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Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Universitätsbibliothek

The catalogues of Heidelberg University Library

Because of the library's long history and the size of its collection, several different catalogue systems are in use. Which catalogue you should consult depends on when the item you are looking for was published. Please consult the following guide for help choosing which catalogue to search. When more than one catalogue is listed, they are listed in order of recommended priority.

Alphabetical catalogues: Holdings of the University Library

(If more than one catalogue is listed, please use them in the recommended order! Note: PY=Publication year)

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Books and other media PY 1962 and later
Books and other media PY 1936-1961
Books up to PY 1935 (without dissertations and brochures)
Dissertations and pamphlets published prior to 1935
  1. HEIDI
  2. Digikat (only in German)
University and school publications up to PY 1935
  1. HEIDI
  2. Special catalogue (SchiB/SchaB)
    Location: Main Library/Ground Floor
  3. Alphabetical Card Catalogue of dissertations and brochures
    Location: Main Library/Ground Floor
Films (DVD, VHS)
 
Manuscripts
Manuscript Catalogues
Location: Main Library/Reading Room/Department of Manuscripts and Early Printed Books
 

"Other media" include CDs, CD-ROMs, reprints, facsimile editions, microfilms, microfiches, etc.

Alphabetical catalogues: Holdings of the Department and Faculty Libraries

(If more than one catalogue is listed, please use them in the recommended order! Note: PY=Publication year)

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Books and other media HEIDI
HEIDI Help
Journals and newspapers HEIDI HEIDI Help

"Other media" include CDs, CD-ROMs, reprints, facsimile editions, microfilms, microfiches, etc.

Subject Catalogues of the University Library

(When more than one catalogue is listed, please use them in the recommended order! Note: PY=Publication year)

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Books with PY 1962- HEIDI (by "Subject heading" or, if necessary "Notation")
Help Search by "Notation" (in German)
Books up to PY 1961 Please ask for help at the information desk  

Further Information

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