technical university of liberec - Technická univerzita v Liberci

2. a scale of grades from 1 to 4 (1 - excellent = „výborně“,1,5 -excellent minus = ”výborně minus”, 2 - very good = „velmidobře“, 2,5 - very good minus= “velmi dobře minus”, 3 - good= „dobře“, 4 - failed/unsatisfactory = „neprospěl“)Communication ServiceIn 1993, the LIANE (LIberec Academical NEtwork) was launchedto provide communication services within the University,all over the Czech Republic and throughout the world. Thenetwork is connected through CESNET and INTERNET. It ensuresthe connection of all computers in University campuses,administration buildings and Halls of Residence and is widelyused both by University employees and students.For more information see http://www.tul.cz/lianeLibrary: /knihovna.tul.cz/en/The Library of the Technical University of Liberec was establishedin 1953, at the foundation of the College of MechanicalEngineering. An extensive renovation took place in the years2004 and 2005. Modern air-conditioned rooms with access fordisabled persons were created. The library includes a lecturehall used for conferences, seminars, meetings of scientific andacademic councils and for expositions as well.Displayed sources are available. There are books in English,German and French language within separate sections.Dictionaries and other reference books are at disposition as well.Students also dispose of modern study rooms, magazines andgraduation theses study rooms.A simple library resources search system allows the use of PC andon-line catalogues. Also, the Library web page displays accessto allocated databases, UKN fund search and, at the same time,presents the latest additions to the library resource fund.A specific part of the library is the independently locatedArchitectural Library, with its own collection of historicalpublications. And a new fund is being built up to serve the newlyfounded Institute of Health Care Studies.AccommodationThe Technical University in Liberec disposes of an accommodationcapacity of more than 3 500 beds, available in the University Hallsof Residence in Harcov and Vesec town districts. Most of thestudents live in Harcov Residence Halls, in units of two to threedouble-rooms with shared conveniences in each unit. In VesecResidence Hall, there are rooms with three to eight beds sharingconveniences on each floor.Students appreciate, among others, high-speed internetconnection in each room that is included in accommodationcost. They like the possibility of free parking in the residencepremises and the proximity of the University Sports Centre.In the residence areas, there are refectories and several universityclubs. Many sports and cultural leisure activities are available inthe neighbourhood of Harcov, as the cultural hall Lidové Sady,the Zoo, and the botanical garden. Another advantage is a goodtransport connection to the centre of Liberec, where it is possible,for example, to attend performances at the permanent stage ofF.X.Šalda Theatre or to visit the Municipal Library of Liberec.Halls of ResidenceBoardingThe Technical University of Liberec provides within its premisesquality boarding to its students and employees. At the presentthe university disposes of four caterings establishments.In the year 2000, the Refectories of TUL underwent totalrenovation enabling to produce and distribute food using aprogressive and new cool-off technology in accordance with thehygienic public notice of the Health Ministry.Meals are ordered through internet or directly in the cateringfacility. Every day menu offers the choice between five differentmeals, including one without meat. In the evening and atweekends, the choice is between two meals. The cost of ameal includes a soup, the main dish and tea. At lunch, there isan additional choice of salads and complementing selling ofdesserts, sandwiches and beverage.48