Library
Opening hours during the lecture period
Monday to Friday
9:00 to 17:00
Information library and archive
bibliothek@hfg-gmuend.de
Phone: 07171 602637
Library of the University of Applied Sciences
Rektor-Klaus-Straße 98
73525 Schwäbisch Gmünd
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Click & Collect
Save time – e.g. order recommended titles to borrow from the library directly after your reading:
- search in the library catalogue
- click on the order/bookmark button in the full display of the desired title
- log in via „My account”
- confirm your order
- done
After processing your order, you will receive an e‑mail to the @hfg-gmuend.de address.
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Digital library
An extensive range of digital resources is available to university members in the campus network and from outside via VPN:
- Over 80.000 e‑books, many for PDF download, can be found in our online catalogue or via the links in the „Online Resources“ section (scroll down)
- Online tutorials on the LinkedIn platform
- Databases
- Research in the university archive (final theses)
VPN access is currently restricted for security reasons: Mondays to fridays from 8:00 to 18:00
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Order suggestions and interlibrary loan
- Order requests – suggest books that we do not have in stock for acquisition by e‑mail with the subject „Order request“ to ed.dneumg-gfh@kehtoilbib or via the „Acquisition request“ button in the menu bar of our OPACs/Online-Katalogs
- Interlibrary loan request – only for university members
Books that are too specialised for our collection, out-of-print media and journal articles can be ordered by university members via interlibrary loan from other library collections:
– via the interlibrary loan button in our online catalogue or via the library team
– costs for an interlibrary loan request: 1.50 euros upon receipt
– notification by e‑mail
– collection from the library or, on request in justified exceptional cases, dispatch by post - E‑book purchase – please suggest existing analogue books for purchase as e‑books – if an acquisition is possible (DMR – Digital Right Management, costs), this will be carried out
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Returns and return containers
Returns and return containers
Return in the library or usually around the clock via our media return container.
Location of the return container:
In the courtyard of the library building
Access via Erhardstrasse through the large white fence gateItems will be returned on the next opening day. Please return items in good time to avoid reminder fees.
Return by post:
Library of the University of Applied Sciences – Library
Rektor-Klaus-Straße 98 | 73525 Schwäbisch Gmünd
Frequently used
- Renewals Renew up to 6 times online via „My account“ in OPAC
- Library catalogue home page – Search the HfG library collection and interlibrary loan Contains books, magazines, e‑books, online tutorials LinkedIn – download of e‑books for university members outside the university via VPN
- HfG project archive – research (only for university members) The link leads only in the university network or via VPN to the search in the university archive. Access available via bibliothek@hfg.gmuend.de or archiv@hfg-gmuend.de
- VPN for download on the intranet server FAQ: No access to the full text of the e‑book or online documentation despite VPN? –Tip: Delete browser cache and restart – usually helps
Online-Ressourcen
- LinkedIn Learning – Login Online tutorials, video trainings on design, IT, 3D, web design, business, creativity and much more
- LinkedIn Learning – Registration Registration only possible with the HfG e‑mail address @hfg-gmuend.de (= business e‑mail address)
- Springer Link - eBooks and eJournals – access in the campus network and via VPN for university members Restrict the reference list to accessible full texts, download PDF: Uncheck „Include Preview-Only content“
- ProQuest Ebook Central – access in the campus network and via VPN for university members Register once, preferably with the HfG e‑mail address @hfg-gmuend.de – read online and/or download and copy PDF (limited)
- Statista – Access in the campus network and via VPN for university members Online portal – statistics, info graphics, market data, surveys and studies.
- Brockhaus Encyclopaedia – Access on the campus network and via VPN for university members Over 300,000 keywords, all articles can be cited, around 33,000 images, audio and video files, some interactive graphics, maps and tables
- Citavi – Get a campus licence Library management programme – licensed by the HfG library for university members
Library search
Here you will find a selection of library catalogues, subject databases and internet portals.
Service
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Important information in brief
University students are automatically registered as users of the library. Other university members are welcome to register when they visit the library in person. The campus card also serves as a library card. External interested parties can register on presentation of their identity card.
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Loan Periods Service
All media can usually be borrowed. The standard loan period is 4 weeks, 6 renewals are possible (if there is no reservation on the medium). Fees are charged if the loan period is exceeded. These are currently suspended until further notice.
Email reminder service: You will receive an email reminder three days before the end of the loan period – you can renew online to avoid fees.
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Not found what you are looking for?
We look forward to receiving your suggestions for acquisitions – via the button in the library catalogue, in person or by email to ed.dneumg-gfh@kehtoilbib.