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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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Dieburg Library Summer Break

Dear visitors,

our library will be closed for the summer break from 24th August 2026 up to and including 11th September 2026. The library will remain…

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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