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Semester shelves at AU Library

The semester shelves

In order to give students access to the material you have selected for the syllabus, AU Library offers a semester shelf service. 

This is where we gather all the books that form part of the syllabus so that there is always a copy available to the students. As a rule we also buy one or more copies of the books for lending purposes.

AU Library, Bartholins Allé

Facts about the semester shelf

The semester shelf is a collection of books that are listed as recommended primary literature for students.

Based on the teaching plans, we collect/purchase books and place one copy on the semester shelf.

We do not place the following types of literature on the semester shelf:

  • secondary literature
  • literature reprinted in course compendiums
  • journals (articles, etc.)
  • online literature (web documents, e‑books, etc.)

The material is intended for copying at the library and cannot be borrowed. 

Students can access the semester shelf around the clock, as the library is open to students and staff with key cards/student IDs outside regular opening hours.

Physical Location

You will find the semester shelves in the library, on Level 1 near the Information Desk:

Would you like other titles added to the semester shelf?

If you would like additional titles on the semester shelf, please contact one of your liaison librarians.

AU Library, Birk Centerpark

Facts about the semester shelf

The library creates semester shelves for the material that will be used in lectures.

The material is intended for copying or scanning in the library and cannot be borrowed. 

Physical location 

The semester shelf can be found in the library. Students can use the semester shelf around the clock, as the library is open to students and staff with key card/student ID outside opening hours.

AU Library, Emdrup

Facts about the semester shelves

The semester shelf is a collection of books that comprise the recommended primary literature for the Master's degree programs at DPU.

On the basis of the teaching plans we collect/purchase books and make copies available at the libraries in Copenhagen and Aarhus.  

The following literature is not placed on the semester shelf:

  • secondary literature
  • literature that is reprinted in a compendium
  • journals (articles, etc.)
  • online literature (web documents, e-books, etc.)

The books on the semester shelf are for use in the library only.

Physical location 

The semester shelf in Copenhagen is physically located at AU Library, Emdrup.

The semester shelf for DPU in Aarhus is physically located at AU Library, Nobelparken

DPU students can use the semester shelf (in Copenhagen) around the clock, as the library is open to students and staff with key card/student ID outside opening hours

AU Library, Kasernen

Facts about the semester shelf

The semester shelf is a collection of books comprising the recommended primary literature for a course.

On the basis of the teaching plans we collect/purchase books and make copies available at the library. 

The following literature is not placed on the semester shelf:

  • secondary literature
  • literature that is reprinted in a compendium
  • journals (articles, etc.)
  • online literature (web documents, e-books, etc.)

Physical location 

The semester shelf is located in the print room at AU Library, Kasernen

Students can use the semester shelf around the clock, as the library is open to students and staff with key card/student ID outside opening hours.

AU Library, Katrinebjerg

Facts about the semester shelf

The semester shelf is a collection of books comprising the recommended primary literature for a course.

On the basis of the teaching plans we collect/purchase books and make copies available at the library.

The following literature is not placed on the semester shelf:

  • secondary literature
  • literature that is reprinted in a compendium
  • journals (articles, etc.)
  • online literature (web documents, e-books, etc.)

Physical location 

The semester shelf is located in the library.

Students can use the semester shelf around the clock, as the library is open to students and staff with key card/student ID outside opening hours.

AU Library, Moesgaard

Facts about the semester shelf

The semester shelf is a collection of books comprising the recommended primary literature for a course.

The following literature is not placed on the semester shelf:

  • secondary literature
  • literature that is reprinted in a compendium
  • journals (articles, etc.)
  • online literature (web documents, e-books, etc.)

Physical location 

The semester shelf is located in room 4231. 

Students can use the semester shelf around the clock, as the library is open to students and staff with key card/student ID outside opening hours.

AU Library, Nobelparken

Facts about the semester shelf

The semester shelf is a collection of books comprising the recommended primary literature for a course.

On the basis of the teaching plans we collect/purchase books and make a copy available at the library.

The following literature is not placed on the semester shelf:

  • secondary literature
  • literature that is reprinted in a compendium
  • journals (articles, etc.)
  • online literature (web documents, e-books, etc.)

Physical location 

The semester shelf is located on the lower floor of the library. 

Students can use the semester shelf around the clock, as the library is open to students and staff with key card/student ID outside opening hours.

How to request a semester shelf

Lecturers from Arts Aarhus can contact AU Library, Nobelparken.

AU Library, Health

Facts about the semester shelf

The library does not maintain semester shelves, but we do purchase copies of the syllabus literature and make them available in the library's textbook collection. 

The material is intended for copying at the library and cannot be loaned out.

Physical location

  • The Public Health textbooks are marked with a yellow ribbon. 
    The collection consists of a selection of the key titles from the syllabus. 
    The books can only be used in the library. Most titles can also be found in the loan collection.
  • Medicine textbooks are marked with red or green ribbons. 
    The collection consists of two sets of the literature on the syllabus for Medicine. 
    The books can only be used in the library. All titles are also available in the loan collection.
  • Odontology textbooks are marked with a blue ribbon. 
    The collection consists of two sets of the literature on the reading lists. 
    The books can only be used in the library. All titles are also available in the loan collection.
  • The Dental Hygiene textbooks are marked with a blue ribbon. 
    The collection consists of literature on the reading lists. 
    The books can only be used in the library. All titles are also available in the loan collection.

Need help?

If you have any questions feel free to contact the library.

Of course, you are also welcome to contact your local AU Library.