The periodicals room is located in the first district of Vienna at Teinfaltstrasse 8, on the ground floor. Note that there is no step-free access.
The reading room seats 84 people. You can use journals and newspapers that have not yet been bound, microforms and other holdings stored at this library location.
The publications available at the periodicals room are part of the Library’s reference holdings and may not be borrowed.
The majority of newspapers and journals is shelved according to subjects in open shelves. Any other newspapers and journals that have not yet been bound have to be requested. They are usually ready to collect immediately. This library location does not store any bound newspapers and journals. You can request them for use at the large reading room or borrow them like normal books.
In addition, you can use the following media at this library location:
[*] If you would like to use newspapers and journals available on microform, you have to use the microform version. We do not collect the respective print version from the stacks.
You can read or print articles from online journals on 7 PC workstations.
There is a book scanner which you can use to make digital copies of print holdings. Please observe applicable copyright regulations.
There is a u:print device for printouts and paper copies. Use requires a charged u:card.
Moreover, we offer a reader for microforms.
You are obliged to leave your coats and jackets at the cloakroom. You have to store all your bags (including laptop cases), coats and jackets in the lockers. You may take beverages in closed containers with you. However, you may not bring food into the Library. Please turn off your mobile phone in order to avoid disturbing yourself and other people in the reading room.
