What does Bibliotheksbenutzernummer mean? or What's my username/number?
In your UniNow App you'll find your Student ID Card with a number. It starts with 055.........
That's you library user number or as we call it in German: Bibliotheksbenutzernummer.
You need that number for renewing your borrowed books in the online account, placing reservations et cetera. The password is your date of birth (DDMMYY).
You've entered number and password but can not access your library online account or can not place a reservation? Library membership expires automatically and has to be renewed after 12 monthes, please come to our desk.
What's my library password?
After registration, your initial password is your date of birth (DDMMYY).
For safety reasons you should change your password. Go to the user account, log in and change your password there. Someone who forgot his password can contact the library or click on the "Forgot your password?" link.
I found an ebook in the OPAC, but can not read it or I shall pay for it!
Using electronic ressources on campus is easy. But at home you have to connect your personal computer to our university network. Use VPN (starting from our library homepage). Or use shibboleth if the publisher supports it. More information (in German).
For all these ways of authentification you need your user name and password that you received after enrollment (as shown in the figure).
Please keep in mind: some chapters, articles or books listed on a publishers website may not be available online for you due to licensing issues, but we might have it in stock in its printed version. Check our online catalogue!
If you're facing problems with VPN please contact us.
I'm not studying or working at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences, but can I use its library?
Yes, you can. Please bring your ID card, passport or registration certificate with you for registration. Afterwards you can borrow books, DVDs et cetera. You can also use most electronic texts on campus.
You can also use our copiers and printers. Please be reminded that you are personally responsible for respecting the German Copyright Law (UrhG) and liable for misuse.
How long is my loan period?
The regular loan period is four weeks (28 days). Books with a yellow dot or a black [P] and journals can not be borrowed. DVDs and books with CD can be borrowed for 14 days.
Even if the library is closed, books and other library items can be returned to a drop-box near the library entrance.
It's also possible to send us the borrowed items by post - at your own risk.
Can I renew books online?
Yes, you can renew your books online via your library online account up to five times. You can also call us and ask for renewal or send an email.
This video shows you how to renew books online.
If someone placed a hold on an item you borrowed, it has to be returned to the due date!
If you have any problems with renewal, please contact our staff, probably your library membership expired.
Where can I copy, scan or print?
On this website you'll find information on printing, copying and scanning (in German).
Scanning is free for everyone in our libraries. Copiers can be found at every floor. Copiers can only be used by members of our university.
May I request an item that is at the other branch to be couriered to my branch (inter branch loan)?
I received an email notice that the book I placed a hold on is ready. Where can I get it?
I am trying to obtain a book that I know is in the Library's collection. Will the Library mail it to my home address?
Yes, you can. Here you'll find more information (in German) on how to use our delivery service.
Especially to distance education students we recommend to use our electronic ressources. For them we also offer to prepare books for check out. Send us an email with the titles and information on when you want to pick them up.
