Updated March 2023

English Language Audio Tour

Explore the Central Library of the University

Would you like to explore the University and State Library Münster (ULB, Krummer Timpen) on your own?
Do you need certification that you have completed the audio tour?

We will introduce you to the circulation, media and service areas during our audio tour. You will receive the certificate if you have successfully completed the audio tour test.

What you need to do

In order to access the MP3 files please choose one of the following options.

Streaming: Use an internet connection via smartphone to stream the files (see below).
Preparing in advance: Before visiting the ULB you can transfer all files onto your smartphone.
QR Codes: Each stopping point of the tour provides a QR Code so that you can use your smartphone to access the tour. In order to do this, you need an internet connection and a QR Code reader.

University's Wifi is available for all students and employees of Muenster University.

The leaflet will help you find your way around the library. It is also available at the Information Desk on the ground floor.

The first stopping point of our tour is in the foyer. You can take the tour in the recommended order - or choose the stopping points to suit your individual needs and interests.

Search exercise:

'A student's introduction to English grammar' by Rodney D. Huddleston. 2005

Look up this edition of the title (2005) in the catalogue.
Note down the appropriate shelfmark for the locations at the central library:
- Textbook Collection (Ground Floor)
- Open Stack (1st Basement)
Go and look for the item while exploring the library.

Main Tour

01 Introduction (1:50 Min.)
02 The Foyer (2:05 Min.)
03 The Ground Floor Reading Room (3:52 Min.)
04 The Textbook Collection (1:39 Min.)
05 The Open Stacks (Basement) (3:06 Min.)
06 The Reading Room Foyer (2:15 Min.)
07 The Cafeteria And Westfalica Reading Room (1:14 Min.)
08 The Group Workspace (1:05 Min.)
09 The Reading Room (2:42 Min.)
10 The Manuscript Reading Room (1:40 Min.)
11 Information Desk (1:51 Min.)

Additional Stopping Points

Z01 Accessability (2:26 Min.)
Z02 GEHORCHE KEINEM -Work Of Art (1:42 Min.)
Z04 Interlibrary Loan (1:26 Min.)

Summary and Script

Click on the link below to download all stations simultaneously.

All files: Main Tour + Additional Information (ZIP ca. 22 MB)
Script: Main Tour (PDF)
Script: Additional Stopping Points (PDF)

Certification

Do you need certification that you have completed the audio tour?

You can take part in our online test in the Learnweb (only students and other members of the University of Münster). The questions in the Learnweb refer to the eleven stopping points of the main tour. If you have passed the test, we will email you and you can download your certificate. Please note that we need one or two working days to send you the email.

If you have any problems, please contact us by email or phone us at 0251 83 24040.