Can external visiting scholars borrow books without proof of residence in Berlin or Brandenburg?
Yes. According to §3 paragraph 6 of the FU Berlin Library Regulations, visiting scholars affiliated with Freie Universität Berlin may be granted borrowing rights even without a registered residence in Berlin or Brandenburg, provided they have a scientific interest in using the library.
Other eligible user groups without residence requirement include:
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Academic cooperation partners
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FU Berlin scholarship holders
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Guest students (Gasthörende)