Scanning services for researchers

The MIZ at Leuphana supports researchers at Leuphana University in scanning entire book chapters, complete journal articles, or sections of books—up to 75%—for their own academic research in accordance with Section 60c, Paragraph 2 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG). The MIZ supports each scanning project with personnel and technical services. The scanning service is intended exclusively for academic staff at Leuphana University Lüneburg.

The service requires initial registration via an informal email to scanservice-registrierung@leuphana.de.

If you are already registered, you can create a scan request here for one of the following:

1. Journal article (entire article)

2. Essay from an anthology (entire essay)

3. Section of up to 75% from a monograph (no anthologies)

The finished scan will then be made available for you to download as a PDF—with OCR text recognition upon request.

For questions about the scanning service, please contact fernleihe@leuphana.de

→ To Scan Service Form

Scanvorgang

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Ein Tablet und ein Buch

Tablet und Buch

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Scannen eines Buches

Scanner

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Questions on scan service:

What is the scanning service?

The scanning service is offered by Leuphana’s MIZ for Leuphana researchers. Scans are performed by library staff on behalf of researchers and within the limits of the law.

Who can order scans?

Scan requests may only be submitted by Leuphana’s academic staff.

What types of scans can be ordered?

Scans of printed materials up to A3 size can be made. The materials to be scanned (journal articles, essays from anthologies, excerpts from monographs) must be available at Leuphana. This may also include books that have been delivered for loan through the interlibrary loan service.

How do I sign up for the scanning service?

Please send an informal email to scanservice-registrierung@leuphana.de requesting registration and including your Leuphana account information.

How much does it cost to have a scan done?

Scanning services are free of charge for researchers at Leuphana University of Lüneburg.

Can I also submit scan requests to you through my student assistents?

Student assistants may also submit scan requests to us on your behalf. Before doing so, student assistants should send an informal email to scanservice-registrierung@leuphana.de, including their Leuphana account information.

Will the scan be searchable?

When placing your order, you have the option to request OCR text recognition.

What copyright regulations apply to the scanning service?

Through its scanning service, the MIZ supports researchers at Leuphana University. Section 60c of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) applies.

How do I get my scan?

We will send you an email with a download link to your scan.

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