The multimedia centre (Mediathek) offers several rooms to use its audiovisual materials and technical equipment in.

Audio carrels

In the audio carrels you can play CDs, records, audio cassettes and tapes as well as mini discs. You can also convert these formats to CD, mini disc or audio cassette.

Video carrels

In the video carrels you can play DVDs, video cassettes and Blu-ray discs.

Microfilms/microfiches

The multimedia centre is equipped with several microfilm and microfiche viewers. You can also make digital scans of microfilms and microfiches. Self-service scanning is free of charge.

Borrowing terms

With a few exceptions, multimedia centre resources may be borrowed by all library users.

• To borrow TV recordings you must be a member of Oldenburg University (students, teaching staff and administrative staff of Oldenburg University). All you need is a valid library card and confirmation of your status in the library account.
• Records may not be borrowed but can be transferred to CD in the Multimedia Center's audio carrels.

To borrow materials you need a valid library card. Audiovisual materials may be borrowed for 14 days, and loans can be renewed for another 14 days up to six times unless the item has been placed on hold. Audiovisual materials may be borrowed at the multimedia center info counter and must also be returned there.

Various rooms and technical equipment are available within the media library for you to use the media.

Audio booths

In the audio booths, you can play CDs, vinyl records, audio cassettes, MDs and audio tapes. It is also possible to transfer the contents of these media to CD, MD or audio cassette.

Video booths

The video booths offer playback facilities for DVDs, video cassettes and Blu-ray discs.

Microfilm/microfiche

In the media library, you will find several devices for using microfilm and microfiche. You can create digital scans from microfilm and microfiche. Scanning is free of charge.

Loan conditions

With a few exceptions, the media library’s holdings are available for loan to all library users.

• Television recordings (TV recordings) may only be borrowed by members of the University of Oldenburg (members include: students, academic staff, lecturers and staff of the University of Oldenburg). To borrow items, you simply need a valid library card and the relevant status entries in your library account.
• Vinyl records cannot be borrowed, but can be transferred to audio CD in the media library’s audio booths.

A valid library card is required to borrow items. If there is no reservation, the loan period may be extended for a further 14 days, up to a maximum loan period of 98 days. After this, the items must be returned. Items may only be borrowed and returned at the media library.