Welcome to the TnUAD University Library website! The University Library of Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín (hereinafter referred to as the "University Library" or "UK TnUAD") is an academic library with university-wide scope that serves as a library-information, bibliographic, educational and training workplace providing library-information services.
Information for students >>>
Quick links for students>>>
Find out where the UK TnUAD is located, when it is open, or find the route directly on the map.
Learn more about the vision and goals, the history of the library, read internal documents (e.g. the Statute and Library Rules), or check out the gallery of events. You can also watch a short video that briefly introduces the possibilities and services that the University Library provides, or check out Frequently Asked Questions section.
And finally, to stay informed and updated, follow the News and Notice section.
See the complete list of services provided by UK TnUAD and become our member to fully benefit from them. Please note that some library services are charged in alignment with the current price list.
You can also watch a short video that briefly introduces the possibilities and services of the TnUAD University Library and read information and Frequently Asked Questions about library membership.
If you are interested in the Interlibrary Loan Service or conducting research, please, fill out and submit the required forms.
Resources available in the TnUAD University Library or faculty libraries can be found in the TnUAD Online Catalog or in the list of journals. To search for resources from other libraries, use the External Catalogs page. To borrow a book from some other library in Slovakia, request the Interlibrary Loan Service via the MVS form.
Check out the selection of free e-books in Slovak or Czech, freely available Open Access resources, or use search services and online databases, where you can find a huge amount of quality materials.
To effectively use individual online databases and search tools, check out the instructions and Frequently Asked Questions about electronic resources.
Come and borrow books or magazines from the TnUAD University Library. Library materials can be checked out in alignment with the Library Rules and Loan Terms. The University Library can also arrange loans from other libraries through the Interlibrary Loan Service (MVS).
The loan period of borrowed materials can be extended in alignment with the University Library Rules or the terms and conditions of external libraries. See the instructions for extending the loan period via your user account or contact the library staff.
Also, read the Frequently Asked Questions about loans.
Come to the TnUAD University Library to study. The library offers pleasant and quiet place with Wi-Fi connection and access to TnUAD online databases. Before you come to the library, check the opening hours or announcements to find possible changes in opening hours.
If necessary, ask librarians for help with the search for external sources (in person or by email) or apply for a bibliographic report. The bibliographic report (research) service is charged in alignment with the current price list and must be requested by filling out the corresponding form.
Use the technological equipment and reprographic services (printing, copying and scanning of materials) provided by the TnUAD University Library. Equipment and reprographic services are available to library members only and are charged in alignment with the current price list.
If you have any questions about the University Library and its services, please check out the FAQ page. In case you won’t be able to find the answer to your question there, please, use the online “Ask the Library” form, or contact us by email.