The Library and Information Service for Earth System Sciences
... is a joint service of the Max-Planck-Institute for Meteorology (MPI M) and the Center for Earth System Research and Sustainability (CEN) at the University of Hamburg.
The main focus of our collection lies on the subjects meteorology, climatology, oceanography, marine ecosystems, geophysics, biogeochemistry, fishery sciences, geology and earth and environmental sciences. The library is open to students of the University of Hamburg, staff of the involved institutes and anyone interested in our collection.
Bundesstr. 53 (Ground Floor)
D-20146 Hamburg
Tel.: ++49 40 42838-5076
E-Mail: bis.erdsystem@mpimet.mpg.de
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Visiting and using the library
During the opening hours, all media can be used on site without registration.
It is also possible to borrow almost all of our media. To do so, you need to register with us on site. Please note that the library card of the Hamburg State and University library (SUB) cannot be used in our library at present. You can find more information on borrowing our media here.
