Info for students
at the UW/H
Info for students
at the UW/H
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Overview
The Witten/Herdecke University Library is an academic library whose book and media holdings are constantly adapting to the current needs of students, teachers and researchers at the UW/H. On this page you will find all research options, service offers, information on use, everything you need to know about Open Access (OA) publishing and access to our electronic resources, which can be used internally and externally. As a service facility, the library team invites members of the UW/H to contact them at any time for information and support.
Opening hours
University Library (ground floor) Monday - Friday | Reading room (basement) Monday - Sunday |
Quick access
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) is an online accessible catalog in the form of a database. It contains all the media held by Witten/Herdecke University Library.
Directly to the book search (OPAC) Directly to the user account OPAC
EZB (Electronic Journals Library) is a database containing scientific electronic journals from all subject areas.
Latest news
- The library will not be open on Monday and Tuesday, 09.06. and 10.06. (public holiday/bridge day).
- Borrowing and returning books is not possible during this time.
- Alternatively, you can use the reading room in the basement or the study rooms on the 1st floor.
- The library will not be open on Thursday and Friday, 29.05. and 30.05.2025 (public holiday/bridge day).
- Unfortunately, it will not be possible to borrow and return books during this time.
- Alternatively, you can use the reading room in the basement or the study rooms on the 1st floor.
Would you like to learn more about some of the databases we offer or be able to use them more efficiently? Then take part in the online training courses/webinars/meeting hours we offer. Select a date and register:
APA PsycINFO (Psychology)
Business Source (all versions) (business administration)
CINAHL (nursing professions)
DynaMed (evidence-based clinical reference tool)
Juris (law)
SCOPUS (science, technology, medicine, social and economic sciences, arts and humanities)
The new user interface of EBSCOhost
EBSCOhost now has some exciting new features and functionalities to further optimize your research experience.
You use the EBSCOhost interface when searching our databases, Cinahl, Business Source Premier, EconLit, Psychological & Behavioral Sciences Collection, APA PsycInfo and DynaMed with EbM Guidelines.
In the new EBSCOhost version you will find:
A modern user interface.
Intuitive limiters and facets to find content and resources quickly and easily.
Concept maps that allow you to delve even deeper into subject areas.
“My Dashboard”: Log in to save articles, view your search history, check loans and reservations, and organize content by project.
The new EBSCOhost user interface - short guide
EBSCOhost: New User Interface Tutorial (English): This tutorial demonstrates the features of the new EBSCOhost user interface.
To make activating your library account even easier, we now offer you a video that explains the entire process in addition to our written step-by-step guide.
For more information, see Information on using the UB on the library website.
Team of the University Library
Iris Koch
- Abteilungsleitung
- Library
Birgit Abels
- Sachbearbeitung
- Library
Daniela Hacke
- Sachbearbeitung
- Library
Temporary help
Elisabeth Bansemir
Memberships
