Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
University and State Library of Saxony-Anhalt

Branch library

Earth Sciences Branch Library (Ha 19)

The Earth Sciences Branch Library is situated on the Weinberg/Heide-Süd campus, in the immediate vicinity of other research institutions.
The newly refurbished premises offer a wide range of opportunities for learning, active collaboration, research and professional development.

Latest information
Online tutorials

You can download the PowerPoint presentation on the online library introduction for the branch library here.

Please note: The ULB also offers a wide range of Online tutorials on various
Topics you can view at any time.

News & Events

Training programme for the first quarter

  • General, Ha 1 – Ethnology of the Near East, Ha 10 – Franckeplatz, Ha 11 – Law, Ha 150 – University Hospital, Ha 179 – The European Enlightenment / IZEA, Ha 18 – Steintor Campus, Ha 19 – Earth Sciences, Ha 26 – Classical Studies, Ha 27 – Economics, Ha 38 – Music, Ha 4 – Heide-Süd, Ha 6 – Medical Campus, Schools + Advice, Events, Central Library, Branch library

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Programme of events for the 2025/2026 winter term

  • General, Ha 1 – Ethnology of the Near East, Ha 10 – Franckeplatz, Ha 11 – Law, Ha 150 – University Hospital, Ha 179 – The European Enlightenment / IZEA, Ha 18 – Steintor Campus, Ha 19 – Earth Sciences, Ha 26 – Classical Studies, Ha 27 – Economics, Ha 38 – Music, Ha 4 – Heide-Süd, Ha 6 – Medical Campus, Schools + Advice, Events, Central Library, Branch library

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Süddeutsche Zeitung

  • General, Ha 1 – Ethnology of the Near East, Ha 10 – Franckeplatz, Ha 11 – Law, Ha 150 – University Hospital, Ha 179 – The European Enlightenment / IZEA, Ha 18 – Steintor Campus, Ha 19 – Earth Sciences, Ha 26 – Classical Studies, Ha 27 – Economics, Ha 38 – Music, Ha 4 – Heide-Süd, Ha 6 – Medical Campus, Schools + Advice, Central Library, Branch library

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A wide selection of the latest daily newspapers is now available via direct access

  • General, Ha 1 – Ethnology of the Near East, Ha 10 – Franckeplatz, Ha 11 – Law, Ha 150 – University Hospital, Ha 179 – The European Enlightenment / IZEA, Ha 18 – Steintor Campus, Ha 19 – Earth Sciences, Ha 26 – Classical Studies, Ha 27 – Economics, Ha 38 – Music, Ha 4 – Heide-Süd, Ha 6 – Medical Campus, Central Library

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Changes to funding for open access publications

  • General, Ha 1 – Ethnology of the Near East, Ha 10 – Franckeplatz, Ha 11 – Law, Ha 150 – University Hospital, Ha 179 – The European Enlightenment / IZEA, Ha 18 – Steintor Campus, Ha 19 – Earth Sciences, Ha 26 – Classical Studies, Ha 27 – Economics, Ha 38 – Music, Ha 4 – Heide-Süd, Ha 6 – Medical Campus, Central Library, Branch library

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Access to DIN standards

  • General, Ha 1 – Ethnology of the Near East, Ha 10 – Franckeplatz, Ha 11 – Law, Ha 150 – University Hospital, Ha 179 – The European Enlightenment / IZEA, Ha 18 – Steintor Campus, Ha 19 – Earth Sciences, Ha 26 – Classical Studies, Ha 27 – Economics, Ha 38 – Music, Ha 4 – Heide-Süd, Ha 6 – Medical Campus, Central Library

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Library tour for the IfGG Master’s programme (all subjects)

19.10.2026
Library tours,For students

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Library tour for first-year Bachelor’s students in Earth Sciences and Natural Resource Management

20.10.2026
Library tours,First-year course,For students

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Library tour for first-year Geography teacher training students

21.10.2026
Library tours,First-year course,For students

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Contact

Earth Sciences Branch Library (Ha 19)

  • 3 Von-Seckendorff Square
    06120 Halle (Saale)

Postal address:

 

University and State Library of Saxony-Anhalt
Earth Sciences Branch Library (Ha 19)
06098 Halle (Saale)

 

Parking facilities for cars and bicycles are available

Opening hours

Opening hours of the branch library (Ha 19)

  • Mon - Fri 08:00 - 18:00
  • Sat - Sun closed

Premises

Jobs

Here you will find 55 workstations and four computer workstations. There is also a scanner and a ScanTent. A top-up machine or payment terminal is located in the entrance area. You can use the following cards with the top-up machine: EC card, Giro card.

Working in individual or group rooms

Group study rooms are available without booking, subject to availability. There are no individual study rooms.

Accessibility

Access to the building is via a ramp. Some doors are fitted with automatic opening mechanisms. There is a lift, but the mezzanine level in the library is accessible via a flight of stairs. There is an accessible toilet within the institute.

Staff

A list containing the contact details of all Staff At the branch library, you will find here.

 

The Subject specialists are experts in providing information within their respective specialist fields. They are responsible for building up and developing subject-specific collections and provide support with the search for and use of academic information.

Subjects

Physical Geography/Geoecology / Economic and Social Geography / Geospatial Remote Sensing / Spatial and Environmental Planning / Geology / Palaeontology / Mineralogy

Subject Information: Geography/Earth Sciences

Subject-specific resources