Due to urgently required maintenance work, the loan system will not be available during the above mentioned time period. Please reschedule borrowings and returns! The library, however, will be open.
Access to your loan account via internet and access to the interlibrary loan function are interrupted as well.
F.A.Z.-BiblioNet includes more than 1.6 million articles published in FAZ (Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung), Rhein-Main-Zeitung and on FAZ.NET. The archive dates back to Jan. 1, 1993 (Sonntagszeitung and Rhein-Main-Zeitung since 1996 and FAZ.NET since 1999).
Please note: off-campus access via VPN is not enabled!
The trial access includes the following e-book collections: The Cambridge Companions Complete Collection consisting of The Cambridge Companions to Literature and Classics (175 works), The Cambridge Companions to Philosophy, Religion and Culture (109 works), Shakespeare Survey (Shakespeare Yearbook, Vol. 1.1948 ff.)
Access Cambridge Collections OnlineIn line with the closure of the university during this year's Christmas break, the library will also be closed.
The public access areas (departmental libraries, Reference Department, Central Loan Department) will be open until Tuesday, 23 Dec. 2008, 18:00 hrs. and will reopen on Monday, 05 Jan. 2009, 08:00 hrs.
The library wants to support and accommodate researchers, students and examinees as much as possible. For this reason we agreed on exceptional rules for borrowing non-circulating books during the Christmas break. Details of the agreement are as follows:
RHE represents an international subject bibliography database in the field of church history and includes more than 100,000 records.
DHGE reprents a comprehensive reference work including more than 70,000 subject and biographical articles in the field of church history.
Voluminous collection of more than 3,700 essential texts on French literature from the 16th to the 20th century. Any genre of fiction is incorporated (80%) as well as essays, treatices and correspondency in the fields of philosophy, science and art (20%).
Access FrantextMarketLine is a database for conducting international market, business and company enquiries.
Access MarketLineThis database offers more than 250 comprehensive descriptions and reference works by Cambridge University Press, a publisher recognized for historical research. The content covers British and American history, Chinese, African and Latin American history, history of literature and music, social history and history of economics, history of religious studies and philosophie as well as history of natural science.
Access Cambridge Histories OnlineSocial Work Abstracts Plus represents a bibliographic database on the subject of social work. It was published by the National Association of Social Workers and includes records from the journal "Social Work" plus about 400 related journals.
Access Social Work Abstracts PlusThe KLfG presents the life and work of prominent contemporary writers of world literature, who have influenced the literature of their language and cultural areas and still do. The database includes more than 600 author entries.
Acess Kritisches Lexikon zur fremdsprachigen GegenwartsliteraturThis database contains addresses of hospitals, counselling and rehabilitation instituitions, sanatoriums, professional schools, authorities, associations, insurance companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Access Deutsches Krankenhaus-AdressbuchThis archive contains the national edition, Bavaria edition and Munich edition including the county editions since 1992, the SZ-Magazin since 1999, SZ-Extra and SZ Prime Time. Since the publication year 1998 the articles can be viewed as newspaper pages in PDF format. The current national edition issue is already available at 22:00 hrs of the previous day. Both current Bavaria and Munich edition issues are available at 07:00 hrs of the same day.
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In the course of the Geniale festival, the library will be present with an information booth located in area V in the hall. The library's ongoing motto "Portal to the Knowledge of the World" will be illustrated by the presentation of the many information services which the library has to offer. We will introduce you to methods of easy and fast information searching. Get involved in our Bib-Quiz or browse for bargains at the book bazaar.
For the time being the extension of the opening hours as of September 1, 2008 unfortunately has to be postponed.
F.A.Z.-BiblioNet contains more than 1.6 million articles of the "FAZ", "Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung", the "Rhein-Main-Zeitung" and the FAZ.NET. The archive goes back to Jan. 1, 1993. Since Jan. 1, 2001 all articles of the "FAZ" and Sonntagszeitung are available as a whole in PDF format. Each article is displayed with its graphics. Due to copyright regulations photos can not be displayed. However, the complete pages in PDF format contain all graphics, photos and images. Excluded are: Ads, exchange rate tables, cartoons, weather, events, and inserts.
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The bibliographic data of all 1400 tests presented in the Media Resource Center / Testothek located in T1 have been recorded digitally. As of now, title lists arranged by area of application are available online. Along with the bibliographic data come, where necessary, further information on special using options (proof of qualification) or links leading to more information on the test itself (e.g., via "Hogrefe Testzentrale" or especially the database segment "PSYNDEXplus Tests").
On top of that, the check of availability (loan status) has been realized. This is an improvement in comfort, since up to now this information could only be given locally in the Media Resource Center. These lists build a complete record of the library's holdings, whereas the library catalogue only contains newer ones.
"Social Work Abstracts Plus" is a bibliographic database by the National Association of Social Workers. It contains references of the journal "Social Work" and about 400 other journals relating to the field of social work.
Access Social Work Abstracts Pluswiso eBooks offers access to full texts to more than 100 journal titles in the field of Business and Economics. The journals are published by Deutscher Fachverlag, Rainer Hampp Verlag and Haufe Mediengruppe.
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As of now the colour printers in the departmental libraries enable to scan documents. The prize for one page DIN-A4 is 1 Cent. Just like copies and printouts the amount due is debited to your "Mensakarte" or your temporary TDM card.
The scanned document will be available as a file in the download area of the TDM website for 48 hours at the most. Printed user guides can be found at each copy machine, electronic versions are provided on the TDM Website, in the selection menu filed under "Scannen"
In addition, each departmental library and the Special Reading Romm have been equipped with special book copiers ("Bookeyes"). These machines enable gentle copying of books in particular by scanning from above. Scanned pages can be printed out directly on a connected printer located alongside. The cost for one page DIN-A4 is 4 Cent.
The previously provided PCs with scanning function have been dismantled because these new ones offer a wider range of functionality.
Please note: after a transitional period of two years, the paper copycheck cards have become invalid on June 30. A refund of balances is not possible.
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A recent power failure led to technical problems in the university computing center. As a result the power supply needs to be checked now. During this procedure most of the servers have to be cut off.
The electronic services of the library are affected as well and will therefore not be available on Thursday, June 19, most probably from 7:00 to 10:00 hrs. Due to the outage the web pages, the library catalogue, the circulation system and Stud.IP will not be available.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
As of today, an adsitional smartboard is available and can be used by research teams and student working groups for collaborative learning.
It is installed in the Reference Department (B1, entrance via C1).
This device is a combination of a blackboard and a computer. You navigate and project the contents of presentations or web pages onto the screen and edit by means of electronic crayons. More smartboards can be found in E1-151, T1-224 and V1-205.
The library's project
"Retrospektive Digitalisierung wissenschaftlicher Rezensionsorgane und Literaturzeitschriften des 18. und 19. Jahrhunderts aus dem deutschen Sprachraum" (Retrospective Digitization of Scientific Review Organs and Literary Magazines of the 18th and 19th Century in the German-speaking Area)
which was funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) within its "Cultural Heritage" programme has for now been completed. The current follow-up project term has been two years:
From 2000 to 2003 and 2006 to 2008, 160 German-language journals from the epoch of the German Enlightenment until the beginning of the 19th century have been digitized.
The included review organs and general interest journals cover every subject - such as literature, fine arts, philosophy, theology, law, history, economics and science and represent a cross section of the rich journal market of that time. Thus they allow a synoptical access to this communication medium, which is typical for the period in question.
The first and foremost criterion for the selection of the periodicals for the project was their appearance in the "Index deutschsprachiger Zeitschriften 1750 - 1815" worked out by the Akademie der Wissenschaften (Academy of Sciences) zu Göttingen.
The periodicals are presented as digital images and are freely available on the web.
Apart from only few exceptions each journal is completely available comprising all its volumes ever published. This equals some 967,000 scanned pages and 118,250 articles.
Users may access individual journals either by browsing the list of volumes and the tables of contents linked to each one or use the provided search tool, which allows searching single articles or reviews. The functionality of the search tool is based on the bibliographic data which have been worked out from the included articles.
The project was carried out in cooperation with the Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Göttingen and Georg Olms Verlag AG (publisher):
The bibliographic data of the journal articles have been produced during the indexing project "Index deutschsprachiger Zeitschriften 1750 - 1815" of the Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Göttingen, which was funded from 1975 until 1987 by the Stiftung Volkswagenwerk and the DFG.
Olms Verlag supplied the microfiche editions of the respective journals.
The online editions of the journals are recorded in the library catalogue.
Springer Protocols is the largest subscription-based electronic database of reproducible laboratory protocols in the Life and Biomedical Sciences. Compiling protocols from the book series Methods in Molecular Biology, Methods in Molecular Medicine, Methods in Biotechnology, Methods in Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Neuromethods, as well as from a number of laboratory handbooks, such as The Biomethods Handbook, The Proteomics Handbook, and the Springer Laboratory Manuals, Springer Protocols offers researchers access to tested, easily reproducible, step-by-step protocols for immediate use in their lab.
Access Springer ProtocolsThe complete library collection located in area S1 is available again. As of today the circulation desk operates again as usual Mon - Fri from 9:00 to 16:00 hrs.
Opening HoursStatistikNetz.de combines leading national and international official statistical sources to a webbased, centralized database: Eurostat: complete EU foreign trade, Eurostat: "Regio" (regional statistic of the EU), Eurostat: major fields of economy and social statistic from "NewCronos", OECD: "SourceOECD" statistic databases, IWF: International Financial Statistics, UNIDO: Industrial Statistics, Statistisches Bundesamt: Statis Bund (Genesis), Deutsche Bundesbank: Statistiken der Monatsberichte und Statistischen Beihefte.
Access StatistikNetz.deThe complete collection in the library area S is available again.
The areas S1 and S0 can be reached through the door connecting areas T and U. However, entrance S and the respective circulation desk still need to remain closed.
Credo Reference provides access to 300 English-language reference works (encyclopedias, dictionaries, subject related lexicons, biographical indexes ...) which have been published by well-known publishers. An included full text search allows to search all title entries, across all included books, one or more subjects or in a single work.
Access Credo ReferenceIn order to provide a timely circulation system for our users we have now reached the point where it is compulsory to implement an extensive software update. As a result the circulation service will be reduced beginning Friday, May 16, 18:00 hrs through Sunday. The library stays open without any changes.
During this time, access to the loan accounts via internet ("My Loan Account") and the interlibrary loan function will not be possible.
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Within the digitization project of Bielefeld University Library "Retrospective Digitization of Scientific Review Organs and Literary Magazines of the 18th and 19th Century in the German-speaking Area" 19 further journals in electronic facsimile form have been made available. Both browsing and searching for particular articles contained in the journals is maintained. This digital "collection" now includes 144 journals.
List of Journal Titles (in German)As of now, the longitudinal wing of area S is reopen to the public. The Philosophy, Art, Music, Geography und Eastern European History collection is available again.
This part of the library can be reached through the door connecting areas T and U. Entrance S and the respective circulation desk remain closed.
Please note the following special arrangements for the collections in area S which are still not accessible:
"Moutons Interaktive Einführung in die Historische Linguistik des Deutschen" provides a voluminous overview to the developments in linguistic history of the German language, from its beginnings to the present time. Using text, pictures and sound it describes how phonology, morphology, syntax and lexis have changed over time.
Access "Moutons interaktive Einführung in die historische Linguistik des Deutschen"Online version of The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics, 2nd edition, edited by Steven N. Durlauf and Lawrence E. Blume, contains over 1,850 articles by more than 1,500 economists worldwide. The articles can be searached alphabetically, by author or by JEL Classification.
Access The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics OnlineAs announced earlier, as of May 1,2008 the Library in the Oberstufenkolleg is no longer departmental library.
Please consider the following changes, effective as of May, 5:
If you still have library items at home, please return them at one of the circulation terminals in the university library. Book return facilities are no longer provided in the OS-Library.
In case of questions please refer to Ute Wiessner, phone: 0521 / 106-4110 or e-mail ute.wiessner@uni-bielefeld.de
The newly licensed bundles contain the full texts of German-language books in the categories "Architecture and Design", "Behavioral Sciences", "Biomedical and Life Sciences", "Chemistry and Materials Sciences", "Earth and Environmental Scineces", "Humanities, Social Sciences and Law", "Mathematics and Statistics" and "Physics and Astronomy", all available via the SpringerLink portal.
Access Springer eBooksEconLit with Full Text will contain all of the content available in EconLit, plus full text for many journals including titles from the American Economic Association (AEA), including: American Economic Review, Journal of Economic Literature, and Journal of Economic Perspectives. This database will also include many non-English full-text journals in economics and finance.
Computers & Applied Sciences Complete covers the research and development spectrum of the computing and applied sciences disciplines. CASC provides indexing and abstracts for more than 1,470 academic journals, professional publications, and other reference sources from a diverse collection. Full text is also available for more than 660 periodicals.
Because of a major operational fault on the part of the database system provider, the "Datenbank-Informationssystem" (DBIS) is temporarily not available. Those responsible are working hard to solve the problem. For the most important databases we have prepared a deviation so that direct access is possible.
Within the digitization project of Bielefeld University Library "Retrospective Digitization of Scientific Review Organs and Literary Magazines of the 18th and 19th Century in the German-speaking Area" 11 further journals in electronic facsimile form have been made available. Both browsing and searching for particular articles contained in the journals is maintained. This digital "collection" now includes 125 journals.
List of Journal Titles (in German)On April 25, 2008 some areas of the library will not open until 10:00 hrs. due to an extraordinary staff meeting. The following areas are affected: entrance E, the Reference Department, the Central Loan Department, the ZiF-Library and the Library of the Oberstufen-Kolleg (OS).
Thank you for your understanding.
The university management has announced 500 measurement procedures in the entire university building due to the asbestos finding. Within this action plan, the library areas T1 and U1 will be affected on Apr 22, 2008. Library users may have to face temporary disturbances between 11:00 and 20:00 hrs.
Thank you for your understanding.
Due to asbestos findings, the library areas S0/S1 will remain closed. This is a precautionary action. We apologize for the restrictions caused, but with regard to the well-being of our users and staff this action is unevitable.
The library aims to keep the annoyance for the users at a minimum level. Please note the following special arrangements:
The KLG (Kritisches Lexikon zur deutschsprachigen Gegenwartsliteratur) is a renowned and proven standard reference work on contemporary German language literature. For decades now, the encyclopaedia has always described current developments in a well-informed and comprehensive way and has always included young writers. KLG is linked with other information services by Munzinger and will be currently updated and expanded.
The KDG (Komponisten der Gegenwart), on the other hand, represents a comprehensive and unique work which introduces the major composers in Germany and abroad since the beginning of the 20th century. It includes the work and life of more than 750 individuals as well as catalogues raisonnés, selective discographies and selective bibliographies.
Within the digitization project of Bielefeld University Library "Retrospective Digitization of Scientific Review Organs and Literary Magazines of the 18th and 19th Century in the German-speaking Area" 16 further journals in electronic facsimile form have been made available. Both browsing and searching for particular articles contained in the journals is maintained. This digital "collection" now includes 114 journals.
List of Journal Titles (in German)Due to asbestos findings some days ago, it was decided to close the library areas S0 and S1 for three weeks. It probably will reopen in week 18, detailed information will follow. This is a precautionary action. We apologize for the restrictions caused, but with regard to the well-being of our users and staff this action is unevitable.
For current news on the matter, refer to
uni.aktuell.
Moreover, the university has compiled further information on the asbestos issue on a special FAQ page:
FAQ (in German)
The library aims to keep the annoyance for the users at a minimum level. Please note the following special arrangements:
Part of the library premises will be converted for the benefit of the newly installed excellency cluster "Cognitive interaction Technology". In the course of preparatory actions for the conversion, asbestos was found in the ceilings of area S0 for the first time. Health hazards for users and staff can not be eliminated. As a precaution, the university chancellor has instructed the immediate vacation and closure of the affected areas.
Due to that, you will unfortunately have to encounter restrictions when visiting the library in the next few days. We apologize for the inconvenience caused but with regard to the well-being of our users and staff this action is unevitable. Thank you for your understanding.
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As of today, the library provides large lockers in addition to the small ones. It was the user's request to have room to store big bags or even suitcases while using the library.
The 16 provided large lockers are located on the gallery next to the law library's entrance (entrance TLU).
In contrast to the small lockers, which you can use with only a 2,- € deposit, the large ones cost an additional utilisation fee of 2,- € per day.
The scope of digitized imprints has been expanded by three further works in the field of "Literary Studies / German Language and Literature":
More works from the library's holdings will follow and enhance the existing digital collection.
Table Digitized ImprintsAs of May 1, 2008, the Library of the Oberstufen-Kolleg will no longer be departmental library of Bielefeld University Library.
Please, consider the following information when using the OS Library:
In case of questions please refer to Ute Wiessner, phone: 0521 / 106-4110 or e-mail ute.wiessner@uni-bielefeld.de
On April 7, 2008 in the morning, the library will be partly closed because of a staff meeting.
Affected areas are the northern wing (entrances C and E) and the Central Loan Department, which will then exceptionally open at 10.00 hrs.
We kindly apologize for the inconvenience caused.
The eLearning platform Stud.IP was upgraded. We now provide version 1.6 which comes up with a remarkable redesign of its surface.
Included in this version are some new functions as follows: an additional discussion forum and file folders for group work.
For further information, please refer to Ralf Hofacker and Susanne Riedel (studip.ub@uni-bielefeld.de, Tel.: 106-4032)
Within the digitization project of Bielefeld University Library "Retrospective Digitization of Scientific Review Organs and Literary Magazines of the 18th and 19th Century in the German-speaking Area" 5 further journals in electronic facsimile form have been made available. Both browsing and searching for particular articles contained in the journals is maintained:
http://www.ub.uni-bielefeld.de/diglib/aufklaerung/At present 90 journals are ready for use.
Our range of digitized imprints has been expanded as well. In the field of "History" we added:
Further works from the library's holdings will follow and enhance the existing digital collection.
Table Digitized ImprintsAs of now, your journal article orders will no longer be processed by our local JASON system. We are now connected to a central interlibrary loan system which is already in operation for the interlibrary loan book orders.
The order transactions will become easier to handle and more transparent. The prices and the delivery periods will not change.
Your feedback to our user survey in autumn 2006 included a lot of wishes regarding the optimization of the working conditions in the library.
We are pleased to now announce the realization of one of these wishes: We provide 200 book baskets to allow comfortable transportation of library items and material within the premises of the library.
At present "MyiLibrary" is the largest e-book collection. It includes 70,000 titles, covers all important fields of science and is enhanced by some 1,000 titles per week. Among the publishers who are involved are McGraw Hill, John Wiley, Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Springer and Elsevier. The collection offers exclusive access to publications by international organizations, e.g. International Atomic Energy Agency, International Labour Organization and World Health Organization.
Start MyiLibrary Search"Staudingers Kommentar zum Bürgerlichen Gesetzbuch" can now be accessed and searched via Juris.
On top, you now have the option to limit your search explicitly to this particular commentary. After having accessed Juris, click the option "Kommentare" in the navigation bar on the left, then "Index 2"click and "Staudinger BGB" Clicking "Alle Dokumente" takes you back to the complete data stock of Juris.
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