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Library

The library of the Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-Bredow-Institut, which is open to the public, is one of the most important specialist libraries on the topic of media, media research in North Germany, and contains holdings of more than 32,500 volumes and a large journal collection.

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Important information

Announcements

From Tuesday, 17 September 2019, until Thursday, 19 September 2019, the library will only be open from 2 p.m. onwards!

Due to an extensive project, the magazine Hörzu is currently only partially accessible. The volumes of 1985 - 2018 will not be available for the next six to eight weeks.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm

Coin-operated copier available, 5 Cent/Copy. You may scan free of charge on your own USB stick

Contact

Olga Lévay, Christoph Graebel and Cindy Hesse,
Tel: (+49 40) 45 02 17 22,
Mail: bibliothek@hans-bredow-institut.de

Lending, Extensions & Reservations

Borrowing Books

Borrowing is possible either with a Hamburg student ID plus library card of the University (Stabi-Karte) or with a personal ID with a Hamburg address. Please bring your personal ID and your student ID/library card when registering for the first time. You may borrow up to 8 books. The general lending period is 2 weeks.

Extension of Lending Period

The general lending period may be extended once by telephone at due date. An additional extension of the general lending period can only be made at the issue desk. Bring the books for scanning.

Reservations

Reservations of borrowed books can be made by telephone or at the issue desk. No fee! From the date due (+/- a few days) the book will be reserved for a timeframe of 8 days. The current status of a book can be seen by checking "Verfügbarkeit" [availability] at the online search.

Further information

Informationen about the Library

More information about the library, its catalogue as well as its services

Available Journals

Overview on all available journals

Library System

Overview on the library system

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