VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava

University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava Library's Offerings:

Books:

The library's extensive collection of books is accessible through the online Library catalogue, which provides details for a significant portion of our collection. For earlier documents, patrons should refer to the card catalogues, located in the Circulation Department, holding information on pre-1995 books. Books are stored either in the library's stacks or are available on open shelves. To facilitate access, books are organized by subject using the Universal Decimal Classification system, which is the Czech version of the UDC Consortium's classification system. Patrons are advised to use the catalogue for efficient book retrieval.

E-books:

The Central Library offers a collection of electronic books with perpetual access. For more information, please visit the E-books page.

Rare Book Collection:

Our library houses an archival collection of rare and older books and periodicals, primarily focused on subjects such as geology, mining, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and metallurgy. These items were acquired through purchase and gifts during the 19th and early 20th centuries by the Mining Academy in Pribram. The collection includes notable works, including the oldest book in our historical collection, Georgii Agricolae De re Metallica Libri XII from 1561. Patrons can request access to these books and periodicals, with approval required from a university librarian for books printed before 1801.

Journals:

Our collection of journals, also known as periodicals or serials, is for reference use within the library and is non-borrowable. To check if we subscribe to a specific journal, patrons can use the search option in the online catalogue. Current journals, from the past two years, are located in library study rooms, arranged alphabetically by title. Older volumes are available for reading in the Circulation Department. Patrons can make photocopies or electronic copies of needed articles using library services.

Electronic Journals:

For access to full-text journals available to VŠB-TUO staff and students, please consult the List of e-resources, sorted by type, under the "E-journals" section.

Theses & Dissertations:

Theses and dissertations produced by VSB – Technical University of Ostrava staff and students are maintained in the library's Circulation Department. They are accessible either on open shelves in the study room or in the library store and may not be borrowed. Records for all theses and dissertations available in the reading room are found in the library's online catalogue: DSpace of VSB-Technical University of Ostrava.

Access policy of theses and dissertations:

• Open access without any restrictions.
• In exceptional cases, some theses may have restricted access, often due to intellectual property protection. These are marked as "closedAccess" or "embargoedAccess."

The library's records of theses are comprehensive, starting from the year 1986, while dissertations have been included since the 1950s.

For more details and a comprehensive list of services offered by the Library, please visit https://knihovna.vsb.cz/en/services/.

University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

VSB - Technická univerzita Ostrava provides on-campus dormitory accommodation options for all international students. For more details, you can visit their housing information page at: https://www.vsb.cz/ubytovani/en/for-students/

Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava sport activities and facilities include:

• There are many outdoor and indoor sports facilities on the campus.
• The facilities include:
• Badminton hall
• Football pitch
• Tennis courts
• Beach volleyball
• Inline skating
• Rowing
• Gym
• Canoeing
• Ice hockey

Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava provides financial aid opportunities, including a Full Degree Scholarship for eligible students who enroll and study in the 1st year of Bc. and MSc. programs.

For more details, please visit: https://www.vsb.cz/en/study/degree-students/full-degree-scholarship/

Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

At VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava, students have the opportunity to participate in exchange programs with numerous partner universities worldwide. This allows them to study abroad while enrolled at VSB-TUO.

Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.

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