FAQ on the supply of literature

• It is possible to have a corona quick test performed on the campus of Münster University of Applied Sciences.
• Masks are compulsory on the entire FH campus and in all buildings. Persons with cold symptoms are not allowed to enter the campus of the FH (s. Regeln zum Betrieb an der FH Münster)
• When entering the library, visitors must disinfect their hands.
• According to the new Corona Protection Ordinance, a medical mask (surgical mask or FFP2) must also be worn by all persons present in the libraries. Entering only with a so-called everyday mask as mouth-nose covering is not permitted.
• When entering and exiting the library, you must check in and out using a mobile device or your library card.

You can contactless pick up your pre-ordered media in FINDEX and borrow them at the self-checkout.
. Furthermore, a limited number of people can independently search for media on the shelves after check-in via QR code or copy them, for example.
. In addition, individual workstations are available. The use of these places is only possible with prior booking and in compliance with the regulations of the current Corona Protection Ordinance.
Please refer to the opening hours overview of the respective departmental library.

BEFORE

• You book a workstation using the form linked below (only possible for members of the FH Münster und der Kunstakademie).
• You can find the available times on the booking form or in the opening hours overview of the respective departmental library
.
• The booking is possible max. three days in advance.
• Should it not be possible for you to keep the booked appointment, please send an email to dv-biblfh-muensterde so that we can cancel your booking.

• You will wear a medical mask and come to the library at the beginning of your booking time.
• You must check in and out using a mobile device or your library card as you enter and exit the library.
• You will present confirmation of your workstation reservation printed out or on a mobile device.

Bibliothek für Architektur, Design und Kunst
In order to view the final theses, please book a workstation. For more information, see the section "Working in the library".

Departmental Library Hüfferstiftung (Sozialwesen).
In order to view the final theses, please book a workstation. For more information, see the section "Working in the library".

The media should be ordered in advance via the FINDEX, as only a limited number of people can access the library

Loans are only possible via the self-booker.
In order to be able to check out items at the self-check-machine, you must know your FH identifier and your associated password! It is not possible to check out through library staff. The self-checkout machine is operated by a touch screen and is cleaned regularly. However, if you do not want to touch the touch screen, please bring disposable gloves yourself

It is not possible to return books via the self-check-machine or at the counter during circulation hours

Please refer to the pages of the respective departmental library for the current opening hours.

Yes, it's possible. However, borrowing is generally only possible for members of Münster University of Applied Sciences and Münster Academy of Art. The equipment must be ordered in advance using the order form on one of the websites listed below and will be loaned to your library account after the order has been processed. You will receive a loan receipt by e-mail and then have the possibility to pick up the equipment during Lending hours in the Departmental Library of your choice up to 4 days after the loan date. Afterwards the equipment will be returned. The devices can only be borrowed if the loan receipt can be shown as a printout or on the smartphone.
The end of the loan period is the date on the loan receipt.

For current opening hours, please refer to the pages of the respective Department Library.

1. you return the book via the return machine in the bistro courtyard of the FHZ (Corrensstr. 25, 48149 Münster) or via the return boxes at the other locations
- Library for Architecture, Design and Art outside at the door to the library foyer (Leonardo-Campus 10, 48149 Münster).
- Hüfferstiftung Departmental Library behind the building (inner courtyard) at the rear entrance door (Johann-Krane-Weg 23, 48149 Münster).
- Steinfurt Departmental Library in front of building part A, (Stegerwaldstraße 39, 48565 Steinfurt).
When using the return boxes, the return posting will be made at a later date for organisational reasons. This does not result in any late fees.

2. Use the online extension. In principle, all borrowed media can be extended several times. The renewal is valid from the day it was carried out.
Therefore: Please renew only once at first! There is no point in immediately renewing a second time, you are "giving away" another loan period.

For current opening hours, please refer to the pages of the respective Department Library.

The current opening hours can be found on the pages of the respective departmental library.

Copying from journals and loose-leaf collections is possible in compliance with the regulations of the current Corona-Schutzverordnung.
To note:

• The opening hours of the respective department library.
• A medical mask must be worn.
• When entering and leaving the library, you must check in and out using a mobile device or your library card.

Copying from journals and loose-leaf collections is permitted, subject to the regulations of the current Corona Protection Ordinance.
To note:

• The opening hours of the respective department library.
• A medical mask must be worn.
• When entering and leaving the library, you must check in and out using a mobile device or your library card.