Carrels
Cabins for interruption-free work
The cabins (carrels) C.34 and C.25 can be used by anyone in need of a quieter workspace. They can be booked independently up to 7 days in advance for a maximum of 4 hours via the room booking system. The access cards for these carrels are available at the central service desk during opening hours. If you require a longer-term booking, please register your requirements at inklusion@slub-dresden.de. We will then check availability.
Enclosed workspaces for theses and dissertations
There are enclosed carrels in the Central Library that you can use free of charge. They are available for the preparation of academic theses and dissertations. Three of these carrels are double workstations and two are barrier-free.
Under what conditions can you use a carrel?
Please provide written confirmation from your university lecturer that you are writing a final paper. You will need to present this when you collect your carrel access card.
How do I apply for a carrel?
You can apply for a carrel online. Carrels are assigned by lottery, and the winners are notified by e-mail. Users must agree to the conditions defined in the SLUB Procedure for Allocating Carrels. After receiving an e-mail notifying you of your carrel assignment, you can pick up your carrel key card at the circulation desk.
Overview of the 2026 raffles
1st quarter 2026
- Registration period 01.12.2025 – 12.12.2025
- Issue 05.01.2026 – 16.01.2026
- Loan period 25.03.2026
2nd quarter 2026
- Registration period 02.03.2026 – 13.03.2026
- Issue 01.04.2026 – 07.04.2026
- Loan period 24.06.2026
3rd quarter 2026
- Registration period 01.06.2026 – 12.06.2026
- Issue 01.07.2026 – 04.07.2026
- Loan period 23.09.2026
4th quarter 2026
- Registration period 31.08.2026 – 11.09.2026
- Issue 01.10.2026 – 05.10 2026
- Loan period 18.12.2026