Information on the coronavirus situation

Please visit this page for current information on the coronavirus situation at Fachhochschule Dortmund - University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

Currently, there is a limited access to all campus locations and buildings of Fachhochschule Dortmund on the basis of the Coronavirus Protection Ordinance NRW (CoronaSchVO) currently in force.

The federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia provides extensive information on the latest corona situation on its website, such as the currently applicable Coronavirus Protection Ordinance NRW (CoronaSchVO) as well as the Coronavirus Testing Ordinance (TestV).

www.land.nrw/corona-multilingual(Opens in a new tab)

Semester abroad and entry to Germany

In the light of the coronavirus pandemic, it is necessary that you gather information on the current situation in the country of destination or in Germany when planning a semester abroad or before entering Germany. The International Office has put together basic information for you.(Opens in a new tab)

Coronavirus situation regarding the university libraries of Fachhochschule Dortmund

Opening hours: you can find the information on the respective library page linked below

Contact and access:

Campus location Emil-Figge-Str. 44(Opens in a new tab) : +49 231/91124917
Access via rear entrance, located opposite building 42
Campus location Sonnenstraße : +49 231/91129135
Access via main entrance building A
Campus location Max-Ophüls-Platz(Opens in a new tab) : +49 231/91129441
Access via entrance at Rheinlanddamm

Hygiene and distancing regulations

Visitors of the library are obliged to wear a surgical or FFP2 face mask covering the mouth and the nose.
Please bring your FHCard ID or your library card. You need these to register at the library, which is required by the Coronavirus Protection Ordinance NRW (CoronaSchVO). Staff members picking up COVID-19 rapid tests do not need to register.
The number of users who may be in the library at the same time is limited as follows:
Campus location Emil-Figge-Str. 44 : a maximum of 10 people
Campus location Sonnenstraße : a maximum of 5 people
Campus location Max-Ophüls-Platz : a maximum of 3 people
The distribution of shopping baskets will ensure the compliance with the respective maximum number.
Please make sure not to exceed a maximum stay of 15 minutes.
Media can only be checked out using the self-checkout devices.
You can only use these during the opening hours.
You can return media only via the self-returns machines or the returns box (with the exception of interlibrary loan media).
You can only pay via the pay machine at the campus location Emil-Figge-Str. 44 or via bank transfer (see the FAQ further down on this page).
The areas and rooms for individual and group work are closed.

We do not offer any consultation at the circulation or the information desk. Please contact us via email or phone if you have any questions (see the contact information above).

Library FAQ

The lending period for my borrowed media ends soon. What should I do if I cannot come to the library? Do I have to pay reminder fees?

We decide on a case-by-case basis:

We will automatically renew borrowed media without a reservation with a return date before 31 July 2021. Please always pay attention to the end of loan period displayed in your user account.
The end of the loan period indicated in each case applies to reserved books without additional extension, so that other users can also access the literature they need. You can return the media in the library via the self-returns machines, returns boxes or send it via postal mail (see instructions below).
If you have already received a return reminder for your media without a reservation, you can contact us via e-mail or phone in individual cases.
You cannot extend any books borrowed via interlibrary loan. In these cases, please make sure that you return the media in due time. You cannot return these media using the self-returns machines. Please return these at the circulation desk instead.

What library services are available from your home?

Library FAQ

Staff members of Fachhochschule Dortmund can always access our e-books, e-journals, specialized databases, educational videos, and online language courses via VPN.
The RIO search Recherche in RiO(Opens in a new tab) can be accessed by every user, without a VPN.

We will answer your questions via phone and e-mail during the times specified above. You can find the contact details further up on this page. If you contact us via e-mail outside the specified times, we kindly ask for your understanding that you will receive a reply at a later time (e.g., not until the following day).

How can I currently pay my fees?

Can I still reserve/order media to another library location? What about the existing reservations/orders?

Can I borrow a book immediately after returning it at the self-returns machine?

Can I scan, copy and/or print at the library?

Can I still order media via interlibrary loan?

Yes, you can. However, it may take a little longer for the interlibrary loan media to be available for pickup, as some libraries are currently restricting interlibrary loans or not offering any at all. Please also keep in mind that you cannot return media borrowed via interlibrary loan at the self-returns machine or the return boxes. Since we cannot extend the loan periods for media from interlibrary loans, please remember to return your media in due time.

Can I return the borrowed media via postal mail?

I do not have a library card yet. Can you issue one despite the limited service options?

If you would like to apply for a library card, please contact us before visiting the library via e-mail or phone (see the contact details above). Please complete the online application form(Opens in a new tab) in advance. Please also attach a photo or a scan of your national ID card and let us know at which library location you would like to pick up your library card so we can prepare the card before your visit. Please note that you can only pick up your card during our opening hours.