KUBI - KUFSTEIN LIBRARY FOR SCIENCE & LEISURE

The kubi - Kufstein Library for Science & Leisure was created in 2018 from the merger of the FH Kufstein Tirol Library and the Kufstein Public Library. It is run by the FH Kufstein Tirol and offers support for scientific research, teaching and studies as well as for general education, information and leisure. The kubi is an organizational unit of the FH Kufstein Tirol Bildungs GmbH.

The library is open to all interested persons, regardless of their affiliation with the Kufstein University of Applied Sciences or their place of residence.

• For external users: A library account can be applied for directly at the circulation desk during opening hours.
• For students of the FH Kufstein Tirol: The student ID card is also the library card.
• For students of the ISK:The edu-Card is also the library card.

• For external users with a valid Kufsteincard: The use of the library is included in the Kufsteincard, there are no additional costs.
• For external users without a Kufsteincard: There is an annual fee of EUR 20,- (reduced rate of EUR 10,- for senior citizens, students of others universities and people with disabilities).
• For students of the FH and pupils of the ISK: Use of the library is free of charge.

There are specialist books and scientific journals, as well as novels, non-fiction, children's and youth books, games, audio books and DVDs available. 
In principle, all books with a blue and white shelfmark can be borrowed.
All newspapers and some periodicals (academic journals and current issues) are also not available for loan. 

Up to 15 items (books, magazines, audio books, DVDs and games) can be borrowed at the same time. The loan period is three weeks. Renewals are possible up to three times for another three weeks, unless the title is already reserved.

Media that are not returned or renewed on time will be subject to a reminder fee of EUR 1,- per item in the first week and an additional fee of EUR 5,- per item from the second week onwards. There is no legal entitlement to a reminder to return books on time.

You can reserve books online. To do this, log in to your library account. Click on the "Hold" button in the library's search engine to select a book to hold. As soon as the requested book is returned to the library, you will automatically receive an e-mail notification.

The page of the direct login area can be saved in your favorites.

Otherwise, click on “Login” in the top right-hand corner to log in via the library search engine or use the link on the kubi website under “Library account & renewal”.

• Access data for kubi users: 
  E-mail address (entered during registration) and default password
• Access data for students of the FH Kufstein Tirol:
  Login data of the FH Kufstein(Matrikelnummer@fh-kufstein.ac.at anddefault password) 

Each search result for a print book displays a signature (= code on the spine) and the location. There are differences depending on the location. The printed books are arranged systematically.

Location Building A 1:

• Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Literature, and Biographies
  The signatures indicate the respective sections. DR stands for fiction, DR.J for juvenile fiction, B for biographies and J for a book in the children's section.  
  Within these sections, the books are sorted by genre and then alphabetically by author.  

Location Building B 1:  

• Science and nonfiction section
  The shelves in the science section are systematically arranged from A-Z.  
  
  Example: Call number found "QQ 000 C229". The letters indicate the subject, "Q" stands for "Economics", "QQ" is the subcategory "Specific Economics", the number "000" is a further subcategory, "General". The following combination of letters and numbers "C229" is a code for the name of the author.   
  Additional information: The number of copies is shown in the signature within round brackets, and a minus sign and a number indicate the volume.  
  The nonfiction shelves are organized by subject. 
• DVDs, audio books and games
  DVDs begin with the signature TT and are arranged alphabetically by genre and title. Children's DVDs have the call number TT.J.  
  All audio books have the initials TD or children's audio books TD.J and are sorted alphabetically by genre and author. The audio book characters (Tonis) are sorted numerically. 
  The children's games are sorted by age group, all others by genre. 

Onleihe Tirol (Onleihe Tirol) is a digital portal of the Tyrolean libraries and enables the borrowing of various eBooks, eAudios and ePapers. These include children's and young adults' literature, fiction and non-fiction and can be downloaded either directly in the browser or in the app on a smartphone or tablet as well as on an e-book reader and read for the duration of the loan period. It is available free of charge to all registered readers.

Activation: kubi users with a valid library account can request a free Onleihe account by email, phone or in person. Within 48 hours the Onleihe account will be activated on www.onleihe.com/tirol and the borrowing can begin. The maximum loan period is three weeks. The items are then automatically returned. If a book is not available because it has already been checked out, it can be reserved. The user will be notified by e-mail as soon as the book is available again.

Instructions for download.

For children

• Death and grief
  The selected media deal with the topics of death and grief in a sensitive and child-friendly way. The books show in a comforting and gentle way what happens when loved ones pass away. (A place for my sadness by Anne Booth, Never again Grandma Lina Day by Hermien Stellmacher, ...)
• MINT
  The selected media deal with the topics of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology. Entertaining and exciting books to join in and experiment with can be found in the MINT box. (Meine Wissens-Wunderkiste Naturwissenschaft by Katie Daynes, Die Kinder-Uni Wissens-Box : abridged reading with music, ...)
• Clock and time
  Children can learn the time in a playful and varied way with the selected media. Embedded in everyday stories, occasions are created to talk about time. (My wipe-and-go book: What time is it? with erasable pen by Jessica Greenwell, What time is it? by Daniela Kulot, ...)
• Family
  A wide variety of family relationships and constellations are taught to children using the media in this box. Topics such as “becoming a brother or sister”, “patchwork” or “rainbow families” can also be explained in a child-friendly way. (All this is family by Michael Engler, Leonie gets a sibling by Sandra Grimm, ...)
• People and the body
  With the selected media, children get to know the human body better. They deal with body structure, blood circulation and various bodily functions. Also included in the box is the book “My body belongs to me!” by Pro Familia, which gives children the self-confidence to say “no” to unpleasant touches and to set boundaries. (My body belongs to me! Protection from abuse by Dagmar Geisler, You and I are the same and different by Mary Hoffman, ...)
• Dinosaurs
  The past world of dinosaurs fascinates many children. Exciting and informative books with interactive elements can be found in this media box. (Did dinosaurs have ears? by Katie Daynes, Tony T-Rex and his family by Michael Benton, ...)
• Vacation and vacations
  The box contains various stories about vacations and vacations. It also contains exciting ideas and suggestions for things to do during the vacations. The box also contains a great music tone. (Mister Oscar goes on vacation by Jim Field, 52 great ideas for the vacations, ...)
• Environment and nature
  This box contains children's non-fiction books that teach our youngest children about protecting our environment and nature, as well as suitable stories with popular children's book heroes and songs to sing along to. (Stories for children who want to save the world by Carola Benedetto, Conni takes care of the environment by Liane Schneider, ...)
• Starting school
  With the media in this box, children can prepare for the start of school in a playful way. The books contain everything about the first day at school as well as the first pattern, number and letter exercises. This box also contains great craft instructions to get children in the mood for the start of school. (Emmi & Einschwein - Lesen macht lustig by Anna Böhm, Wir kommen in die Schule by Brigitte Gottschalk, ...)
• Animals and insects
  Farm animals, spiders and beetles and many other creatures are introduced to the children here. Various stories as well as non-fiction books are included in the box and show the different habitats and tracks of the animals. The appropriate treatment of animals and animal rights are also addressed in some of the books. (The fabulous world of beetles by Lena Zeise, Animals have rights by Ola Woldańska-Płocińska, ...)
• Learning German for children
  This box is aimed at children who are learning German as a second language. It contains learning picture cards, rhyming books to make vocabulary easier to remember, media for learning letters and reading books. Also included is a book about Tyrolean regional studies told in a child-friendly way. (Learn German more easily with music by Wolfgang Hering, Kikus Sprachförderung Deutsch by Hueber, ...)
• Courage boxes
  The Courage Boxes are an innovative violence prevention tool that has been specially developed for kindergarten children and teachers. It contains a variety of materials that playfully promote awareness of violence and its prevention. In addition, the box offers specialist literature for staff to train them in dealing with the topic and help them to recognize signs of violence in children and react appropriately.

For adults

• German as a foreign language 1+2
  Books in easy language with audio accompaniment (A1, A2), copy templates for learning games as well as non-fiction books on the subject of regional studies and orientation in Tyrol can be found in the two boxes aimed at German learners or course groups. (20000 leagues under the sea in easy language, instruction manual for Tyrol by Bernd Schuchter, ...)
• Kufstein
  City and hiking guides, the Kufstein edition on the social and development history of the city are included in this box. (It can be supplemented with the Kufstein Monopoly). It is aimed at learners of German but also at Kufstein residents who want to find out more about their town. (City guide Kufstein with many tips and hints by Julia Zimmermann, Society, politics and the limits of memory Kufstein 1950-2000 by Nikolaus Hagen, ...)

E-book reader

PocketBook Touch Lux 5 e-book readers can be borrowed from us at kubi for up to 3 weeks.

Convenient and compact, the e-book reader is the perfect companion for on the go. Onleihe Tirol, our lending portal for e-books, is already pre-installed on the devices.Our staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have. The team at kubi - Kufstein Library for Science & Leisure also offers individual training sessions.

Please contact us by email (info@kubi.tirol) or phone (+43 5372 71819 700) to arrange an appointment.