The library is open to all members and employees of PHW and RWU, as well as to external users.

For students at PHW and RWU, the student ID card also serves as a library card; no separate registration is required.

PHW employees can obtain a separate library card at the library service desk by presenting their employee ID card.

RWU employees must register at the service desk before borrowing items for the first time. Their employee ID card
also serves as their library card.

External users from the region can obtain a user card at the service desk by presenting a valid ID card.

Registration and borrowing are free for all users. We charge fees for lost library cards and overdue items. Please refer to our fee schedule.

Our online catalog (OPAC) lists all of our media and the e-media we have licensed. The advanced search feature offers various search options that you can use to find relevant literature. 

Your default password is your 10-digit date of birth (dd.mm.yyyy). You can change your password at any time through your library account. If you forget your password, please contact us at leihstelle@hs-weingarten.de to have it reset.

There is a printer and copier in the foyer of the Fruchtkasten, and another one is located on the ground floor of the library in the “Scan and Copy Room.”

If you have lost your library card, please contact us immediately at leihstelle@hs-weingarten.de so that your card can be deactivated. A replacement card costs 2.50 euros. 

There is a group study room on the first floor of the library. In addition, there are two Poddies for 2–4 people on the second basement level.