News

System work on 12 and 13 July 2025

The library management system Alma will be unavailable on Saturday, 12 July 2025, from 7 am to Sunday, 13 July 2025, until around 7 am due to a change of data centre by the operator. Borrowing and returning media on site, including interlibrary loans, is not possible.

The following functions will not be available in Katalog PLUS: 

• Displaying items, placing reservations and orders
• Logging into the library account, extending loan periods
• Access to the library's e-books

Kleve: Opening hours Examination period from 23 June until 19 July 2025

From Monday, 23 June 2025, up to and including Saturday, 19 July 2025, the library in Kleve offers extended opening hours until 10 pm.

In this context, please note the following information:

• Our group study rooms can be reserved and used for the time until shortly before 10 pm.
• The information desk is staffed until 9 pm, on Saturdays until 6 pm. Please note the library's service hours.

For the library in Kamp-Lintfort, the opening and service hours of the lecture period apply.

Please note also the extended opening hours of the Long Nights.

Extended opening hours during the examination period are made possible by central quality improvement funds.

Long Nights in summer semester 2025

In the summer semester 2025, the library at both locations will remain open until 1 am on 2 Fridays: 27 June and 04 July.

Use the Long Nights to study in a motivating atmosphere and prepare for the exams.

Our individual and group study rooms can be used until shortly before 1 am. As student assistants are on site, the information desk is staffed until 1am. 

Extended opening hours during the Long Nights are made possible by central quality improvement funds.

E-resources: Changes to the search interface of the EBSCO Business Source Ultimate database

The search interface of the EBSCO Business Source Ultimate database has been customised by the library. The new interface offers improved browsing options and better navigation to make it easier to find company profiles, industry information, business data and market research. You can find the database in Katalog PLUS under ‘Additional Resources’.

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.

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.

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.