Individual Carrels

In case of problems, questions, or suggestions, please contact the librarians at the Information Desk on Floor 1 or 2 (during the Patron services hours), or let us know at info@techlib.cz.
If you cannot open the reserved carrel, please call 232 002 981, or contact the librarians.

An individual carrel is ideal for concentrated study. Carrels are located on Floor 6.

 

Conditions of the Rental

The service is available during winter and summer semester (September 15 – June 30) to registered NTK Patrons who are:

  • Students, Ph.D. students, professors, scientific and research staff of universities or disabled of partner institutions (UCT, CTU, CZU) + have valid ISIC/student card registered at the NTK system.

The service during the summer season from July 1 to September 14 is also widened to:

  • Students, Ph.D. students, professors, scientific and research staff of non partner institutions and other public from EU or patrons outside the EU with documented residence in the Czech Republic

Only certain patron groups  can use the service, depending on the period for which the rental is created (winter semester, summer semester or summer period). If you don't know your group, check it after the login to your NTK User Account at the Main account page or contact the librarians at the Information Desk on Floor 1 or 2 (during the Patron services hours). 

Upon request, users of individual carrels for disabled patrons (no. 7 and no. 21) need to show proof of disability to the staff (e.g., Czech social security disability document, proof of disability, a disability Insurance card, or a medical report) while using the carrel.

Valid registration for the entire rental period and sufficient credit on your NTK Financial account are required as a condition for creating a rental.

Length, Price of the Rental, and Patron Groups

The minimal rental period of Individual Carrels is 1 day, during the winter, summer semester and summer period (even repeatedly), depending on the Patron Group.

Period from September 15 – June 30 (winter and summer semester)

Eligible Patron Groups NTK User Group Rental Period
(during the self-service hours for the whole NTK)
No. of Available Individual Carrels  Price
University students (undergr., graduate) - partner institutions
(UCT, CTU, CZU)*
BC, BV, EC, GC

Day - limited number of reservations**

1–27

50 CZK/per day

Ph.D. students, Professors, scientific and research staff of partner institutions (UCT, CTU, CZU, IOCB)*  AC, AU, AV Day 1–27 50 CZK/per day
Patrons with disabilities all the above-mentioned groups***

Day

7

21

50 CZK/per day

*Partner institutions: UCT, CTU, CZU, IOCB (signed the Cooperation Contract with NTK)
**During the period of winter (September 15 – February 7) or summer semester (February 8 – June 30) university students (undergraduate, graduate) of partner institutions can reserve up to 49 future days at once.
***Patrons with disabilities need to provide the relevant documentation (e.g. Czech social security disability document, proof of disability, a disability Insurance card, or a medical report) while using the carrel

Period from July 1 – September 14 (summer period)

Eligible Patron
Groups
NTK User Group Minimum Rental Period
(during the self-service hours for the whole NTK)
No. of Available Individual Carrels Price
University students (undergr., graduate) of partner institutions
(UCT, CTU, CZU)*
BC, BV, EC, GC

Day - limited number of reservations**

1–27

50 CZK/per day

Ph.D. students, Professors, scientific and research staff of partner institutions (UCT, CTU, CZU, IOCB)* AC, AU, AV Day 1–27 50 CZK/per day
Students, Ph.D. students, scientific and research staff of other universities and institutions (from EU, outside EU with documented residence in the Czech Republic) B, E, A

Day

1–27

50 CZK/per day

Other public (from EU, outside EU with documented residence in the Czech Republic) H, K

Day

1–27

130 CZK/per day

Patrons with disabilities all the above-mentioned groups**

Day

7

21

50/130 CZK/per day

*Partner institutions: UCT, CTU, CZU, IOCB (signed the Cooperation Contract with NTK)
** Patrons with disabilities need to provide the relevant documentation (e.g. Czech social security disability document, proof of disability, a disability Insurance card, or a medical report) while using the carrel

  • In case of reservations created for several consecutive days (within one order), it is possible to edit/cancel reservations for selected days.
  • Payments are deducted from the user´s NTK Financial account.

How to Rent the Carrel 

Rentals can be made through the online Reservation system (see How to Reserve the Carrel) or with the assistance of librarians at the Information Desk on Floor 1 or 2 (during the Patron services hours). To rent the carrel you need to fit in one of the eligible User groups, have a valid NTK registration for the time of the rental, and a sufficient deposit on your NTK Financial account

In case of rental of an individual carrel for Patrons with disabilities (no.7 and 21), the Patron needs to be able to present (upon request, while using the carrel) a document proving his/her disability (e.g. Czech social security disability document, proof of disability, a disability Insurance card, or a medical report).

Cancelation of the Reservation

Reservations can be canceled (and fully refunded) at least 24 hours before the start of the rental period. Cancellations (and refunds) less than 24 hours before the beginning of the rental period are not possible.

The reservation can be canceled online, in person at the Information desks on Floor 1 or 2 during the Patron services hours, or via email to info@techlib.cz (always mention your user ID and reservation number). 

 

General Rules for the Use of Individual Carrels 

  • Carrels can be used during the self-service opening hours, which can be changed during the year, see opening hours. 

    • Only the person who made the rental can access the room using his/her library card. The Patron (carrel tenant) may not permit the entry of unauthorized persons and takes responsibility for his/her guests.

    • Patrons must check the carrel before accepting it and report any identified damage, otherwise they will be responsible for, and will fully compensate, all damage caused.
    • It is forbidden to take out, bring in or move furnishings, equipment, chairs etc. and manipulate the furnishings of the carrel in any other manner. The number of study places is limited by the capacity of the relevant carrel. 

    • Loud activities (e.g. phone calls) are not allowed in the carrels. 

    • For the duration of the rental period, the Patron may study and keep in the Study Room personal things and documents properly borrowed using their Patron Account. The Patron must return documents from the Open Stacks intended for on-site study to the designated place at the end of the opening hours on the relevant day.  

    • At the end of the rental, the Patron is obliged to leave the carrel cleaned and not damaged. Only in the case of rental for several consecutive days is it not necessary to clean the carrel at the end of every day, but only on the last day of rental.
      Personal belongings (clothes, electronics, bags) left in the carrel after the end of the rental will be stored at the NTK reception desk (1st floor, entrance NTK3), books returned (even non-NTK books), and other items (papers, food, etc.) will be thrown away.  

    •  Carrel tenants may invite a guest into their rented carrel. The carrel tenant is fully responsible for the guest and for any damage, they cause.

    •  It is forbidden to keep any type of food, anything perishable or alive, dangerous objects, and any chemicals in the carrel.  

    • Carrels are cleaned on daily basis in the security presence at night.  

    • Detailed conditions for the use of carrels are specified in the Library Regulations (Appendix X) and in the House Rules.
     
    Editor: Vojtěch Turek Last modified: 1.9. 2025 05:09