Equipment
56 workstations including 12 in the Silentium
17 Internet PCs
1 self-checkout device
1 payment station
1 MyQ print station (A4 and A3)
1 flatbed scanner (storage on Internet PC)
1 document scanner (USB storage)
1 DIN A2 book scanner (USB storage)
WLAN access (Eduroam)
Lending of 144 lockers (distributed throughout the building) and 15 day lockers (in front of the Library)
Course reserve collections
Dennewartstraße (TZA) Library
Equipment
In the main room
Event-related course reserve collections
Group table with 12 workstations
4 acoustic armchairs
1 acoustic sofa
6 individual workstations
1 internet PC
1 self-checkout machine
1 MyQ print station (A4 and A3)
1 flatbed scanner (saving to the internet PC)
1 DIN A2 book scanner (USB saving)
Wi‑Fi access (eduroam)
In the study room „ZWIEBEL“ (Zwischen-Etage → Bibliothek → Extra-Lernraum)
25 freely combinable pentagonal tables for individual, pair, and group work
1 sofa
5 lockers (weekly loan)
1 beamer (daily loan)
Accessibility
The library is located on the mezzanine level (above the ground floor).
Access to the building is step-free. In the elevator, select the "ZG" button.
1 video magnifier for visually impaired users (please ask at the service desk!)
Accessible toilets are located on the mezzanine level in the immediate vicinity of the library, as well as on the ground floor.
Eupener Straße Library
Equipment
150 individual workstations in a separate reading room
98 group workstations
8 Internet PCs and 6 Docking Stations
1 self-checkout desk
1 payment station
1 return box in the main entrance of building E
1 MyQ print station (A4 and A3)
Scanner (USB book scanner, document feeder and flatbed scanner)
WLAN access (Eduroam)
Accessibility
Ground-level access via the main entrance to Building E - the Library is located on the ground floor
Up to 2 barrier-free workstations with PC and 2 loanable screen readers for the visually impaired (please ask at the counter!)
Marked individual workstations in the reading room (please ask at the counter)
Disabled toilet available outside the Library on the ground floor
Jülich Library
Equipment
156 study places
10 PC workstations and 3 docking stations
[In the main building you will find our open study room with additional workstations and a photocopier.]
1 external drive for use within the library (please ask at the counter!)
1 self-checkout machine
1 payment station (please top up your FH card with credit in the dining hall (Mensa) / no top-up device available in the Library)
1 return box in the foyer of the auditorium
1 MyQ print station (A4 and A3)
Scanner (USB book scanner, feed scanner)
WLAN access (Eduroam)