FAQ
How can I take out books, journals or other media?
CAU students use the CAU Card. Everybody else needs a user card.
How can I extend books on loan?
Sign in to our catalogue in the user account.
How can I sign in to a user account? | I forgot my password!
How can I log out? How can I discharge myself?
Where do I find "my" library?
Our library system is quite complex and covers more than 40 departmental libraries in addition to the large Central Library in Leibnizstraße.
How and where do I find my literature?
What opportunities for learning and working does Kiel University Library offer?
How can I sign in to the Wi-Fi with my own device?
How can I use the internet workstations?
How can I access electronic journals / licensed databases / e-books from home?
The University Computing Centre offers access via VPN.
Where can I work with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word and Excel)?
How can I access literature that is not stored at Kiel University Library?
You can order books and articles from the service counter via the interlibrary loan service for a reasonable price.
Why do I need a 2 Euro coin?
Please always have one handy for the lockers!