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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
- Holdings of the Department and Faculty Libraries
Subject catalogues of the University Library
A guide on research in our catalogues (in German)

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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Further information

Books and other media PY 1962 and later

HEIDI

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Books and other media PY 1936-1961

Books up to PY 1935 (without dissertations and brochures)

Dissertations and pamphlets published prior to 1935

HEIDI
Digikat (only in German)

HEIDI Help

University and school publications up to PY 1935

HEIDI
Special catalogue (SchiB/SchaB)
Location: Main Library/Ground Floor
Alphabetical Card Catalogue of dissertations and brochures
Location: Main Library/Ground Floor

HEIDI Help

Journals and newspapers

HEIDI
DigiKat 1936-1961
Digikat up to PY 1935
current newspapers see General information about newspapers

Films (DVD, VHS)

Film catalogue

Manuscripts

Manuscript Catalogues
Location: Main Library/Reading Room/Department of Manuscripts and Early Printed Books

Incunabula

Incunabula Catalogue of German Libraries (INKA)

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

Alphabetical catalogues: Holdings of the Department and Faculty Libraries