University Library

Scanning

Scanning ist free of charge at all University Library locations.

Types of scanners and where to find them

Book scanner

You can scan items up to size DIN A3. The maximum surface area that can be scanned is 46 x 34 cm. We also have a DIN A2 scanner.

Book scanners can be found in the Copy Center and Open Stacks for Journals in the Central Library as well as the Architecture and Art Studies Department Library.

ScanTents

With the help of the ScanTent and your own smartphone, you can scan book pages up to A3 size easily. It's free and intuitive to use.

You will find a ScanTent in the Copy Center and on the 3rd floor of the Central Library opposite the Information Desk, as well as in the Architecture and Art Studies Department Library. 

Microform scanner

This scanner reads microfiche and microfilm and allows you to save your scans to a USB storage device.

The microform scanner is located in the Copy Center of the Central Library.

Signing into the scanner

Book scanner up to size DIN A2 and microform scanner

  • without registration

ScanTents

  • without registration
  • any scanning app required

Saving scanned media

Book scanner up to size DIN A2

  • Save to a USB stick
  • Send via email

ScanTents

  • Save to your own smartphone

Microform scanner

  • Save to a USB stick

Technical information

  • You can send file attachments of up to 50 MB. However, email inboxes generally do not accept files exceeding 20 MB.
  • You can connect all USB sticks compatible with Windows as well as 2.5 inch hard drives (smaller than 500 GB) that do not have an additional power supply.
  • Unfortunately, 2.5 inch hard drives from 500 GB and devices with their own power supply (e.g. 3.5 inch hard drives) cannot be connected to the scanner. There is a risk of data loss if these media are used.
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Scanning Request

Members of TU Berlin may request scans of book chapters and journal articles only otherwise available in the library’s physical holdings.

© Rachel Meyer, UB TU Berlin, CC BY 4.0

Digitization Service

Use our digitization service and suggest especially old, rare and worth protecting items from the holdings of the University Library for digitization.

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