Library

• On site you need a negative Corona rapid test or proof of complete vaccination or recovery for a fixed duration on site.
• In case you just want to pick up preordered media or return loaned media, you don´t need a 3G (vaccination, recovery or testing) certificate.
• The allowed number of users/visitors in the library is limited to 20 people.
• New registration for external users is possible again.
• You can enter the building only via the door to Schellingstraße near the car park exit with your student ID card. External library users please call the circulation desk Tel: 0711/8926 2927 in case you are standing in front of the closed door.
• Social distance in front of the library must be kept. Groups or crowds must be avoided.
• Your stay in the library must be documented: your name and duration (App Uni Now or the form on site). Data protection is guaranteed.
• Wearing a medical mask (FFP2 mask or so-called surgical face mask) is obligatory. Hygienic behaviour must be respected.
• In case you have a personal contact with an infected person or have had it within last 14 days, entering the university is prohibited. The same applies in case you have symptoms of a raspiratory infection or increased body temperature.
• Library users can loan books only by themsleves at the self-check terminal.
• The return of the books is possible only via the return box in front of the library. The return box is emptied every day in the morning before the library´s opening, when there is no one in the building. In that way it is ensured, that the books are not touched withing several hours.
• Outstanding fees can be paid only with the credit on the student ID card. You can top up the credit on your student ID card in the 1^st Building (Bau 1). Unfortunately, it is not possible in the library.
• Scanning is possible only with your own USB drive.
• In order to use the copier device, you need a sufficient credit on your student ID card.
• Any consultations or clarifying issues can be done via e-mail bibliothek@hft-stuttgart.de or by telephone 0711/8926-2927. We will gladly arrange a consultancy appointment with you in Zoom.

Please, help us to keep the library accessible for you by following these rules!

• You can find electronic media of our library via the library homepage at “Search & Find”, in the library catalog, via database information system DBIS and via electronic periodical database EZB.
• You will also find there many guides on access and search in various electronic collections.
• In case you have some questions or issues, contact us via Service and support portal of the Information Center (only accessible within the university with HFT login) or e-mail (ist@hft-stuttgart.de). We would be glad to help you.
• In addition, you can use part of the electronic media collection of the Württemberg State Library (WLB) at home. However, you need a library card of the WLB. Students get this card free of charge. Please note, at the moment you can apply for the card online only. You will find all of the relevant information at the website of the WLB.
• Due to licensing reasons, it is unfortunately not possible for HFT students to use the electronic collections of other universities.