Library A–Z

Rara refers to books that are difficult to replace or particularly valuable. All books listed in the catalog with the location “Circulation Desk/RARA” can or must be reserved via our online catalog, as the Rara collection is not freely accessible. You’ll find the order button on the right-hand side of the online catalog page when you select a book. 

Please log in with your ID number and library password and order the book you need. You can pick up your ordered books at our service desk the day after tomorrow during service hours. The books may only be used on-site; they cannot be checked out. Due to the age of the books, copying the pages is not permitted. Please use our book scanners on the ground floor for this purpose.

Please note:
You must return the book to the service desk no later than when the circulation desk closes.
You may arrange with us to have the book set aside at the service desk so you can use it again the next day.

The reaLLab (formerly the Elementary School Center) at the Weingarten University of Education offers a wide range of activity-based materials designed to support engaging and holistic instruction in standard elementary school subjects, as well as materials for courses at the PHW. You can borrow these materials and use them in seminars, at school, during training courses, or at other practical training facilities. The facilities are located on the second floor of the Fruchtkasten and are accessible to both prospective and experienced teachers during opening hours. In addition, during opening hours and at joint activities and events, there is an opportunity to exchange experiences and network. 

realLab has many years of experience through various practical projects with schools in the region and also assists with arranging internships, implementation projects, and lesson examples.

You can find printed reference works in the open-stack section of the university library, organized by subject. Electronic reference works are available through DBIS (Database Information System).

Who can become a user of the Weingarten University Library?

Eligibility

• In addition to students and faculty of both universities, residents of the Lake Constance-Upper Swabia region who need specialized literature for educational purposes (school, apprenticeship, retraining), continuing education (vocational or general), or for their professional work may borrow materials from us. To obtain a library card during our service hours, we require a valid ID card.
  Students from both universities may borrow materials using their student ID.
• Minors may borrow materials only with written authorization from a parent or guardian
  .
  Please fill out the form and submit it, along with a copy of a parent’s or guardian’s ID, at the library circulation desk.

How long is membership in the university library valid?

• For students, as long as you are enrolled at the university.
• For staff and faculty members of both universities, it is valid for the duration of their employment.
• External users: indefinitely.

Lost your card?

• Please have your card blocked at the library (call 0751/5018412 or visit in person).
• Replacement cards for external users are subject to a fee: A new card costs €2.50.

Forgot your password?

• When logging in to the library catalog, your password is preset to your ten-digit
  date of birth (e.g., 04/23/2001).
• If you have changed your password since then and forgotten it, please contact us
  (call 0751/501-8412 or visit us in person). We can reset your password
  at our service desk.

See Fees.

If a book or other item you need is currently checked out, you can place a hold on it. This will reserve it for you, and you’ll receive an email notification as soon as the item is returned (items on hold cannot be renewed). The reserved item will be available for you to pick up from the reservation shelf for 10 days. The checkout process is the same as for regular items.

Reserving items:

1. Search for the item in our online catalog (OPAC)
2. Click on the item you want
3. Select “Order/Reserve” on the right-hand side 
4. Log in with your credentials
5. Select “University Library” as the pickup location and confirm by clicking “Next”

 

Please note: An item cannot be reserved if it is marked as “permanent loan” in the catalog!

Please return borrowed items to the media return box in the entrance area of the Fruchtkasten. When returning interlibrary loan books, please make sure the interlibrary loan slip remains inside the book.

Late returns will result in overdue fines, which will be automatically charged to your library account. You can view the amount of the fines on your library account by clicking “View Fines.”

If you have any questions, please contact us at the following email address: leihstelle@hs-weingarten.de. 

Books are arranged within the library according to the Regensburg Union Classification (RVK). See also Call Numbers

At Fruchtkasten, you can print, scan, and copy at the following locations:
 

1.  Entrance area (foyer) of the Fruchtkasten
2.  Ground floor (GF) inside the library (rear right section, across from the periodicals)

To use the scanning and printing functions, you must first register with Q-Pilot.
To register, please follow the instructions below
. Instructions for the RWU printing and copying system can be found on the website
under “Campus IT, General Services, Printing and Copying System*.”