You can use your library card at any of our five sites to gain access to a total of nine million media items, which you may use or borrow. The library card has a variety of functions.
With your library card, you can
The TIB Library Rules and the Fee Regulation (Local Use) apply.
Step 1: Register
Step 2: Collect your library card in person
In order to do this, take your identity card or a passport with a certificate of registration from the regulatory agency to one of the library sites.
The fee for a library card is €5. Leibniz Universität Hannover students are exempt from paying the fee if they present their valid student ID card upon registration.
If you already have a library card from another library in Hannover, you can present this upon registration. This card can be exchanged for a library card with an integrated cloakroom and copying function. No fee is charged for this exchange service for members of Leibniz Universität Hannover.
Library cards from a number of libraries in the HOBSY network can be activated at the Circulation Desks for use at TIB.
If you have not yet turned 18 and wish to collect your library card, you must
or
When collecting your library card, it is essential that you present a valid ID card or a valid passport with certificate of registration for yourself and for your parent or legal guardian.
The library card is valid for two years, after which it can be renewed free of charge.
A password is stored on your library card. For your own safety, please change this password. To do this, first log on to your user account and go to „Password library card“.
Please call + 49 511 762-3376 and have your library card blocked.
You can reach the Circulation Desk from Monday to Friday between 09:00-22:00 and Saturday between 09:00-18:00.