Lending
The HFBK Hamburg library is a combined reference and lending library. Titles that can be borrowed are marked with a green spine label. Only members of the HFBK are eligible to borrow items.
Registration
Registration is required to borrow media. To do so, you must fill out a library card at the library, which also serves as acceptance of the library’s user regulations. Students must also present a valid enrollment certificate.
Loan periods and renewals
Books: 21 days
DVDs: 7 days
The number of items that can be borrowed is limited to ten.
The loan period for media can be extended by two to three weeks, provided that the items have not been reserved. Renewals can be made in person, by telephone, or by email.
Reservations
Borrowed books can be reserved. You will be notified by email when the book arrives. The books will be available for collection for one week.
Late fees
Late fees are charged if the loan period is exceeded. According to the fee schedule, these are per loan slip or signature:
from the 1st week: €1.11
from the 2nd week: 2.22 euros additional
from the 3rd week: 5.55 euros additional
from the 5th week: 11.10 euros additional
up to a maximum of 18.98 euros / medium