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Digital Introductory Event for Freshmen and Interested Persons
On Monday, 5th October 2026 at 5.30 pm, the library will be offering a virtual orientation session for 20-30 min. Among other things, the following points are presented:
- Getting to know the library in the digital space
- General information on opening hours and current restrictions
- At which location can I find literatur for my studies?
- How do I retrieve e-books?
- Internal ordering of books to the campus of choice
Registrations are not neccessary. Just come and join us: Orientation session Monday, 05.10.26 5.30 pm.
We look forward to your participation.
Returns outside of service hours
At Campus Wilhelminenhof, it is now possible to return items borrowed at Campus Wilhelminenhof at the self-service check-in points outside of service hours (after 4 pm). The self-service machines (lending stations) can be used both to borrow and to return items. To return items, it is technically neccesary that you borrowed it from Campus Wilhelminenhof. Once returned, items can simply be left on the red trolleys provided.
The self-service machines are available Monday to Friday from 10.00 am to 9.00 pm and on Saturdays from 12.00 pm to 6.00 pm.
You can also use the book return box at Campus Treskowallee to return all kind of media. It opens Monday - Friday, 6.30 am - 9.00 pm and Saturday, 6:30 am - 6.00 pm.
The return machine at the Wilhelminenhof campus stays out of service.
Changed Opening Hours for Lending Desk Campus Treskowallee from 1st September
The lending desk at Campus Treskowallee is adjusting its opening hours. From 1st September 2026, the lending desk in building B will be open Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm.
The reading room in building A will remain open from Mon - Fri 10.00 am to 9.00 pm and Sat 12.00 pm to 6.00 pm.
Outside opening hours, you can also use the book return box to return items. (Building B, ground floor: Mon - Fri: 6.30 am–9.00 pm, Sat: 6.30 am–6.00 pm)
This month online training from the library via Moodle:
- Especially recommended for first semester students, we offer basic training for WebOPAC, online resources and VPN for a complete overview right from the start:
- Wednesday, 9th September 2026 - 4:00 p.m. (in English)
- And for all those who are about to write their final thesis, we offer the Zotero training - literature management with one click:
- Thursday, 24th September 2026 - 5:00 p.m. (in English)
For further appointments and enquiries please send an e-mail to bibliothek@htw-berlin.de .
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