News

Library closure on 01 May 2025

The library will be closed on Labour Day, Thursday, 01 May 2025.

OFFER: One-to-One Support in Literature Search

Do you need help with research for a term paper? During a one-to-one consultation, we can take the time to focus on your request and will be happy to advise you on literature research and information gathering for your individual topic.

Individual advice sessions take place by prior appointment in the advising room in Kleve (18 01 011) or online via Webex. If you are interested, please make an appointment by e-mail to informationsdienste@hochschule-rhein-waal.de.

E-Resources: Change of authentication for CAS SciFinder-n database

On 1 April, the authentication mechanism for the CAS SciFinder-n database was changed to Shibboleth to ensure faster access. The first time you log in via the new link, the database still requires an intermediate step in which you must enter your data to correctly link the existing user account. Afterwards, the additional login step will no longer be necessary. Please also remember to update the link if you have bookmarked the database in your browser.

UPDATE: Payment of fees

Payments of library fees can be made by bank transfer from 01 April 2025, as incoming payments can now be viewed and processed more quickly. You can also continue to pay fees on site by EC card or cash. Please note that from 01 June 2025, fee payments in the library will only be possible in cashless form. All further information on fees and the new bank details can be found on our website.

NEW: Kamp-Lintfort: Room for open student work

A room for open student work is now available in the library in Kamp-Lintfort. In room 01 02 220 you can work alone or in small groups of up to 4 people. Please make sure that the noise level is appropriate and close the door so that other users are not disturbed. 

The workplaces in the reading room and computer workplaces in unreserved individual study rooms are available for quiet work. Larger groups are welcome to use the bookable group study rooms.

In Kleve, you find a room for open student work on the ground floor.

OFFER: Library tours on request

New here? We offer students and other interested parties guided tours of the library for groups of three or more. Here you will get an overview of the library's services and facilities. Our guide will show you how to find and borrow printed and electronic media and how to register to use the library.

If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please contact us by e-mail: informationsdienste@hochschule-rhein-waal.de.

Opening and Service Hours in Summer Semester 2025

From Monday, 24 March 2025, the opening and service hours of the lecture period will apply again in the library. We wish you a great start to the semester!

NEW: Use of screen readers

The library now offers screen readers for people with visual impairments at both locations. The ‘Merlin Elite Pro’ screen readers have a magnification and read-aloud function for printed media and electronic content. 

If you are interested in using it, please email bibliothek@hochschule-rhein-waal.de to make an appointment. A mobile table with a screen reader, a laptop and headphones will then be made available to you in a quiet room. If you would like to use books from the library, we will also be happy to provide these on request. If you are using the devices for the first time, we will be happy to give you a brief introduction.

Interlibrary loan: Articles now delivered electronically

From 1 February 2025, copies of articles ordered via interlibrary loan will no longer be provided as printouts, but as PDF files for download. As soon as the document is ready for you, you will receive an e-mail with a download link. You can use this link to retrieve the PDF file within 30 days. Please make sure that your valid e-mail address is registered in your library account!

Only in exceptional cases, for example if the supplying library does not participate in the electronic delivery system or if there are licence-related reasons preventing delivery, will a paper copy continue to be supplied.