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Focus, learn and understand: You can find what you're looking for in the HAW Hamburg libraries.
The five HAW Hamburg libraries are home to over 200,000 print publications. We also have a large selection of e-books and e-journals. In addition to study rooms and Internet workspaces, we also provide expert advice and assistance.
Student chip card - Update (20 March 2024)
From April 1, 2024, chip cards will no longer be issued to new students. Further information about Student ID card /chip card
The existing chip cards remain valid and should continue to be used as library cards. This applies both to the chip cards that have already been activated as library cards and to those that you will activate for library use.
HAW Hamburg members without a chip card who would like to use the HAW libraries will receive a HIBS library card from us. Prior to this, a one-time initial registration is required for library use.
Overview of services currently available:
E-media resources available through the HAW libraries
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HAW Hamburg members – employees, students and instructors – can access numerous online resources from the HAW network. This access is available at the university via WLAN or when you are not physically at the university from outside via VPN or Shibboleth.
1. VPN connection
Almost all of the e-media licensed for use at HAW Hamburg can also be accessed remotely using the VPN connection.
You can find more information about using the VPN connection here. Once you have connected to the HAW network using the VPN connection, you can search the HAW catalogue as you normally would and read full-text versions of online resources.
For questions related to our e-media resources, please contact your library using this form.
2. Shibboleth access
Shibboleth provides another way of accessing electronic resources. You can use your HAW account to log in, either via the Shibboleth portal at https://login.haw-hamburg.de or directly from your search in the HAW catalogue. A VPN connection is not necessary.
Loans, borrowing (book returns) and on-site scans
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The HAW Hamburg libraries are open during the periods listed on the website. You can work in the libraries and use the print materials on site. You can also scan print materials in all of the HAW libraries.
Borrowing of library items is possible in all of the HAW Hamburg libraries: at the self-service checkout stations at all times during opening hours, and at the service desks when these are open.
Returns via the automated returns shelves are possible at all times during opening hours.
Reserving and ordering library items
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You can use the HAW Catalogue to order items from other HAW libraries for pick up in your HAW library or to reserve items that are currently on loan. Both services are free of charge and are available to all library users. More information about reserving and ordering library items
Library workspaces für studying
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Individual and group workspaces are available in all HAW libraries.
Business, Engineering and Computer Science (TWI) Library and Pop-Up Library at Berliner Tor 5
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Since March 2023, the Business, Engineering and Computer Science (TWI) Library has been located at Berliner Tor 7 (second floor). It is home to the collections from the former TWI 1 and TWI 2.
Since 16 October 2023 you can once again use the individual and group study spaces in the Pop-Up Library at Berliner Tor 5 (seventh floor) for studying and group work. The Pop-Up Library can be used Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm and can be reached via the lift during these times. You can leave the room at any time via the lift or the stairs. From 3 February 2024 the Pop-Up Library will also be open for you on Saturdays from 8 am to 8 pm!
It will consist of different types of individual study spaces, more possibilities for group work and relaxation areas. The renovated study space will most likely open in 2024. Ideas for the study space, which will be developed on an ongoing basis, can be sent to library staff via fbtwi_info (at) haw-hamburg (dot) de.
Contact information
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For general requests and questions, please use our contact form. If you would like to make a purchasing suggestion, please use thepurchase request form. You can also write directly to HIBS_Service (at) haw-hamburg (dot) de.
Transparency Portal, Open Access and Publication Services: hibs.oa (at) haw-hamburg (dot) de
Business, Engineering and Computer Science Library (TWI): Berliner Tor 7, 20099 Hamburg, T +49 40 / 428 75 3667
Social Work and Nursing Library (S&P): Alexanderstraße 1, 20099 Hamburg, T +49 40 / 428 75 7021
Design, Media and Information Library (DMI): Finkenau 35, 22081 Hamburg +49 40 / 428 75 4631
Life Sciences Library (LS): Ulmenliet 20, 21033 Hamburg +49 40 / 428 75 6468
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