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    • The Central Library is available only for readers who are vaccinated against Covid-19, the number of visitors is limited to 150 people at a time, in accordance with the followings:

    • for Semmelweis University citizens: non-stop
    • for outsiders: on workdays 08:00 – 20:00

    Loaning and returning of books are only available during service hours.

    Monday: 9 AM-4 PM
    Tuesday: 9 AM-6 PM (between 4PM- and 6PM photocopy, poster printing services are not available)
    Wednesday: 9 AM-4 PM
    Thursday:9 AM-4 PM
    Friday:9 AM-2 PM

    Upon entry, you are required to present personal identification or student ID, and proof of vaccination against COVID-19. The library can only be used, whether the current safety regulations are being followed. All visitors must wear a facemask during their stay in the library facilities.

    Documentation required for your entry:

    In the case of Semmelweis University students with proof of vaccination against COVID-19, also one item from the list below:

    • valid Semmelweis University student ID or,
    • valid proof of legal relationship with Semmelweis University, with photo ID, passport or drivers license or,
    • present via Neptun system (you are required to log in to Neptun and prove that your registration for the semester is live) with a valid photo ID, passport, or driver's license

    In the case of Semmelweis University employees:

    • proof of vaccination against COVID-19
    • valid employer ID and photo ID, passport, or driver's license
    • Semmelweis University photo ID

    In the case of outsiders:

    • proof of vaccination against COVID-19
    • valid photo ID

    During the COVID-19 pandemic a seat reservation card system is in effect:

    Each Semmelweis University citizen receives a pair of pink cards, outsiders receives a pair of red cards (two cards with the same number, one is smaller than the other). Upon entering and leaving, visitors must present one of their cards, with a photo ID.

    Regulations in effect in the areas of the Library*:

    • You can not visit the library while experiencing flu-like symptoms.
    • Face masks must be worn in the areas of the Library.
    • The library users' numbers are restricted in the reading rooms, in order to keep the minimum safe distance, in accordance to this furnitures must remain in their original places.
    • The consumption of food and beverages is not allowed, except in the designated areas. (E.g.: first-floor common area „kitchen corner”, or the outdoor garden area)
    • the consumption of alcoholic beverages is forbidden.
    • It is forbidden to visit the library under the effects of alcohol or other mind-altering agents.
    • The airconditioning unit's controllers can only be used by the porters or the staff of the library.
    • Smoking is forbidden in the entire area of the library!

    In accordance with the Universities energy efficiency principles, based on visitor numbers after 10 PM, only the ground floor reading rooms and the first-floor computer room is available.

    Basic Medical Science Center Central Library

    • 1094 Budapest, Tűzoltó street 37-47., phone: (1) 459-1500/60008
    • Can only be used by Semmelweis University Students or Staff with valid proof of legal relationship.
    • Semmelweis University Students or Staff, can visit the library every day of the week (even on bank holidays) non-stop.


    New readers registration, loaning, and photocopy service hours:

    Monday-Friday: 8 AM-8 PM

    *Regulations in effect in the areas of the Library apply to Basic Medical Science Center Library as well.