Work areas

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The Campus Nord Branch Library has around 500 different workstations spread across the three floors of the building. In addition to traditional reading rooms, there are group study rooms and various lounge areas. Almost all workstations are equipped with multiple power sockets.

Workstations

Each of our six reading rooms has its own unique charm. In the ‘Stufenlesesaal’ (room 2.07), the history of the library building as a former chemical institute is reflected in the wall design featuring the periodic table. Reading Room C (room 2.26) offers a beautiful view of the city. The newly furnished Reading Room B (room 1.07A) impresses with its gallery and various types of work areas.

The somewhat cosier reading niches (located on the staircase side of the book collections) also offer workstations where you can work together with other library users. In contrast, the large book collection rooms have individual workstations separated by privacy screens at the windows (garden side) for a good work environment.

The digital learning area on the ground floor (room 0.42B) offers seats with comprehensive privacy screens, ensuring a low-stimulus work environment.

Computer Workstations

Twelve workstations are equipped with a PC with authenticated internet access. These can be found as PC area on the ground floor (in the foyer opposite the information desk and in room 0.42A) and a single PC is found in the book collection rooms.

Additional Screens

In addition, there are approximately 190 workstations equipped with additional screens to which you can connect your own device. An HDMI cable is provided. Additional cables and adapters (Mac, USB-C, etc.) can be borrowed from the information desk on the ground floor.

Special Workstations

In addition, the Campus Nord Branch Library has one electronically height-adjustable workstation (on the ground floor) and two further height-adjustable workstations in Reading Rooms A (room 1.20) and C (room 2.26), as well as a family room  (room 2.27).

Group Study Rooms and Open Group Study Areas

There are nine group study rooms available in the Campus Nord Branch Library, located in different areas of the building.

Equipment

All group study rooms are equipped with a smartboard and an analogue whiteboard. The smartboards can be connected to your own device via various connections (e.g. HDMI, USB, USB-C).

Pens for whiteboards as well as smartboard sets (remote control, HDMI cable, smart pens) can be borrowed from the information desk. Other adapters and equipment are also available.

Booking

Group study rooms can be booked via the room booking system BibRoomz.

PLEASE NOTE: Online reservations and bookings are only available to members of HU, Charité, and all registered library users with proof of disability. For more information, please visit the BibRoomz information page.

Terms of Use

• The rooms can be booked for up to 3 hours per day / 9 hours per week.
• Unreserved rooms are open to all users. 
• It is not permitted to block rooms at the same time.
• If users are not present 10 minutes after the start of the reservation time, the room may be used by other people.

In addition to the group study rooms, there is an open group study area in rooms 0.32A, 1.15 and 1.17. These are equipped with several mobile tables, visual display boards and a smartboard and are particularly suitable for working in small groups. The open group study areas can be used without prior booking. Rooms 1.15 and 1.17 can be requested for events outside of exam periods: campusnord@ub.hu-berlin.de.

In the group study rooms, Presenter's case and conferencing cameras can also be booked via BibRoomz and borrowed from the desk.  

Meeting- und Solo Boxes

On the ground floor of the Campus Nord Branch Library, there are two meeting boxes (room 0.32B) for groups of 2-4 people, as well as two solo boxes (room 0.32A) for participating in video conferences. These can also be used for phone calls.

Booking

The boxes can be booked via the room booking system BibRoomz.

PLEASE NOTE: Online reservations and bookings are only possible for members of HU, Charité, and all registered library users with proof of disability. For more information, please visit the BibRoomz information page.

Terms of Use for Meeting Boxes

• The meeting boxes are primarily intended for group work with 2-4 people.
• The door must be closed during use. 
• The meeting boxes can be booked for up to 3 hours / 9 hours per week.
• Unreserved boxes are open to everyone.
• If users are not present 10 minutes after the start of the reservation time, the solo box can be used by other people.
• The lighting and ventilation are switched on and off via the ceiling switch.
• The door must be closed during use. 
• The boxes are soundproof, but we ask you to keep the noise level as low as possible.

Terms of Use for Solo Boxes

• The solo boxes can be booked for up to 3 hours per day / 9 hours per week.
• Unreserved boxes are open to everyone. 
• If users are not present 10 minutes after the start of the reservation time, the solo box can be used by other people.
• The solo box is to be used by one person only.
• The lighting and ventilation switch on automatically when you enter the cabin.
• The door must be closed during use. 
• The boxes are soundproof, but we ask you to keep the noise level as low as possible.

Lounge Areas

There are several lounge areas available in the Campus Nord Branch Library: four on the ground floor and one each on the first and second floors. All lounge areas are designated as communication zones – talking and phone calls are permitted here. Three of these areas are also designated as snack zones where you are allowed to eat. The lounge areas are intended for short stays and are ideal for a quick chat, a short break or to relax in between.

Nap Zone und Garden Lounge

The Nap Zone on the ground floor of the Campus Nord Branch Library has five beanbags and is seperated from the rest of the room by screens. This area is specially designed for short breaks – including a quick nap (approx. 30 minutes).

In addition, the sheltered Garden Lounge offers quiet workstations with a view of the garden. Here you can work, eat or enjoy a break outdoors in a relaxed atmosphere.

Coworking Space for PhD Students

PhD students at Humboldt-Universität (with the exception of Charité) can reserve a workstation in the Coworking Space (room 2.16) at the Campus Nord Branch Library.

Terms of Use

• There are 8 workspaces available.
• Bookings can be made for one month at a time.
• Each workspace is equipped with: a desk, office chair, lockable office container, two screens with docking station.

You can submit the completed and signed application form (pdf, German) either at the information desk of the Campus Nord Branch Library or by email to campusnord@ub.hu-berlin.de.