Scanning

Scanning ist free of charge at all University Library locations.

Signing into the scanner

With a TUB account (members of TU Berlin)
With an internet account for the computer workstations
(members of UdK and visitors with a library card)
As a guest (username: gast, [no password].

Saving scanned media

Save to a USB stick
Send via email
Print (for a fee)
Save to Dropdox
ownClowd (requires TUB account login)

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.

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.

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.

Printing scans

Log into the scanner with your print@campus account (TUB account or Internet account for the computer workstations)
Scanning
Select the output type “Drucken/Print.”
Scan the items.
Go to the printer and log in with your print@campus account.
The menu will list all print jobs. You have the option to edit these jobs (such as deleting them or moving them to another printer).
The total cost of printing will be shown together with your print@campus account balance.
Confirm the print job.

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Printers and copiers are available in the Copy Center.

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

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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