LBS Library — Knowledge for Impact

LBS Library — Knowledge for Impact

LBS Library — Knowledge for Impact

The LBS Library supports your academic journey with an extensive collection of business, economics, law, and cultural literature — plus access to EBSCO Business Source Elite, one of the world's top academic databases with over 1,800 indexed journals. Whether you're preparing for exams, writing your thesis, or conducting advanced research, everything you need is at your fingertips.

The LBS Library supports your academic journey with an extensive collection of business, economics, law, and cultural literature — plus access to EBSCO Business Source Elite, one of the world's top academic databases with over 1,800 indexed journals. Whether you're preparing for exams, writing your thesis, or conducting advanced research, everything you need is at your fingertips.

Student sitting with books and reading, with abstract graphics representing knowledge and ideas
Student sitting with books and reading, with abstract graphics representing knowledge and ideas
Student taking notes and reading at a desk in a library at LBS

About the LBS Library

About the LBS Library

The LBS Library supports student success by offering curated academic resources, research guidance, and a productive study environment. Whether you're preparing for class, conducting market research, or writing your thesis, our library is designed to help you explore knowledge with confidence.

The LBS Library supports student success by offering curated academic resources, research guidance, and a productive study environment. Whether you're preparing for class, conducting market research, or writing your thesis, our library is designed to help you explore knowledge with confidence.

Quiet study spaces

Print & digital resources

Research support

Group & individual study areas

EBSCO Business Source Elite

EBSCO Business Source Elite is our premier online database for business research. It offers full-text access to thousands of academic journals, company reports, industry insights, and case studies — perfect for your coursework, projects, and thesis research.

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Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)

Our OPAC system allows you to search the entire LBS Library collection with ease. Find books, e-books, journals, and materials instantly, and check their availability. Discover the full-text access to nearly 1,000 academic journals.

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Libraries in Vienna
for LBS Students

Vienna is home to world-class libraries. As an LBS student, you can access multiple public and academic libraries to support your research and study needs. Some popular resources include:


Library Terms &
Regulations

Library Terms &
Regulations

Library Terms &
Regulations

To ensure a productive environment for all users, the LBS Library follows specific guidelines:

To ensure a productive environment for all users, the LBS Library follows specific guidelines:

  • Respect quiet study areas
  • Borrowing policies must be followed
  • Digital resources are for academic use only
  • Proper return of materials is required
  • Respect quiet study areas
  • Borrowing policies must be followed
  • Digital resources are for academic use only
  • Proper return of materials is required
  • Respect quiet study areas
  • Borrowing policies must be followed
  • Digital resources are for academic use only
  • Proper return of materials is required

Loans, renewals, and overdue penalties follow the standard LBS policy. Access to EBSCO and other online platforms is governed by licensing agreements. Misuse may result in suspension of privileges.

Close-up view of books lined up on library shelves
Close-up view of books lined up on library shelves

Questions & Answers

01

Who can use the library, and do I need a library card?

The LBS library is available to all staff, faculty, and students of Lauder Business School. Every active student is automatically issued an LBS library card, which is required for borrowing and returning items. Your card remains valid until graduation. If your card is lost or stolen, report it to the Administration Office immediately — you remain responsible for any fines incurred until you do. A replacement card can be issued for a fee of € 10.00.

02

How many items can I borrow, and for how long?

03

What fines apply for late, lost, or damaged items?

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What are the rules for conduct inside the library?

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What happens if I make a mess or trigger a false alarm?

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Are required textbooks available in the library?