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Library closure on 03 October 2025

On Friday, 03 October 2025, the library will be closed at both locations due to a public holiday.

Kleve: QRally – Library tour with QR codes

Missed the library tours during Freshers' Week? No problem, just take part in our QRally between Monday, 29 September 2025, and Saturday, 18 October 2025! Scan the QR codes and watch short videos to learn about the most important topics relating to using the library. 

If you watch all 8 videos, find the hidden letters and give our staff at the information desk the solution word, you can even choose a small gift (while stocks last). All topics and locations where QR codes can be found are listed on the poster on the library's information board.

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.

UPDATE Kleve: Water damage on the ground floor

Due to water damage on the ground floor of the library in Kleve, urgent renovation work is required. The scan and copy room, the student work room and the training room are affected.

The scan and copy room has been closed since 4 September 2025. Since Monday, 22 September 2025, the student work room has also had to remain closed. From Wednesday, 24 September 2025, the training room will also be closed.

The devices are temporarily located here:

• Book scanner: Reading room on the 4th floor
• Copying machines: Ground floor near lounge, old copy rooms on the 3rd and 4th floors
• Copy card machine: Next to the self-checkout machine on the ground floor

Renovation work will continue for several months. This means that there may be noise and disturbances to the working atmosphere in the near future. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. 

E-resources: ProQuest Ebook Central updates Reader app on 17 September 2025

On Wednesday, 17 September 2025, e-book provider ProQuest Ebook Central will switch from the Adobe Digital Editions reader app to the Ebook Central Reader app. This means that full e-books can only be used in the new reader app. Please remember to install the app promptly if you wish to continue reading downloaded full texts from this platform. You can find further information here: Ebook Central User LibGuide.

Opening and Service Hours in Winter Semester 2025/2026

Starting on Monday, 15 September 2025, the opening hours of the lecture period apply. Extended opening hours during the lecture period are made possible by central quality improvement funds. You can obtain information and advice from specialist staff during full service hours in person, by telephone or online. Outside service hours, our student staff are there to help you.

The Library wishes you a great start to the semester!

NEW: Online consultation starting 26 August 2025

Are you currently not on site but would like to discuss a brief matter with us in person? Then feel free to use the library's new online consultation! Starting on Tuesday, 26 August 2025, you can receive specialist information via Webex on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 12 pm. Further information will be available on our website from 25 August.

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.