Hochschule Düsseldorf

Research computers in the university library

The research PCs in the library have been relocated and additional devices have been added.

28 October 2025

1.11.2025: BIB closed

Due to the public holiday (All Saints' Day), the University Library will be closed on Friday, 1 November 2025.

21 October 2025

Maschinenbau und Verfahrenstechnik / research, AI, Mechanical Engineering, Agriculture

SZ LibraryNet - navigation issue resolved

The provider has informed us that full-page navigation is once again possible in SZ LibrayNet.

21 October 2025

AI meets agriculture

HSD is working with an industry partner to develop a fully automated, AI-assisted lettuce harvester. The AureSa project aims to speed up harvesting processes, ensure quality and reduce physical strain on human harvesters.

16 October 2025

At a glance: All psychological tests available for loan

The list of all available psychological tests is now available at any time in the Library Catalogue.

2 October 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, standards

Open research workshop

Are you currently working on a term paper, project, or thesis and getting stuck with your literature research? Then come to the Open Research Workshop at the university library!

10 September 2025

18–21 September: Cancellation at Nautos

Due to maintenance work, the Nautos standards platform is experiencing downtime and access errors.

8 September 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, open monument day

Open Monument Day 14 September 2025

On the occasion of the nationwide Open Monument Day on 14 September 2025, the Alter Schlachthof memorial site and the University Library are offering guided tours.

4 September 2025

HSD / Student Advisory and Counselling Service (ZSB), Newsletter

18.9.: BIB open as a place of learning

Due to an internal event, BIB services will not be available on Thursday, 18 September 2025. The work and study area will remain open for use.

2 September 2025

ZSB newsletter via Whatsapp

The Student Advisory and Counselling Service (ZSB) is now providing information on upcoming events for prospective students via WhatsApp.

1 September 2025

8th + 9th September: BIB closed

Due to maintenance work, the BIB will be closed on Monday, 8 September 2025 and Tuesday, 9 September 2025.

1 September 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, Citavi

Cashless payment at the BIB

As of 1 September 2025, all payments in the BIB will be possible without cash.

30 July 2025

Citavi: Problem with Word Add-In

According to the provider, problems with Citavi 6 and Citavi 7 may arise from 7 August 2025 onwards.

30 July 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / databases

Felicitas Rohden: Where The Sun Sets Blue

The artist's book offers insight into the world of scientists working at the frontiers of human experience and perception.

21 July 2025

Navigation error in SZ LibraryNet

The provider has informed us that full-page navigation of SZ LibraryNet is expected to be restricted for several weeks.

21 July 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / constructionwork

Construction work

Construction work will take place in the university library from Mon. July 21 to Thu. July 24, 2025.

7 July 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / opening hours, News

From 28.7.: Changed opening hours

From Monday, 28 July to Sunday, 14 September 2025, the BIB will be open Monday - Friday from 9 am - 8 pm. Services are cancelled after 4 pm.

7 July 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, grouprooms

12.+13.7.: Limited Service

From Saturday, 12 July 2025, 7:00 a.m. to Sunday, 13 July 2025, 7:00 a.m., maintenance work will be carried out on the library system.

27 June 2025

Rooms locked

One group study room and the BIB training room are closed due to technical remodelling work by Campus IT.

17 June 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, Event, exhibition

Exhibition ‘Giving refuge - hoping together (Zuflucht geben – Gemeinsam hoffen)’

The travelling exhibition ‘Giving refuge - hoping together (Zuflucht geben – Gemeinsam hoffen)’ will be on display in the Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences library from Wednesday, 25 June 2025 up to and including Wednesday, 16 July 2025.

17 June 2025

EZProxy: New login interface

Due to a technical change in the EZProxy service, the login interface has changed.

10 June 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, exhibition, Event

19.06.2025: BIB closed

The BIB will be closed due to the public holiday.

10 June 2025

Awards for outstanding furniture designs

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the judging and award ceremony for outstanding pieces of furniture from the “Furniture Construction” exhibition took place in the University Library.

6 June 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, training, researchdata

Saving energy sustainably

Energy measuring devices can now be borrowed from the BIB. The opportunity was created in co-operation with the ZIES.

2 June 2025

Training courses on handling research data

The HSD BIB cordially invites interested researchers to several events in the field of research data management (RDM).

2 June 2025

University Library closed: 8.+9.6.25

The University Library will be closed over Whitsun due to the public holidays.

2 June 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / Survey, News, Open Access

Service desk: Changed service times

The service hours of the University Library service desk have changed.

26 May 2025

Survey on Open Access services in NRW

In a state-wide online survey, the state initiative openaccess.nrw wants to find out how Open Access services, infrastructures and funding programmes are used at NRW universities.

22 May 2025

AES E-Library: Access problems solved

The technical problems with full text retrieval in the AES E-Library have been resolved and access is once again possible without restrictions.

15 May 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, Event, eventinformation, Events

29 May 2025: University Library closed

The University Library will be closed on Thursday, 29 May 2025 due to the public holiday (Ascension Day).

13 May 2025

Exhibition furniture construction

Extended until 13 June 2025: This year's “Furniture Construction” exhibition at the Peter Behrens School of Arts shows that impressive and diverse designs can be created from this small amount of material.

12 May 2025

Maschinenbau und Verfahrenstechnik / Benim, Stanford study, top ranking

14.05.2025: Service desk + information closed

Due to an internal event, the service counter and information desk will not be staffed on Wednesday, 14 May 2025 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

6 May 2025

Stanford Ranking: Prof. Benim again Among top-cited scientists

According to the Stanford study, Professor Ali Cemal Benim again ranks among the top 2% researchers worldwide in 2025.

5 May 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, booksale, Event, Events

Sale: From 1 Euro per book

The next book sale of the University Library will take place on 20 May 2025.

25 April 2025

Library closed: 1.5.2025

Due to the public holiday, the BIB will be closed on Thursdy, May 1, 2025.

25 April 2025

AES E-Library: Access problems

Due to technical problems, full text retrieval in the AES E-Library is only possible with institutional access.

25 April 2025

New: baukoboxPlus+

The new offer for building construction can be accessed via single-user licenses.

24 April 2025

BIB: Printer out of order

Due to a technical defect, printing and copying in the BIB is currently not possible.

23 April 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, constructionwork, repair

Maintenance: Institutional Repository HSDopus

Due to a server changeover, there will be restrictions on access to the institutional repository HSDopus from 22. - 24.04.2025.

7 April 2025

Construction work in the University Library

In the period from 07.04. to 10.05.2025, construction work will take place in the University Library, which will lead to noise pollution and closures of workplaces. We apologize for this.

24 March 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, University Library, Service

Service desk of the University Library not staffed

Due to an internal event, the service desk of the University Library will not be manned by specialist staff on 02, 03 and 09.04.2025 and the services will be limited.

6 March 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, Open Access, research

JVRB uses new editorial platform

The Journal of Virtual Reality and Broadcasting JVRB now uses the Open Journal Systems OJS for peer review and publication.

5 March 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, Events, eventinformation, Event

Feminist book tower on March 8

To mark International Women's Day, the Anti-Discrimination Office is initiating a book tower at the BIB.

26 February 2025

Maintenance of institutional repository HSDopus

The provider will be carrying out maintenance work on the platform on 10 and 11 March 2025.

18 February 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, noisepollution

03.03.2025: University Library open as a place to work and learn

On Carnival Monday ("Rosenmontag" 03.03.2025), the University Library will be open as a place to work and learn.

17 February 2025

19.02.2025: Impairments in the Library

Due to maintenance work on the University Library sprinkler system, there may be disruption to workplaces and noise.

6 February 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, researchdata, Love Data Week

Love Data Week 2025: „Whose Data Is It, Anyway?”

From February 10 to 14, 2025, numerous events will take place on the topics of data and research data management - this year under the motto “Whose Data Is It, Anyway?”. BIB is also participating with two events.

28 January 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, secondarypublication, researchdata

New: Service for secondary publication

HSD BIB now supports you in making your publications freely accessible on our institutional repository (HSDopus), which also serves as an Open Access platform.

24 January 2025

HSD / Underground parking area

Library Stack

BIB offers digital media and e-books in the fields of art, architecture, media studies, design, philosophy, sound and film studies via the curated media archive Library Stack.

24 January 2025

Underground parking area: barriers will be put into operation

The barriers at the driveways to our underground parking area will be put into operation on 3 February 2025. Entry and exit will only be possible with a valid HSD Card, key card or a visitor’s car park ticket.

9 January 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, grouprooms

20. - 24.01.2025: Painting work

Painting work will take place in the BIB group study rooms from Monday, 20.01.2025 to Friday, 24.01.2025.

8 January 2025

Hochschulbibliothek / News, literaturesearch

New in the library account

There is a new function in the library account: Several note lists can be created.

7 January 2025

New: DACH Information

The University Library now offers access to a new EBSCO collection. This offers a unique collection of German-language journals, magazines and specialist publications in full text.

7 January 2025