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Important information for 📅 Thursday, 5th November 2026

Due to an internal training session, the following facilities will be closed all day on this date:
•    Social Work, Dieburg and Design Libraries
•  …

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Reorganisation of the collection at the Central Library from 1rst September 2026

From 1rst September 2026, the integration of the Social Work Library into the Central Library will result in a reorganisation of the collection.…

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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