English Language Audio Tour

Explore the Central Library of the University

Please note: The ULB texts were converted into audio files using Eleven Labs' AI.

In this audio tour, you will learn about the premises of the Central Library and the services available there. 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.

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.
Download the mp3 files from this website in advance.

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

Floor Plan

Please note: Due to the ongoing renovation work, changes may occur at short notice.
Please check the “News” section of the ULB website for updates on the renovation of the Central Library (in German Language).
In case of questions, please feel free to contact the ULB Information.

Main Tour

In case that lat-minute changes have not yet been included in the audio files: Please check the ULB website under “Aktuelles zum Umbau der Zentralbibliothek” (in German language) for additional information.

01 Introduction (1:22 min.)
02 The Foyer (1:46 min.)
03 The Ground floor reading room (3:49 min.)
04 (not currently in use)
05 The Stack (2:18 min.)
06 The Reading room foyer (1:08 min.)
07 The Westfalica reading room (1:24 min.)
08 The Group workspace (1:01 min.)
09 The Reading Room (3:09 min.)
10 The Manuscript Reading Room (1:14 Mmin.)
11 Service & Information (1:24 min.)

Additional Stopping Points

Z01 Accessability (1:51min.)
Z02 GEHORCHE KEINEM -Work Of Art (1:42 min.)
Z03 (not currently in use)
Z04 Graffitiy (1:36 min.)

Summary and Script

Click on the link below to download all audio stations simultaneously.
Or would you prefer to read the text version? Here you will also find two scripts to download: one for the main tour and one for the additional stops.

Search exercise:

'Longman dictionary of contemporary English' by Chris Fox. 2003

Look up this edition of the title (2003) in KatalogPlus.
Note down the appropriate shelfmark for the following locations at the Central library:
- Textbook collection in the Stack (1st Basement)
- Reading room (1st Floor)
Go and look for the items while exploring the library.

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.