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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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HeFDI Data School training courses

The HeFDI Data School is offering another series of training courses this year. Starting on 15 October 2025 and continuing until 3 December 2025,…

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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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Open Access at the h_da

The library has concluded further agreements on open access publishing. Members of the university can now benefit from such agreements with the…

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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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