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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.

Request a semester shelf

See where there are semester shelves and how you can get material added to them.

AU Library, Bartholins Allé

Facts about the semester shelf

The semester shelf is a collection of books that comprise 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.)

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

Physical location 

The semester shelf at AU Library, Bartholins Allé is located by the information desk on the 1st floor.

Students can use the semester shelf around the clock, if they have 24/7 access.

If you want additional titles on a semester shelf.

If you want other titles on a semester shelf, you can contact one of your liaison librarians.

AU Library, Emdrup and Trøjborg

Facts about the semester shelf

The semester shelf is a collection of books that comprise the recommended primary literature in the teaching plans for Master's programs at IUP/DPU. 

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.)

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

Physical location 

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

IUP/DPU students can use the semester shelf in Copenhagen around the clock, as it is placed in the 24/7 section of the library.

The semester shelf in Aarhus is physically located at IUP/DPU, Niels Juels Gade 84, 8200 Aarhus.
IUP/DPU students can use the semester shelf in Aarhus during the Secretariat's opening hours (in Danish).

How to request a semester shelf

Send a copy of the literature list/teaching plan to Jens Jan Andersen - and he will add the material to the semester shelf.

AU Library, Fuglesangs Allé

Facts about the semester shelf

At Fuglesangs Allé, we do not normally have semester shelves, as we purchase a copy of all literature on the syllabus and make it available in the library’s reading room, as well as making one or more copies available for lending.

In this way there will always be at least one copy available from which the students can make copies for their own use.

Physical location 

The semester literature can be found in the reading room, shelved according to the book's topic.

The classification can be found by searching for the book’s title and/or author on library.au.dk.

Students can use the literature in the reading room around the clock, if they have 24/7 access.    

How to request a semester shelf

If we are unable to purchase the literature for inclusion in the reading room, we can provide a semester shelf, please contact AU Library, Fuglesangs Allé.

AU Library, Kasernen

Facts about the semester shelf

The semester shelf is a collection of books that comprise 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.)

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

Physical location 

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

Students can use the semester shelf around the clock, if they have 24/7 access. 

How to request a semester shelf

Contact AU Library, Kasernen to get material added to a semester shelf.

AU Library, Katrinebjerg

Facts about the semester shelf

The semester shelf is a collection of books that comprise 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.)

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

Physical location 

The semester shelf is located at the library.

Students can use the semester shelf around the clock, if they have 24/7 access. 

How to request a semester shelf

Contact AU Library, Katrinebjerg to get material added to a semester shelf.

AU Library, Nobel Park

Facts about the semester shelf

The semester shelf is a collection of books that comprise 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.)

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

Physical location 

The semester shelf is located in room  1463-119 - opposite the printer room.

Students can use the semester shelf around the clock, if they have 24/7 access. 

How to request a semester shelf

Lecturers from Arts Aarhus should contact AU Library, Nobel Park.

AU Library, Herning

Facts about the semester shelf

The semester shelf is a collection of books that comprise 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 can be found at the library and students can make use of it around the clock, if they have a 24/7 access. 

How we create a semester shelf

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

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 reading 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 loans section.
  • 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 loans section.
  • 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 loans section.
  • 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 loans section.