Access & Privileges

These policies apply to the National Library of Technology (NTK) and to members of the University of Chemistry and Technology community (ChemTK).

The Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU) Central Library, situated on the 5th floor, has separate access requirements and borrowing policies; please consult them at the appropriate information desk (second floor) to learn more.

Before registering, you can use the Access & Privileges Tool to find out your patron category and its specific privileges that you would have.

Please note we retain the right to revoke access privileges for users of any category; be sure to follow the library rules.

Questions? Please contact us or ask our staff.

Patron Categories (Group)

The following are the most common categories for our English-speaking users:

ChemTK/UCT Prague Community (Students, PhDs, Faculty & Staff)

Registration is free for you.

You can search both NTK and ChemTK materials using our catalog. You can also use the ChemTK website.

You can access all NTK and ChemTK eResources at home using UCT Prague VPN Client.

Non-Czech Citizens

The following doesn't apply if you are a UCT Prague student or employee.

If you don't have a temporary or permanent residence in the Czech Republic, you may not be able to:

• Check out materials for home use.
• Access eResources from home.
• Reserve individual study carrels or team rooms.

However, if you're registered, you can still:

• Access all eResources in the library from our computers or your own laptop using our WiFi.
• Use print/scan/copy machines.
• Enter the After Hours Study Room.