About the library
The Library and Information Services 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. Our collection is focused on the needs of the two institutions, but it is open to anyone who is interested in it.
BIS for Earth System Sciences is a member of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Meereskundlicher Bibliotheken (AMB) and the Arbeitskreis der Geo- und Umweltbibliotheken (Geoum)
The terms of use (PDF, German) apply in the library.
You can find more tips and information on how to use and navigate the library in our
Library-Signpost (PDF)
Skills training/exercises
Here you can find some exercises that help you explore our library and the catalog and possibilities of the library system of the University of Hamburg (UHH) on your own.
Please note that the exercises are tailored to members of the University of Hamburg. A valid library card and a membership of UHH are required to answer some of the questions.
exercises (PDF)
solutions (PDF)
Available media
Our collection consists of print and e-media with a focus in meteorology, climatology, oceanography, geophysics, biogeochemistry, marine ecosystems, fishery sciences, geology and earth system and environmental sciences.
Furthermore you have access to many databases and via the Elektronische Zeitenschriftenbibliothek (EZB) you can access a great number of electronic journals.
We are always happy to answer any individual questions.
Array of the collection
- The textbooks are sorted into subject groups and can be found in sections C and D.
- Journals and series are arranged alphabetically by title in sections A and B.
- In section E you can find bachelor, master and diploma theses as well as dissertations.
You can find a list of our subject groups and a detailed floor plan in the documents below:
- Classification (PDF)
- Floor plan (PDF)
