Registering for a library card
A library card allows you to take advantage of our many services. Find out everything you need to know about how it works, how to apply for a library card and how to renew it.
For HHU students, the HHU Card serves as the library card, which means that they do not need to register for a library card.
You can apply for your library card conveniently online (link to online registration)
or in person at the Central Library (Building 24.41) from Monday to Friday between 9am and 2pm.
Online registration procedure
- If you work at HHU, please click on 'Login' in the right-hand box and then log in with your university ID (Uni-ID).
If you do NOT work at HHU, please click on 'Sign up' in the box on the left. (If you would like to send us your data via bundID, please click on 'Sign up bundID').
- Now fill in all the required fields and indicate whether you would like your library card to be sent to you by post or whether you would like to collect it from the Central Library yourself.
- If you choose to have it sent by post, we will need photos or scans (in png, jpg or pdf format) of both sides of your ID document (see below: 'What do I need to bring with me to register for a library card?'), which you should attach to the form.
- After you have submitted the form, you will receive an email with a confirmation link. The registration process is only complete once you have clicked on this confirmation link.
FAQ
Persons who have a permanent residence in the Federal Republic of Germany and all employees of HHU.
- Your valid German identity card or passport in conjunction with a registration and residence certificate from the residents' registration office (not older than 1 year) or a residence permit.
- Minors also require a declaration of consent signed by a legal guardian. The legal guardian must present one of the above-mentioned documents.
No, the issuing of a library card is free of charge.
- Please complete and sign the change of address form and submit it to us. If your library card is blocked due to relocation, please present valid ID or a current registration certificate (Meldebescheinigung).
- HHU students please contact the Student Services Centre (SSC) for change of address.
- First of all, have your library account blocked immediately. Please contact us directly about this.
- A replacement card will be issued upon presentation of photo ID.
- A fee of €10 applies for the issue of a new card. This must be paid at the pay station in the Central Library foyer.
- HHU students should contact the Student Services Centre (SSC) in case they lose their HHU Card.