It's my first time here. How does it work? What are the rules for joining the library?
First, register at the library with your JIS card and sign the reader registration form. Then you can use the library services. You only need to register once at any of the UWB library branches.
Do I need a new library card or will my JIS card suffice?
UWB students and staff use the JIS card as a library membership card.
How do I become a library user?
Students, employees and graduates of UWB have free registration, the public can register for an annual fee of CZK 100.
Can I use the library services even if I am not a registered user and do not want to become one?
You can use the library as a one-off visit for a fee of CZK 20.
What is my login and password for the Reader Account application?
Students and staff:
Log in with your Orion account and password.
Members of the public:
As both your login name and password, us your birth certificate number without the slash.
What are the loan periods for books and what do the colored stripes on the books mean?
Publications marked with a yellow label are available for overnight borrowing (they can be checked out at the earliest one hour before the library closes and must be returned by 9.00 a.m. the next working day); those marked with a green label can be loaned for 1 week; those marked with a blue label for 2 weeks, and those marked with a red label are documents intended for borrowing in the library only. Course books are usually borrowed for a month, UWB soft-cover university textbooks for a semester.
What does "specific status" mean?
Students can borrow books with specific status for a semester, employees for 1 year.
The book has a "department resource" status, what does that mean?
It means that the publication was purchased from the department's budget for the teacher; it can only be borrowed after prior agreement with the teacher.
Can I reserve books in the catalog or by email?
Books marked as available in the catalog cannot be ordered from the catalog, but must be borrowed directly from the library. Only titles currently on loan can be reserved in the online catalog, or you can order a book online from the depository. Books cannot be ordered by email either.
The book is in storage, how can I borrow it?
Note down the library title code and ask the staff at the counter. The book will be brought to you from the depository in a moment. Alternatively, use the option to order books from the depository by logging in to the online catalog.
Can I lend the book to a classmate? Can I borrow two copies of the same title?
The JIS card is non-transferable; you cannot borrow a book on behalf of a classmate on your card or borrow multiple copies of the same book.
How many books can I borrow?
Students may borrow a maximum of 30 titles at a time, the public may borrow up to 20 titles, and staff may borrow as many as 99 titles at any given time.
Is it possible to reserve books?
Only titles that are currently on loan can be reserved by logging into the online catalog. We will let you know by email when the title is available.
How can I extend the book loan?
In person at any UWB library branch, by phone, by email or by logging in to the online catalog, in the Reader section. A book may be renewed for a maximum of twice the loan period. That is, x times, but only up to twice the loan period of the publication in question.
Why can't you extend it right away?
The number of titles isn't so large that there's one book for everyone. Therefore, there is a loan period during which another user can make a reservation for a title. That way, he can get to all of them at once.
Why weren't all my loans renewed when I had everything renewed?
It's better to renew the loans individually and double-check that the renewal was done correctly.
Can I return books at another library?
You must return the book at the library where it was borrowed or via a bibliobox.
It is also possible to return books via the Czech Post by sending a registered parcel via Czech Post to the address of the sub-library or via Zásilkovna.
Can I return my loans by mail or can someone else return them for me?
Loans can be returned in several ways: at the branch, in the biblioboxes, by sending a registered parcel via Czech Post to the address of the sub-library or via Zásilkovna.
Someone else can also return the books for you at the branch.
How do biblioboxes work?
You can return books and other borrowed items from any UWB library branch or the Education and Research Library of the Pilsen Region to a bibliobox. The books will be removed from the reader's account during the next working day. If the reader returns the books after the borrowing period has expired, he/she will pay the late return fee on his/her next visit to the library.
What are the opening hours?
You can find out the current opening hours on our website in the "About us" section.
Can I copy/print in the library?
Yes, every library has printers or multi-function devices that can print, copy and scan. Students can use their JIS card for this, which must be topped up with credit. Credit can be topped up at any library or at the UWB cash office or canteen. The minimum deposit is CZK 50. Users from the public can borrow a card and then pay for the services provided in cash.
For more information, please visit the Services section of our website.
Can I buy office supplies in the library?
We sell small office supplies, e.g. pencils, pens, sheet protector, envelopes, notebooks and ring binders.
Does the library provide literature search services?
Students are provided only with methodological assistance in the form of consultations (orientation in information sources, literature search, work with information, citations).
For more information, please visit the Services section of our website.
How much money will I pay if I forget to return the book in time?
The late fee is 1 CZK per volume for each working day after the expiration of the loan period.
After how many days will I get a reminder?
The 1st reminder for CZK 100 will be sent to you by email after 5 working days of delay.
Can I pay the fine by bank transfer?
Yes, please contact the library to arrange payment.
Can I pay by card at the library?
You can pay by card in all libraries.
Can I use my laptop in the library? Is it possible to connect to the Wi-Fi with it? If so, how?
Yes, you can. Wi-Fi login is provided as part of the eduroam project. Details and instructions can be found at:
http://eduroam.zcu.cz
Where can I find a list of subscription databases?
An overview of subscription databases can be found on our website in the Resources section.
How do I access the subscription databases?
Links can be found in the list of subscription databases in the Resources section of our website.
If you are in a library, use the direct link to the databases. If you are connecting from home, use the remote access link and log in with your Orion account.
How can I borrow an e-book?
A list of available e-books can be found on our website in the Resources section.
How do I set up an ORCID?
Authors (UPa employees and students who report publications to the OBD or RIV on behalf of UPa) set up an ORCID iD identifier through the HAP application.
For more information, please visit the Science Support section of our website.
How do I find the quartile of a journal in the Web of Science database?
To find out which quartile a particular journal is in, visit the Journal Citation Reports. Search for a journal by title or ISSN. Quartile information can be found at the bottom under the Rank tab. This shows the quartile of the journal by impact factor.
If you need to find out the quartile of a journal by AIS (Article Influence Score), you need to log in to Journal Citation Reports. On the home page, select Browse by Journals. In the left column, select the Compare Journal box - type in the names of the journal(s). Mark the selected journal(s) and select Compare Selected Journals. Then under 5. Select Metrics, select the Article Influence Score metric and confirm with the Submit button.
More information about the Web of Science database can be found on our website in the Science Support section.
What are the criteria for inclusion of a journal or proceedings in the Web of Science?
Information about the criteria for inclusion of a journal or proceedings in the Web of Science can be found on our website in the Science Support section.
How do I find the quartile of a journal in the Scopus database?
For information on which quartile a given journal is in, see the Scimago Journal & Country Rank. You can find the journal by title or by ISSN. The quartile of the journal by SJR is shown there.
More information about the Scopus database can be found on our website in the Science Support section.
What are the criteria for inclusion of a journal or proceedings in the Scopus database?
Information about the criteria for inclusion of a journal or proceedings in the Scopus database can be found on our website in the Science Support section.
Do you want to publish with the UWB university press?
All the necessary information about the publication of peer-reviewed publications, university textbooks, proceedings, etc. can be found on our website in the Science Support section.
Can I find university theses in the library?
Bachelor's and Master's theses since 2012 are available online in the digital library. Older theses can be borrowed for on-site study at the individual libraries.
Is it possible to add to the library collection at the request of a student or an academic? How should I proceed?
Please consult your suggestions with the relevant department/teacher or fill in the online form Suggestion for the Purchase of Literature (Czech only) – we will try to handle your request.
Why do I have to leave my bags in the locker / locker room?
For the protection of the library collection, library property, to ensure the proper operation of services, and for your convenience. The library is not responsible for items left anywhere other than in a locker.
Can I donate textbooks or other books to the library?
Yes, you can, we will use them to expand the library collection or we will make them available for free to anyone who may be interested in them.
Is the library wheelchair-accessible?
Most of our branches are wheelchair-accessible; in other places, we can resolve the situation individually if necessary.