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Easter 2026 Closure Dates

Our libraries, the Learning Centre and the Information Point will be closed from 3rd April 2026 to 6th April 2026.

The Design Library will be closed…

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Dieburg Library: Changed opening hours from 17th March 2026 until further notice

From now on, Dieburg Library closes at 4.00 pm from Monday to Thursday and at 1.00 pm on Fridays.

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Changed opening hours learning centre C23

The learning centre in C23 has new opening hours:

Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:30

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Remote access to digital library content for students

VPN access for students is now available for remote access to the library's digital services that are not accessible via Shibboleth. You can find…

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Individual and group workstations in the central library can now be booked

The individual study rooms & group study rooms in the Central Library are now reserved via the "anny" booking system!

All other study and work spaces…

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such_da - The search portal of the h_da library

Activate Campuscard / apply for a reading card

Before your first visit and first loan in the library, you must have your Campuscard activated as a library card. To do this, please complete the library registration web form in full and present the required documents (valid identity card or residence permit or EU identity card/passport in conjunction with a current registration certificate or tenancy agreement and the Campuscard) at the circulation desk when you visit the library. Borrowing media is only possible with an activated library card.

Use e-media regardless of location

You can also use the majority of our licensed e-media (e-journals, e-books, databases) from home via remote access.

Consulting and training

Do you need support with research, citation, working with reference management programs or publishing? Then please arrange an individual appointment (online or in person) by e-mail to: schulung.bib@h-da.de

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