Weingarten University Library
Library guide
Library contacts and opening hours
You can contact the library by post, telephone or e-mail:
Hochschulbibliothek
Weingarten
Kirchplatz
2
88250
Weingarten
| Telephone: | Information desk | 0751-501-8368 |
| Chief librarian | 0751-501-8367 | |
| E-mail: | Information desk | auskunft@hs-weingarten.de |
| Issue desk | leihstelle@hs-weingarten.de | |
| Inter-library-loans | fernleihe@hs-weingarten.de | |
| Chief librarian | leitung@hs-weingarten.de |
Opening and service hours:
please
take
notice of short-termed changes on our homepage
”Aktuelles”
| Opening hours | Time | Times of Service |
| Mo | 9 bis 20 | 9 bis 14 |
| Di | 9 bis 20 | 13 bis 18 |
| Mi | 9 bis 20 | 9 bis 14 |
| Do | 9 bis 20 | 13 bis 18 |
| Fr | 9 bis 20 | 9 bis 14 |
| Sa | 9 bis 16 | |
| You can pick up your "Inter library loans" only at our times of service. On Saturdays there is no service! |
||
During vacation: Any variations to
these
opening hours will be posted in
the library and on our homepage
.
Library A - Z
Access to books
Library holdings
The library holdings consist of 200.000 printed books,130000
eBooks an 20.000 eJournals.
The collection include the fields of
education, technology, economics, engineering and design.
In addition, journals, specialist databases and numerous other services are available.
The Hochschulbibliothek Weingarten is an open-access library. Some 200.000 printed volumes are locatedon open shelves.Additional over 130000 e-books. The collections are arranged by different classification
systems so that the books of similar subject can be kept together and have a unique shelf address or call
number as well (holdings of the University of Applied Sciences and the University of Education on the Ground
and First Floor). The books of the University of Education in the open stacks are divided into subject groups
, e.g. arts, sports, mathematics…
Our
collections are according to the
Regensburger Union Classification and have a standardized scheme
for the
complete holdings.
A class mark consists in general of three principal elements: classification number and author marks.
Example: HG
530 M435
HG 530 is the classification number
for
literature concerning English
poetry,
M 435 is the coding of the author’s name.
For more information please view our homepage (Quick link “Literatursuche”) or contact the reference librarian.
Book Return Box
There is a book return box located
near the entrance of the Fruchtkasten. It enables
you to return items before the circulation desk is open.
Borrowing/Lending Period/Fines
The lending period is 30 days and 14
days for
bound journals and can be
renewed times in self-service
via the OPAC or on application
unless a
reservation has been placed by another user. Books within "Semesterapparaten", current periodicals
and newspapers are restricted to use in the library only ;
short loans
overnight or at the weekends may be permitted.
Fines are charged on all overdue items.
Please report the loss or theft of items on loan to you at the issue desk immediately to prevent fines accumulating. If the item is not found you will have to cover the cost of its replacement.
If you have an outstanding fine you cannot carry on borrowing any items.
Catalogues / How to find a book
You will need to consult the library’s catalogues to find out whether a particular book is in stock and to obtain the shelf marks or call numbers of the books you require. The call number enables you to locate a book on the library’s shelves. It is important, therefore, that you note this number carefully.
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)
There is a 24-hours access to the library’s online catalogue OPAC via internet. Research (formal or subject retrieval) is opened to everyone. Orders, extensions and other actions in the own user’s account are possible to all users enrolled in the library providing user number and password.
Guided Tours
Guided library tours are offered regularly. For schedule please see our library homepage and information posted in the library. Additional dates may be arranged for group tours.
Meeting point is in the entrance hall
in front
of the notice board.
Information Desk
The Reference Librarian will help you
to use
the catalogues and
information sources and
to assist you using the library.
Staffed:
Mo, We, Fr 09:00 a.m. - 14:00 p.m,
Tu,Thu, 13:00 p.m. -
18:00
p.m.
Inter-Library-Loans
If you find that a book or journal
article that
you’re looking for is
not stocked by us, we can usually obtain it for you through our
Inter-Library-Loans
Service. There is a non-refundable charge of 1.50 Euro per item. To use
this
service please ask a librarian at the information desk.
Lending conditions/Registering as a member
A valid student card serves as
reader’s pass for students enrolled in
the University
of Education
or the University
of Applied Sciences Weingarten.
Other users may receive a
user card free of charge. To register, please bring your identity card
or
passport, including an official registration of residence. Minors
require the
written consent of their legal guardians. Please notify us of any
change in
address. By registration you accept our library regulations.
Library regulations
The full text of the library regulations is available on our homepage.
Click
the link “Unser Service für Sie”.
New Acquisitions
You can browse the titles recently
added to the
library’s collections on
our catalogue.
Click on the link "Neuwerwerbungen".
Ordering a new book for the library
Suggestions of new books are welcome.
An online
suggestion form is
available on our catalogue. Before ordering please check the library
catalogues
to see if the title required is already held by the library.
Reservations
Books on loan can be reserved via the catalogue.
Click on the link
“Vormerkung” and fill in your user number and
password. You’ll get a
notification that you can collect the book at the circulation desk
within 10
days.
Rules to observe while visiting the library
In the entrance hall you can find lockers.
Please do not smoke in the library and do not use your mobile phone.